need help Reflector telescope barrel keeps falling down

[Patrick2568422]

When the barrel of my meridian 675x4.5" reflector telescope falls below around 30 degrees it just falls down, and will only come back up above 35 degrees. This makes it impossible to observe objects towards the horizon. Any help would be much appreciated.  

[knobby]

Probably needs balancing, it should hold still at most angles.

Loosen the clamshell that holds it to the mount and move the scope til it feels balanced.

[Floater]

+1 for balancing.

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[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. You have to balance your scope.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome.

[Patrick2568422]

42 minutes ago, Dave Lloyd said:

Hi and welcome.

thank you

[Patrick2568422]

I have been humbled by the incredible response I have received in such as short time. I joined this forum to ask questions, expecting to get answers within days, rather than minutes.

As for my telescope I have found an alternate way to move it up and down, without using the knob which wasn't working. So basically, my issue is fixed. 

 

[knobby]

Now point it at Jupiter and enjoy the clear sky ... We don't get many 

And thanks for saying thanks ... A lot of people join, ask, get answer then disappear.