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Subject: Re: My first four months with an LX200
From: MR MARK A GOLDSHER
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Sun May 07 07:38:33 1995

-- [ From: Mark Goldsher * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --

-------- REPLY, Original message follows --------

> Date: Saturday, 06-May-95 10:56 PM
>
> From: Mike Rodriguez \ Internet: (mikey@emi.net)
> To: Mark Goldsher \ PRODIGY: (KVRP16A)
>
> Subject: Re: My first four months with an LX200
>
> On Sat, 06 May 1995 10:43:34 EDT you wrote:
>
> >I have the Pilot Base for my 10". It is useful only if you are in
Alt > >Az mode (ie not using the super wedge), and while it is expensive,
it >
> Hi,
>
> I've been thinking of getting one of these. I have a 12" LX-200, and
> although I'm a BIG guy, it's still very difficult (and a bit
hazardous for > the scope) to mount it on the tripod by myself.
>
> Do you think this Pilot Base thing is worth the price? Would you buy
one > again if you didn't have yours?
>
> Thanks for any comments you may have.
>

-------- REPLY, End of original message -------- Mike: With the Pilot Base, all you have to do is to be able to lift the optical assembly high enough to position it on the base. Once on the Pilot, the assembly securely sits there while you thread the rod from underneath. I know I could not set the scope up without it on my own, so to me, its a vital accessory and worth the bucks. Why spend thousands of dollars on the scope and not spend a few more for something that makes it useable? I remember a post, though, from a list member who was going to design a Pilot of his own. Some guys have acess to the equipment needed to manufacture a similar device for pennies on the dollar.

PS How are the optics on the 12" compared to the lemon you received earlier?

MARK GOLDSHER