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Posts Made By: Jorgen Andersson

July 24, 2007 11:11 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade 16"

Posted By Jorgen Andersson

Hi everybody!

I have bought a Meade 16” LX200 GPS and are now in the construction work of my observatory. I have now reached the point for a decision if I shall mount the telescope alt-azimuth or equatorial. I have read that most prefer the alt-azimuth way. One reason is for the stability and accuracy of the track. Is it any of you how has any experience about it? Shall I go for an alt-azimuth or an equatorial mount of the telescope?

Regards Jorgen