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Subject: Re: [M]: ETX Delivery - on time!
From: Ed Stewart-AstroDesigns
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Fri Jan 16 08:25:36 1998

While you're here, how about checking out the Astronomy Book List ?

Doug Rolfe wrote:
> Well I have my ETX (and #126 barlow & 9.7mm EP).
> I would like to be sure that the optics are in top condition. Is there a
> simple test for this (ie. not laser collimation). Is resolving some
> particular binary sufficient? It gives very crisp images. Should I be
> worrying? If anyone has a suggestion I would love to hear it.

Doug--go to the Star Testing topic in the Mapug Topical Archive link below and
you'll find a lot of advice on how to evaluate the optics of your new ETX.

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Mapug (Meade Adv. Products Users Group) Topical Archive site.
Accessory designs and information for the Meade LX200 and Dobsonian telescopes.

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