Re: Meade LX200 tripod

I agree with what Dan says about mounting the scope on the tripod would be difficult. If you think that the tripod is stiff enough I would consider the Starizona landing pad for a Meade telescope. I have one on my regular lx200 tripod. It is like two thick pie plates and you totally set up the tripod first and then just put the telescope on top and it is basicly self-centering there are three wingbolts to tighten and you are done. It would solve the small diameter landing area problem if the legs are stiff enough.