Hi,
Let me add my two cents worth to the GO TO accuracy.
I have found that in many cases one of the major
contributors to GO TO inaccuracy of STC's is mirror flop.
This problem is more important for bigger scopes like
LX-200 of 10" and bigger.
Fortunatly the miror can be locked and in my experience
the problem solved.
Hope it helps,
Remi
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [M]: GOTO Accuracy


> >I have been trying to understand the nature of all of the GOTO accuracy
> >problem discussed in this group, but one aspect does not seem to be
> >discussed.
> >
> >Is the poor GOTO accuracy a gradual failure or a sudden failure?
> >
> >If it is gradual ( mechanical ear, circuit aging, etc. ) then monitoring
a
> >given movement on my telescope over time would show the development of
the
> >poor accuracy and, therefore, also anticipate problems.
> >
> >If the poor GOTO is a sudden failure ( circuit or sensor failure ), then
> >not
> >much warning can be obtained from a given telescope. But, if everyone
> >contributed their failure rate then we could then begin to expect that
> >after
> >X hours of observing that action needs to be taken.
> >
> >So, is the poor GOTO accuracy a wear/aging problem or a failure induced
> >problem?
>

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