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Subject: Re: [M]: Meade 12" LX-200
From: Balthasar Indermuehle
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Mon Feb 02 15:14:40 1998

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

I'm 6'1" and 176lbs and can lift the 12" on and off the tripod, even
superwedge. It's not easy but once you get the trick how to lift the
sucker it works just fine. It's all a matter of technique.

- balt

David Gardner wrote:
>
> I'm 6'2" and strong. I can remove the 12" from the tripod but I can't
> lift it on, especially with the clutches loose. It's not just the
> weight, it's awkward to lift.
>
> The 10" is a great compromise.
>
> Dave
>
> David Gardner M.D. Ph.D.

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