I tried leveling the tripod first, before putting the drivebase of the scope
on. The tripod is apparently not uniformly made since if I do this the
leveled tripod does not allow each of the three arms of the spreader bar to
touch the tripod legs when the tension knob is fully tightened to the
drivebase. I assume this would be a much less stable configuration.

Adam
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 5:33 PM
Subject: RE:[M]: LX200 LEVELING


> Hi,
>
> If you are in Alt/Az put a level on the tripod head before mounting the
scope.
> If you use a wedge, put a level on the tripod head before adding the
wedge. Oncethe wedge is in place I usually re-check by placing a small 4"
bubble level in the recesses either side of the
> securing bolt.
>
> Clear Skies,
>
> Andy.
>
> 51.18N 000.01E
>
>

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