Re: [APML]: pointing with lx200

["Frank Schiralli, Jr." <schiralli@mindspring.com>]

At 11:46 PM 2/24/98 -0600, you wrote:
>
>Hi guys,
>
>I have had a 12"lx200 for the past several months and find the pointing
>ability much less accurate than my previous scope (8" lx200).  It seems to
>work ok in HP mode and if I align with a star nearby my intended object. 
>However, if I slew GOTO another area of the sky the new object is no where
>to be found {:-(
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Michael Grady
>

Mike,

Try posting this to MAPUG (Meade Advanced Products User's Group).  I'm sure
that they can help.  Also check their archives for vast amounts of useful
information.  Sorry, but I don't have their "address".

Off hand I'd say check the date, time, and Lat/Long. settings in your
handset.  You don't say if you're in alt/az or polar mode.  If in alt/az,
make sure you are exquisitely level and startup facing due south, as per
manual.  Haven't used my 'scope in alt/az in 2 years so I forget the
procedure.

This question is best posted to Mapug, though.

Good luck.

Frank Schiralli, Jr.
Member, Astronomical Society of Long Island (ASLI)
N 40* 54' 28"
W 73* 19' 22"