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hi everyone I've bowed out so 1 less to worry about

Just a quick FYI...

I just read in a LXD55 review on Cloudy Nights which stated ... the LXD55's saddle plate is Vixen GP compatible. If anyone is still interested there's the answer to the mounting problem.

Also .... a big ALSO ... in that reviewers opinion, he wouldn't use it for anything larger then a 14lbs scope due to the aluminum tripod legs, replace the tripod legs and it would be OK for larger scopes. (good call Albert)

Anyway ..... just thought I'd share.

L8er G8ers
SometimesKen

However, if you do take this step - be warned. As I understand, most if not all SCTs on fork arms need to factory aligned. If you remove the scope from the arms of your fork mount, it most likely will be an irreversible step as to place it back on the arms properly again may require accurate alignment in the Celestron factory

Too Late!

Done that a few months ago :roll:


However I don't notice any problems.

Conor

Well, if you don't notice any problems, then it'll probably be fine. That's all that matters at the end of the day enyway.

Michael

Hi Conor,
You'd only notice problems if..
1, your scope is a goto (which it isnt).
2, your doing very long exposure astrophotopraphy (30 mins plus).

You've nothing to worry about, I had a look through it a few months ago and its a grand scope, nice and portable, and as far as I can recall, it does have motorised tracking.
Be careful about what mount you put it on, you usually get what you pay for.

Hi Conor,
You'd only notice problems if..
1, your scope is a goto (which it isnt).
2, your doing very long exposure astrophotopraphy (30 mins plus).

You've nothing to worry about, I had a look through it a few months ago and its a grand scope, nice and portable, and as far as I can recall, it does have motorised tracking.
Be careful about what mount you put it on, you usually get what you pay for.

:lol:

I'm looking into computerising it maybe next year and I'm trying to check all the options.....the main one is would it be cheaper to buy a new goto?

Anyone any ideas?

Conor