Kenza Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Should I remove the mount from the tripod after each observing session or can i leave it there and just remove the scope? It's really heavy, but it would be easier if I could just leave it on. It's an EQ6 mount.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer33 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi Kenza!I leave my mount assembled and just take the OTA off. I fold up the legs & stand it in the corner of the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantharis Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My mount has been attached to the tripod for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I remove mine but then I have to carry it upstairs at the moment so that makes sense for me. Do whatever is best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenza Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I remove mine but then I have to carry it upstairs at the moment so that makes sense for me. Do whatever is best for you Portability is not a problem. I just wanted to know if i leave it on can it somehow damage the tripod over a longer period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uranium235 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Portability is not a problem. I just wanted to know if i leave it on can it somehow damage the tripod over a longer period of time.Actually, it might if the tripod top isnt greased as over time the weight of the mount will make azimuth adjustment very stiff and will chip/wear away the paintwork on the tripod top (depending on how much az adjustment you do). But I always remove mine as it would be just too much to carry safely up slippery wooden stairs. The last thing you want landing upon your bonce is an EQ6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nordstrom Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yep each to his own , I leave my scopes set up all the time during the 6 months of the dry season here in Darwin , I put my takahashi Mewlon 210 in its box , and leave the tripod /mount sitting in the corner , but my Sky90 remains set up for those odd good nights we still get during the wet season .This does not seem to hurt the mount /tripod /scope at all , just a bit of dust ..Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcraib Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Actually, it might if the tripod top isnt greased as over time the weight of the mount will make azimuth adjustment very stiff and will chip/wear away the paintwork on the tripod top (depending on how much az adjustment you do). But I always remove mine as it would be just too much to carry safely up slippery wooden stairs. The last thing you want landing upon your bonce is an EQ6 This has happened to me. (alt/az stiff not a falling EQ6 thanks god!)I'll have to get the lube out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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