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Re: [ATM] Alt/Az goto scope, lateral shift when moving up/down

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Subject: Re: [ATM] Alt/Az goto scope, lateral shift when moving up/down
From: "Don Clement" <clement.focuser@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:17:20 -0800
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A suggestion would be to simply angle the bearing surfaces toward the center
similar to the angled races on a tapered roller bearing. The same type of
Teflon on Formica bearings could be used and would be self-centering with no
lateral shift. Second set of  outside bearings would not be needed.



Don Clement

Running Springs, California

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