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Subject: [M]: Re: LX200 alignment Re:Wedge choice
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Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu Apr 05 03:11:25 2001

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> Sorry, Mike, but I think you got it wrong.  The Millburn wedge also
> uses an adjustable turnbuckle for dec adjustment.  This adjustment
> is then set with set screws in a slot...but they are not friction.
> They actually lock the plate in place.

Thanks for correcting this. I was unaware that the Milburn wedge works like this. It sounds like they are both exceptional wedges and, from what I read on the 'Net, significantly better than the Meade wedges. I'm looking forward to receiving my Mettler wedge. <G>

Mike



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