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Subject: [M]: Re: Two 'Dumb' questions
From: Don Tabbutt
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Sun Nov 02 05:11:43 1997


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From: ralph_pass@putnaminv.com <ralph_pass@putnaminv.com>
>
> First: Can the ETX be removed from its mount? If so, how easy is
> this? Is it difficult to reattach?

Yes it can, but not easily. You have to remove four hex head screws...Meade
provides the hex wrench...then work the tube out of the mount, which is a
very tight fit. Then put the four screws back in the tube as the holes can
cause light leaks.

> Second: Any ideas on how to attach a C-90 to an LX200 to be used as a
> guidescope? I need to have two degrees of fine control. [I have done
> this by using it as a telephone lens and the 1/4"x20 camera adapter.
> My problem is fine control in the vertical direction to center on a
> guide star.] Sinec the front part rotates to focus, I am having
> trouble picturing a ring mount system.
>

It seems as though the 1/4-20 mount is going to be the only way. Losmandy
systems are probably the most flexure-free. Their new 3-axis camera mount is
$140. Add to that the dovetail plate, about $90. Both are available at
Spectra Astro Systems.

Cheers,

Don