Hi,


Don't buy the laser. Use the star-test to collimate your scope and do not
collimate unless it is way off.That will save you a lot of trouble.
Collimating is easy when you get the hang of it, but in the beginning I
found it a pain. Be very, very, very carefull with the collimation screws
they are very very very soft and easely wear down. (and hard to find as I
had to find out the hard way) You can replace the screws with custom built
screws by ChrisHeapy wich worked out very well for me after messing up the
stock screws. I would not advise to do so in the beginning.


Good luck,


Maarten



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I asked one of the local group here about collimation on the 12 inch
Meade LX200 scope. He said the is very little you can do to them and
they always come out right from the factory. I am wondering is this
true? All the book I read say you have to check it and reset it. They
are making several different kinds even the nice laser one that has its
own built in checker. I mean they aren't a lot of money but if he is
right should I just not get one at all?
If I do buy one which do I buy? I figure the instructions come with them
don't they?

Guess I just have to much time on my hands waiting for my new scope to
get here. Maybe the guy who sold it to me is tired of me also. 4 more
weeks....

dray

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