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Re: Mount issue

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If you need some guidance for possibly fixing that issue, here you go.

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/5699 ... gt-mounts/
∞ Primary Scopes: #1: Celestron CPC1100 #2: 8" f/7.5 Dob #3: CR150HD f/8 6" frac
∞ AP Scopes: #1: TPO 6" f/9 RC #2: ES 102 f/7 APO #3: ES 80mm f/6 APO
∞ G&G Scopes: #1: Meade 102mm f/7.8 #2: Bresser 102mm f/4.5
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Re: Mount issue

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I might be missing something but I see nothing bent?

If you do take yours apart do not get any grease on the felt friction plate, it will not hold if you do.
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Re: Mount issue

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Fixed it!

It was the alignment method AND the bent part. Tried skyalign and it went straight to the moon!

It works now!
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Re: Mount issue

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I forgot to say, thank you all for the help. I really appreciate it.

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Celestron Nexstar 8SE Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
25mm plossl Eyepiece
Goto mount
Iphone 11 Nightcap app Camera

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