Rechargeable batteries with lxd-55 mount???

Hello, I recently bought 8 radio shack rechargeable batteries for my
incoming lxd-55 telescope. But it says each one is 1.2v, and the
total of the 8 batteries only goes up to 9.6 instead the 12v normal
akaline 1.5v batteries go up to. My question is: Is some one else
using rechargeable batteries on their lxd-55 mount?, how does this
affect the go-to performance? also
What I was thinking on doing is putting the 8 cells in the
battery pack, and add outside the box 2 more rechargable batteries,
for a total amount of 12v. How can I do this?, how could I connect
the the extra batteries to the battery pack?, any ideas?


thanks a clear skies

Ricardo R. Amador

Ricardo,

Return them to Rat Shack and spend the $50 on a jump start battery pack. The rechargeables might last an hour and may not work at all, even with 2 more. A weak power supply will frustrate you to no end.

Clear skies,

Tom