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ariefm71 wrote:rule of thumb (from kriege's book), diameter of alt bearings should be at least 1.3x the diameter of the mirror.
My 10" Orion dob has altitude bearings of only 5" diameter. Yet, it has -extremely- smooth motion whether elevating up or down. It all depends on manufacturing tolerances. Balancing is taken care of by the side springs. No problems even if I put in a terminagler. Unfortunately the Meade seems to be lacking this feature. Hopefully it won't be too sensitive to ep weight.
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
Unfortunately the Meade seems to be lacking this feature. Hopefully it won't be too sensitive to ep weight.