I have seen a number of photos in which there is a weight of some sort
on either fork arm of an SCT. Is this necessary for a 'scope that is
used within a few degrees of the meridian? Am I correct in assuming
that the weight is placed on the west arm if the 'scope is inclined
significantly to the east and vice-versa? TIA!

Davoud

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