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Big Eyepiece - Big Magnet

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12 years 7 months ago #93280 by Bart
Big Eyepiece - Big Magnet was created by Bart
I am very much tempted to buy a Meade UWA 30mm from america. If I do that, I will need a big counterweight magnet. Anybody know where I can get big magnets about a kg in weight, or thereabouts

thanks
Barry

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12 years 7 months ago #93282 by Nerro
Replied by Nerro on topic Re: Big Eyepiece - Big Magnet
Hi,
Wouldnt it be easier to balance the OTA with the EP rather then adding more weight for the mount?

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12 years 7 months ago #93286 by cathalferris
Replied by cathalferris on topic Re: Big Eyepiece - Big Magnet
Use smaller rare-earth magnets to attach a smalldumbbell weight or gym ankle-weight to the primary cell. I presume that you can't balance the OTA as it's a dob?
Another option for a weight is decently heavy metal chain attached with magnets.

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12 years 7 months ago #93290 by Bart
Replied by Bart on topic Re: Big Eyepiece - Big Magnet
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThanks folks. Yes its a Dob. I've seen a magnet with a bolt that you can then add flat weights. Should work though.


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