>On Mon, 19 Jan 1998 09:25:49 -0500 "Emilio J.Robau, P.E."
>>Bill,
>
> To me, its easy, get the LX-200

I agree.

>because:
>
>1.You can use it without the wedge

This is a big deal. Altaz operation is a lot easier. No messy polar
alignment (altaz alignment takes only a minute or two). Much more stable
mechanically.

>...6.You can do a Messier Marithon and still get plenty of sleep

Well, not really. A Messier Marathon requires you to make some
observations early in the evening, some during the night and some just
before dawn. You might be able to catch a few hours of sleep in the middle
of the night but you're still gonna have to be up before dawn :-(

>...15.The noise it makes, scares coyote's

The noise is a serious disadvantage, IMHO. Even the noise it makes while
simply tracking in altaz mode bothers me a little.

>...

I love my LX200. I'll probably get a larger scope someday but it has been
a wonderful way to get into the hobby.

---
Bill Arnett "Science is a way of trying
San Jose, CA USA not to fool yourself." -- Feynman

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