Hi JP

I'll take a stab at your questions. Until I mounted my 10" LX200
permanently I took it down every time. I used the SuperWedge for imaging
with a CookBook 245 camera, so I had to drift align every time I set up.
This was somewhat time consuming at first, but became easier and faster as I
gained experience. I got to the point where I could be set up and ready to
image in about 30-45 minutes. The SuperWedge is not the easiest to adjust,
so if you plan to do this for the foreseeable future you may want to invest
in one of the aftermarket wedges (Milburn, etc.). I left the SuperWedge
attached to my field tripod and removed the scope. If you think mounting
the scope in Alt-Az is fun wait til you try lifting it up to the wedge!
But, it did work; I just left the top mounting bolt in place on the drive
base and slipped this into the slot on the SuperWedge. Good luck with your
future efforts.

Clear skies
Gregg Ruppel

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http://www.biz1.net/~ruppelgl

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 9:07 AM
Subject: [M]: "wedge questions"


> Hi All,
>
> I had posted these questions earlier under RE:LX50 &
> 90 subect vs a new subject..(superwedges)and never saw
> an answer.. maybe cuz no one has one or maybe cuz the
> subject did not pertain to my questions.. either way..
> just posting the questions one more time for any
> possible resposnses.. :) sorry for being redundant..
>
> I was considering getting the superwedge.. BUT.. after
> all the info posted about all the tweaking of the
> superwedge, Im not sure if I should get the super,
> regular or some autofocuser products.. I have had my
> lx200 8" for a very short time. I have very few
> accessories just yet..(trying to take it slow..pant,
> pant).I have a scopesaver which is really nice since I
> MUST take down my 8" every time I use it else I would
> have gone for the 10". The superwedge is supposed to
> be able to fit onto the scopesaver just like the
> standard wedge. I plan on getting into CCD with SBIG
> ST-7 series .. eventually (sigh)... ok a few questions
> now arise:
>
> 1) should I get the super vs standard considering take
> down is a must and considering CCD is my goal?
> 2) does the either wedge have to come off the base of
> the lx200 each time you take it down?
> 3) with all the issues about the superwedges, is it
> better to go with a Mettler or equivilant wedge.
>
> I'm sure I have LOTS more questions but this will do
> for now.. HELP.. anyone?
>
> Clear skies to all,
>
> JP
>
>
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