SW EQ5 Setting circle issue?

[ChrisHallett]

Hi there,

I’ve just taken recent of a SkyWatcher EQ5 mount and have noticed the green setting circle on the polariscope has play in it when its locked. Is this to be expected?

As shown in the video the circle can pivot down on the back edge when locked and when unlocked the whole ring can move flush to the date ring.

 

[Sabalias]

Hi Chris,

My mount is pretty much the same so I think it’s normal for that model. It’s not ideal but I can still set the home position of the scope. 

Stu

[CloudMagnet]

Same for me as well. In all honesty, i've never used the circles so it's no major issue. More important that the polar scope itself is working ok.

[ChrisHallett]

Thanks for your replies. Yeah thought as much and a bit relieved  not to have to return it😆. Shame, it wouldn’t have taken alot to fix this at the design stage. No problem though.

Edited June 12, 2021 by ChrisHallett
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