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Amateur Telescope Tips and Tweaks
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Polar Alignment by the Drift Method
Bruce Johnston describes how to polar align any equatorially mounted telescope using the drift method.
Scott's LX200, ATM, and Gadget Page About a dozen inexpensive projects that will enhance the use of just about any Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope.
Transporter for LX200
NEW ITEM
AAI member, Ed Carlos, built a transporter for his Meade LX200. The platform can support his 'scope with superwedge and tripod. When the tripod legs are collapsed, the transporter can pass through a standard door frame.
Weasner's Mighty ETX Site Loads of tips and tutorials on all aspects of using amateur telescopes with strong emphasis on the Meade ETX and the LX-90 line of telescopes. Includes good info on the AutoStar robotic telescope controller. See also the Guest Astrophotography Gallery, Accessory Reviews, and the software downloads. Site is owned by Mike Weasner.


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Page last updated 12/06/2003