New Mount Configuration
I reworked my Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount configuration to add a guide scope. The mount will only guide in RA, not DEC, but for longer exposures with a 135mm lens, it will help keep the stars sharper. Total weight is still slightly less than 1/2 the mount's maximum capacity of 11 pounds. The slightly offset balance heavy to the east will help keeps the gears engaged. Won't be able to test it out soon, as seen in the Scope Nights forecast for this week!
New Mount Configuration
I reworked my Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount configuration to add a guide scope. The mount will only guide in RA, not DEC, but for longer exposures with a 135mm lens, it will help keep the stars sharper. Total weight is still slightly less than 1/2 the mount's maximum capacity of 11 pounds. The slightly offset balance heavy to the east will help keeps the gears engaged. Won't be able to test it out soon, as seen in the Scope Nights forecast for this week!