TY - BOOK ID - 17583288 TI - A user's guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 telescopes PY - 2007 SN - 9780387682648 0387364897 9780387364896 0387682643 PB - New York : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Popular Science. KW - Popular Science in Astronomy. KW - Science (General). KW - Telescopes. KW - Telescopes -- Amateurs' manuals. KW - Telescopes KW - Astronomical telescopes KW - Optical telescopes KW - Telescope KW - Popular works. KW - Observations, Astronomical. KW - Astronomy KW - Astronomy. KW - Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. KW - Observations. KW - Astronomical instruments KW - Optical instruments KW - Astronomy—Observations. KW - Astronomical observations KW - Observations, Astronomical UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:17583288 AB - 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. ER -