Anthony J. Kroes wrote:
The best use I have found so far is that many of the double stars I look
at are referenced by their SAO numbers which makes it very easy to find
them with an LX200 instead of trying to find some sort of
cross-reference of SAO to common name or SAO to Greek designation.
Occultation of stars by asteroids as listed in S&T every month also
shows them by SAO number.

Guys-- there are several observing lists in the Topical Archive of
double stars with their SAO numbers. One list is for earning your
Astronomy League Double Star award. You can find them in the Archive on
the right column under Observing Lists.

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Accessory designs and information for the Meade LX200
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