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Review Summary
2010-02-16T19:00:00
Why oh why is there no documention included? Online instructions for assembly leave off fact that if one removes the altitude lock (per installing counterweight) and scope is inserted in mount parallel to ground (5" ES refractor)if its not balanced watch it roll over. Very guickly. P.S. attach the Azimuth lock (not mentioned in quick setup.) No balancing instructions. Makes a nice unit a 1st time assembly P.I.T.A.
Cowboy J.
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Dual AltAz Mount
Dovetail
Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC 12V
Dual-Axis, 9-gear, Electric (1x,2x,8x,16x,64x,128x,256x,512x,Max)
GOTONova
32-Channel, Standard
130,000 Objects
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ASCOM
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2 inch Stainless Steel
AA x 8(not included)
30 lbs. and 10 lbs.
10.56 lbs
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