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Subject: Re: [M]: Auto Focus on 416xt - does it work?
From: Ric L Ecker
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu May 20 16:53:04 1999

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>As I have been initiated to the "imaging club", I find the greatest
>time,
>for me anyways, is FOCUS! I can get the coarse focus just fine, but
>that
>final critical adjustment eludes me.
>
>Does the Meade focus motor (LX200 10" f/10) do the "auto focus" well?
>At
>all?
>
>While a focus motor is appealing for just the enjoyment for visual
>observing, I can see loads of time saved if this device can perform
>the
>final step.
>
>Any input welcome, as always, thanks in advance for your help!
>
>Jay
>
IMHO, I would say that focus is your final solution and is one the
biggest mechanical part of imaging. Getting good seeing and the highest
focus numbers is the best anyone can do..............ric

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