New Observatory Finished (almost)

[focaldepth]

Gina, it may be related but my Alt was VERY tight to adjust last night. I already have upgraded bolts. Anyway I took out and greased each of the 4 bolts (Alt+Az) and it has made a huge difference.

Don't know what you should use but I happened to have a tube of silicon grease around.

[Gina]

I found the cause of the problem, the screw that holds the mount onto the tripod had tightened up - took two hands on it to loosen it. It's fine now and the mount is free to turn. The screw wants tightening after doing the polar alignment and just leaving loose enough to enable the mount to turn.

[focaldepth]

Gina that was very silly forgetting to loosen the bolt first. (HA HA!)

Hang on a minute, I think I did that as well last night. (DOH!)

Here's hoping for good alignment for both of us tonight.

[nightfisher]

a job well done, if only i could have an obs in my garden!!

[Gina]

Cloudy here ATM Mind you I suppose it could clear in a couple of hours

[MartinB]

That looks a really neat and well thought through project. Should give years of great service