[APML] Re: Orions Sword - Supra 400

[dave.dockery@zianet.com]

Hi Frank,
I'm using a classic LX200 and the old shipping bolt trick to lock the mirror 
so I can't give you any input on the GPS model.
I'm pleased with the LX200/TV85 combination so far but I don't have a lot of 
cockpit time.  Guiding the LX200 and imaging with the TV85 gives you a big 
advantage due to relative focal lengths.  I haven't tried going the other 
way yet but I guess with a 3X barlow you'd be in the ballpark...
HTH,
Dave 


>Franklin A. Holub writes:
> Dave, 
> 
> Nice image. I'm afriad that the LCD display on this laptop is not the best for judging the background or highlights, but it looks good inbetween. 
> You mention that you used your LX200 as a guide scope "with the mirror locked down"... Is that a LX200GPS? If so, (Anybody please feel free to reply) have you found the mirror lock of the GPS OTA effective enough to allow you to guide with the TV85? 
> 
> Frank
> http://www.my-spot.com
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