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Subject: Re: LX200 version 2.4 software
From: Rob Roy
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Wed Oct 25 05:36:48 1995

>You know, it's always bothered me that depending on which eyepiece/diagonal I
>use, the finder either is or is not aligned. I assume most of this is due to
>the angle in the diagonal not being exactly 90 degrees, and I have my finder
>aligned using a visual back instead of the diagonal.
>
>However, since you have to use the diagonal to measure the orthogonality
>(wow) of the two axes, if the diagonal isn't 90 degrees, it could affect the
>measurement???
>
>Paul
>
Is it possible that your finder is not always going into the same spot?
This seems to be a VERY common problem with the "as is" finders provided
with Meade scopes.

To solve the sloppy fit problem (if you have one):

Insert your finder, remove the holding screws and with a sharp drill
inserted through the screw holes, mark where the screws would touch the
finder mount.
Remove the finder, drill small indentations where you marked the finder mount.
Now, each time you insert your finder, the screws will find the same
indentations and it should be aligned perfectly.

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Rob Roy Maker of LX200 joysticks
a5817394@mcmail.cis.mcmaster.ca
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