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A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes

By Martin Peston (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2010
ISBN
978-0-387-36489-6, 978-0-387-68264-8
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-68264-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (17079330 bytes)
Series
Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series
Edition
1
Pages
256\260
Time added
2013-10-20 05:25:02
Observations and TechniquesPopular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy

Description

This is a fully comprehensive guide to "choosing and using" the LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled – "go to" – series of telescopes. It is intended both for beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The LXD series of telescopes is unusual in having German Equatorial Mounts – GEMs – rather than the more common altazimuth design. Although setting up a GEM with a go-to system is more involved than setting up the equivalent altazimuth mount, there are many advantages in the system, including zero field rotation. A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes contains a wealth of information on setting up, using and maintaining the telescope, along with lots of hints, tips, and tricks for getting the very best out of it. Coverage in advanced techniques for experienced astronomers and LXD users include imaging, interfacing with a PC or laptop, using available accessories, and troubleshooting.

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