Dan Howard wrote:
> I am considering buying a 12 in LX200. I will use it for astrophotography
> primarily. Does anyone else out there use it for that purpose? What
> have your experiences been? Is it tripod/wedge stable enough? Are the motors
> strong enough or do they strain? Does it align well? Thanks for your
> help. What problems have you had?

As you can probably imagine, these topics have been discussed many times.
Suggest you take sometime to review these points of concern in the Topical
Archive link below. There are specific topics on astrophotography, drive motor
concerns, wedge modifications, alignment procedures, common problem areas, and
recommendations for new owners in regards to eyepieces and accessories. Enjoy.

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Topical Archive of Mapug (Meade Adv. Products Users Group)
<http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/astro-ES/AstroDesigns/>

Tripod Sled, Accessory/Alignment Shelves, Equatorial Wedge, Wedge
Stabilizer, DobDriver II Installation & 2-D Counterweight designs for
Meade and other telescopes

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