Figure 2a. Balancing the telescope with respect to the R.A.
axis by sliding the counterweight along its shaft.
Figure 2c. Preparing the telescope to be balanced on the
Dec. axis by first releasing the Dec. lock knob.
Figure 2b. Telescope is now balanced on the R.A. axis. That is, when hands are released, counterweight shaft remains horizontal.
Figure 2d. Balancing the telescope with respect to the Dec. axis. As shown here, the telescope is out of balance (tilting).
Figure 2e. Telescope is now balanced on the Dec. axis, i.e.,
it remains horizontal when hands are released.
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