Balancing a 'scope

[KevinJH]

The instructions for setting up the Sky Watcher 130P state that one should find the centre of balance point of the tube and ensure that that point is centred between the two tube rings.  Straightforward enough.  I've done this for both my own and my daughters 'scope (which is the same type).  Unsurprisingly, the balance points are identical.  The thing is, of all the photo's I've seen of this 'scope, the tube rings appear evenly split 50/50 whereas the best way I can describe ours is that they are more of a 33/66 split.  Does this sound right ?  I guessing/hoping that the 50/50 shots are more aesthetically pleasing....   Last thing I want to do is overstress any part of the tubes.....

Thanks in advance 

[cotterless45]

Best to balance the ota with an eyepiece in the focuser, this should move the centre of gravity away from the primary. Very probably more photogenic when half way on the mount,

Nick.

[rwilkey]

Better for judging balancing if 50/50 split, though not essential, but more aesthetically pleasing.