Ric L Ecker wrote:

SNIP

> I don't think the LX-200 will ever evolve
> mechanically, I do think that something new will come along to replace
> the LX-200. I could be wrong but the scope have lived its life.

I totally agree with you Ric. There must, and I would hope, will be a new
scope some day. It will have to be "from scratch" to make the jump from 1980
technology to 2000 technology.

As an amusing aside, I am surprised that the electronic parts for the current
design are still available!!


> read some of your pages on your website especially the MIchael Hart's
> article on the Dec modifictions. I think you need a reminder of what the
> LX-200 is all about. Just a reminder that the scope has been taken
> beyond what a medium price scope can do and think that this is some of
> the fun of the LX-200. I feel in your words that you are doing some sole
> searching but the many that you have helped is the greatest benefit to us
> all.

This is a very perceptive observation. I have taken my several LX200 scopes
to the limit, I think. I have realized that there is just so much you can
do. I will still "poke around" on it with the hope of keeping it working as
best as possible.

As another poster said, "Non illigitimus carborundum."

Cheers to all and clear skies.

Doc G <http://www.mailbag.com/users/ragreiner>

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