NexStar 6SE mount adjustment possibility

[computerdeals]

Is it possible to tighten the action on my single arm NexStar mount?

The Altitude axis is so light that even when changing eyepieces it tends to move, I am completely unable to hang my DSLR off the back, it would just point it straight up (or at least till the camera contacted the mount)

Thanks

Paul

[tazzilla]

I would like to know the same thing.

[imarcs]

Sorry to hijack but i would also like to know the same thing for the Skywatcher SynScan AZ Mount. I would prefer not to take it to bits only to discover it cant be done.

[rwg]

Yes, absolutely - I'm sure there is something about this on nexstarsite saying how to tighten this, but I can't seem to find the article right now. This one is close - it shows a strip down guide for the altitude axis. You don't need to strip it down completely though, just take the cover plate off and tighten the big nut (but not too much!)

http://www.nexstarsite.com/Book/Updates/N58Altitude.htm

Robin

[rwg]

Actually, this article looks like the instructions you need :

Telescope Reviews: Altitude Nut Adjustment NexStar SE Series

Robin