Congratulations on your new telescope...this one is a keeper. As an owner
of a 10" for almost 4 years, I can tell you that it's a lot heavier than the
C-8 you owned. Make things easy for yourself and buy a ScopeSaver table.
This accessory will save your back and allow you to use this heavier scope
with greater frequency.

You will need a few necessary accessory items and here are my suggestions:

(1) Eyepiece: My favorite ep for this scope is the 22mm Panoptic. Al
Nagler must have made this eyepiece exclusively for this scope...it's
perfect!

(2) Dew Shield: A flexible plastic shield will get you started. Later,
you may want to buy a Kendrick's system.

(3) A 12 volt battery (or battery pack) is important for trips to star
parties or dark sky sites.

(4) A carry case makes storage of your scope safe and easy. Suggest that
you look into a hard case.

This should keep you going until your check book stops smoking.

Al
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 8:14 AM
Subject: [M]: New 10" LX200


> Hi all just joined the list,
>
> I'll be getting a new 10" LX200 in within 7-10 days now and i'm very
> excited.
> Is there anything i need to know in advance about the scope? I am kinda
new
> to astronomy had a C-8 and decided to go with Meade for the goto aspects.
I
> have a hard time finding things at night and felt this was the best way to
> go.
>
> Thanks
> Roger
> Lowell, Ma
>
>
>

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