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This is the place to discuss EVERYTHING MEADE! Every Meade telescope and accessory is open to freewheelin', uncensored discussion and comment! Got an ETX? This is your place. StarFinder fan? Come on in! Curious about Meade eyepieces? Ask away! Longing for an LX200 GPS? We know all about 'em! This list is not endorsed by nor sponsored by Meade Instruments Corporation. It's just a wild little out-of-the-way corner to discuss the Blue Tube side of the amateur astronomy game! Hosted by Uncle Rod (Mollise)!

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Re: Why not just use two star alignment instead of auto?
Actually in my opinion and experience the Two Star Manual align (where you pick two stars far from one-another in the sky) results in far greater GO TO
Posted - Fri May 25, 2012 4:13 pm
 P. Clay Sherrod
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Why not just use two star alignment instead of auto?
Whats the advantage of using auto alignment instead of two star alignment. Two star takes much less time because the scope doesnt do the dance .. and two star
Posted - Fri May 25, 2012 4:03 pm
 Harry Crayon
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Re: 14" F8 OTA
Problems with the LX200 mirror lock occur on the larger apertures. The primary mirror is too heavy for Meade's kluge lock mechanism, and it allows some
Posted - Fri May 18, 2012 6:57 pm
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Re: 14" F8 OTA
... Use both focusing systems. Put a focuser on the back of the telescope, set it midway in travel then focus and lock the main mirror. The rear focuser will
Posted - Wed May 16, 2012 12:13 am
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Re: 14" F8 OTA
This new OTA is featured on both the LX800 and the very new LX600. It is not at all like the LX400 tube. The primary still slides on the baffle tube, but
Posted - Tue May 15, 2012 7:24 pm
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