Hi,

Just like Etok said, the weak spot is likely to be the EQ5 tripod. I used
an EQ5 for a while and replaced the tripod with a pier. It made such a
difference. The EQ5 /CG-5) is an OK mount once you "fix" the tripod.

Best wishes and clear skies.

--

/Paul B, York, UK.
http://homepages.tesco.net/paul.buglass/astrohome.htm


"Janet" wrote in message
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I have a Europa 250 and while I'm generally quite pleased with it one
thing
that gets by goat is that whenever I adjust the focus the whole damn tube
shifts and wobbles.

Does anyone know of any gadgets that might be useful to reduce this? I've
heard of zero image-shift focusers but don't know what they are. I also
don't know whether a sturdier mount will make any difference: I use an
EQ5.

Cheers