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12 years 7 months ago #93280
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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
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12 years 7 months ago #93282
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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?
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
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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.
Another option for a weight is decently heavy metal chain attached with magnets.
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12 years 7 months ago #93290
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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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