I'm not sure I follow- Meade makes at least 3 MA12 EPs: one is a normal
(non-reticle) EP, one has a simple illuminated (double) crosshair, and
one is the "astrometric" reticle EP.

You don't want an astrometric reticle for guiding- the complicated
reticle would just be a distraction.

Some of Meade's non-reticle MA EPs are downright abysmal, and IIRC, the
12 is one of them. I don't know if the il. ret. version is optically
identical to the standard MA12, but the standard is so bad I wouldn't
want to risk it. So I'd get the Plossl, or check other options.

Wireless is nice. But battery powered reticle EPs have a remarkable
talent for turning themselves on when in storage, so reverse one of the
batteries when you put it away.

-John


> Hi all,
>
> I'm new to the hobby. I've had a long term interest in Astronomy and
>
> photography, but recent purchased a 12" LX200 GPS. I'm looking for
> recommendations on illuminated reticle eyepieces for guiding.
>
> I'm sure I'll eventually purchase an autoguider, but in the short
> term
> manual guiding will have to do. Any advice as to brand, focal
> length,
> wireless vs. cord, type of reticle, etc.? Is the Meade MA12 a viable
> option
> or is guiding with a simpler reticle eyepiece easier?
>
> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> Tom C.


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