HReiher wrote:
>
> I just started trying my 201XT/ETX setup mounted on my LX200. I had both
> scopes centered on polaris, using 9mm reticle with the ETX flip mirror. The
> problem was, I couldn't get any more than 05 brightness from the 201XT,
> despite the star being centered (according to 201XT readout). Wondering
> what's wrong here, having a bright star centered with a reticle/flip mirror
> setup...perhaps the Meade adapter tube coming out of the ETX is too long for
> the 201XT to focus? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Herb

Herb;

Make a parafocal eyepiece for the 201XT and then try to focus with it on
the ETX. The instructions for doing this should have come with the
201XT. Rumor has it that the Meade 9mm recticle eyepiece is close to
being parafocal with some Meade CCD cameras.

Steve

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