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Subject: Re: [M]: Stretching the DEC cable
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Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Tue Jul 03 19:53:21 2001

While you're here, how about checking out the Astronomy Book List ?

Paul,

The DEC cable is a standard straight through configuration available
most anywhere. You could easily replace it with a longer one. In
fact there was a thread on MAPUG on that very topic last week.

Keith

>It is possible to stretch the Meade DEC cable somewhat. I stretched mine to
>about 4 feet and left it that way overnight (with the help of a couple of
>weights). The next day I removed the weights and of course the cable
>recoiled, but I was still left with an increase of about 80% of the original
>length (i.e. it almost doubled in length!). Hopefully over the next several
>days it won't recoil back to its original length!
>
>Regards,
>Paul Markov
>Toronto, Canada
>10-inch LX200 f10


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