RE: ATM 2001 Oregon Star Party telescope walkabout

[Michael Lindner <mikell@optonline.net>]

Forgive me for continuing to ask questions on this - trying to understand so I
can evaluate the design for my next scope.

On Thu, 30 Aug 2001 22:05:00 -0700, Mel Bartels said:

>  - The altitude bearings must be BIG enough to be below the mirror. To
>  keep them
>  reasonable, that would entail counterweights or springs.
>  <<<
>  
>  Yes, but springs are all the rage, easy to implement, and a very good
>  idea.

If the rocker is essentially down to 4 posts connected flexibly, how can one
attach springs?

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