WO ZS 73 balancing

[Thewalkingastronomer]

Hello,

Has anyone found any riser blocks for the tube rings to use on the ZS73 so the dovetail doesn't catch the focusser and can move further back for balancing? If so, if you're able to point me in the direction of someone suitable ones it would be very much appreciated.

 

Regards Adam

[Laurin Dave]

These  may work  ADM Universal Adapter Block UAB | First Light Optics   or alternatively swap the dovetail for one of these William Optics Vixen Style Long Dovetail Plate | First Light Optics  FLO should be able to advise if either suitable,   also if you haven't done so rotate the scope so that the focuser knobs are on top ..  

[varius21]

I rotated mine z73 upside down which did the trick.

[Thewalkingastronomer]

Thanks both, I have tried rotating @varius21 but still couldn't balance with binoviewer. I'll look at the ADM items I think 👍

[fwm891]

If you mount the rings to one end of the dovetail bar (call that the front end), then the other end in the saddle block that should shift the whole scope forward far enough to get a balance. To miss the focus lock screw rotate tube 90 degrees.

[KP82]

https://www.365astronomy.com/astronomical-telescopes/apochromatic-refractors/primaluce-lab-apo-refractors/primaluce-lab-plus-20mm-spacers

Not sure if these work with non Primaluce tube rings. You may want to take some measurements of your existing tube rings before ordering.

[heliumstar]

These work as risers for me

https://www.gwr-fasteners.co.uk/spacers---standoff-collars-606-c.asp

[Skyline]

I made these feom my 3d printer and bought some M6 30mm bolts.

Pm me your address, I make them and send some over, FOC of course if it helps.

 

[badhex]

I bought a ZS73 version III earlier this year and it came with the small risers attached already as part of the dovetail assembly. Might be worth contacting WO directly (or asking a supplier like FLO) to see what they can do.

Edited November 10, 2021 by badhex

[Thewalkingastronomer]

On 10/11/2021 at 09:26, badhex said:

I bought a ZS73 version III earlier this year and it came with the small risers attached already as part of the dovetail assembly. Might be worth contacting WO directly (or asking a supplier like FLO) to see what they can do.

Thanks, I will give them a email if not @Skyline I'll take you up on your offer! 

[Skyline]

No problem.