... I haven't a clue. I had to as the guy in the hardware store, he called them circlips. I suppose it could be due to differences in terminology on both sides...
I have a 12" LX-200 and when I mount a camera to the back it is unbalanced. Does anyone make a counter weight systems system for the Meade? I thought of buying...
Meade sells a counterweight system. There are others, often better at lower prices (the big scope companies are like car companies, and make a lot of their...
Our 14" for our observatory is arriving and would like to sell the 10". Please see ad on Astromart. Thanks. http://www.astromart.com/viewad.asp?cid=219810...
Greetings, I am financing a 14"lx200 etc. I have a loaded 12"lx200 for astro photography, and THE 178ed w/lxd750 mount.This 178 is THE VARY SCOPE reviewed on...
In a message dated 10/1/03 9:22:05 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Hi: It does fine, but you may have to modify things a bit to reach focus with one in place....
Dean, see the Starfinder16 group at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Starfinder16>. Reviews of the Televue coma corrector there have been mixed. -John ... Meade...
I've been reading and studying reviews about telescopes for the past 2 years and now I think is the time to finally get one. I'm a newbie to telescopes (I've...
... Hi: Right now, the LX90 all the way. It's a sweet little scope--very reliable and user friendly. The fork mount on the 90 is considerably sturdier than the...
Hi, I'm also a Newbie to the hobby. I purchased an LXD55 6SN & the thing I have learned is that this model is possibly one of the best, for value for money....
... reliable and user friendly. The fork mount on the 90 is considerably sturdier than the LXD55. Hi, Rod. Yes; as you know I'm an LXD55 fan but for a new...
... thing I ... value for ... Hi, Peter. I like the LXD55's in terms of bang for the buck. You can pay more and get better gear, but with a little effort the...
I'd buy a used 10" LX200 Classic, if I could try it out first. They seem to go for around $1500, and amateur astronomers tend to take good care of their...
I just bought an LX200 10" Classic in the price range you're talking about on Astromart. As a new user also, I don't regret it. I had a chance to take it out...
i'd have to vote for the lx90, as well. when i ordered the 90, i was also contemplating the lxd55 series, but after doing 5 months of research between the...
The "best" option will not be realized until you have the scope and put it to use. The ultimate test of the best scope for an individual will be proven by how...
I don't know how you feel about GOTO, but if you're like me and prefer to find things the old fashioned way, you might also want to consider the LX10. You get...
... reliable and user friendly. Hi, Rod. And here's another thought. I see that OPT has some new old stock 8" LX200 Classics for $1500 with a one year factory...
In a message dated 10/2/03 3:30:30 PM Central Daylight Time, ... HI John: Definitely a favorite of mine, for sure. The ONLY fly in the ointment is that Meade...
Hello Group, I’m Looking for one of two things: Jerry Horne, or, a source for rubber wheels, 3 – 6 inch in diameter that mount like casters but with a ¼...
Thanks, McMaster-Carr does, indeed, have what I need. Tom Skinner 38.46N - 077.44W ... From: WarpedCorp [mailto:warpcorp@...] Sent: Thursday, October...
Make your own, check out my system I made in the photo section (kirk's stuff) of lx200GPS group. Kirk LX200 12" GPS UHTC all Pete's stuff Kirk's counter wieght...
Which is better to own considering that I would like a general telescope to observe the planets as well as deep space objects. I want to spend around $1500....
Bigger is better if you can handle it physically. Dobs are fine for either use, the just aren't the easiest for photography but are very easy especially for...
