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EQ8 polar alignment

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Stuart1971

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Hello,

I have an EQ8 mount, and have recently tried to polar align with a Polemaster, which worked very well, UNTIL I tried to tighten the securing bolts down, which seemed to shift the alignment somewhat, is this normal...? When tightening the two hex side bolts on the DEC it seemed to shift very slightly, and also the two on the RA base plate that secure it to the pier top...

Also there is a certain amount of backlash in the DEC adjustment screw which I notice when going from one direction to the other...

Anybody with an EQ8 notice these issues...?

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