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Meade Equatorial Wedge for 7/8 inch LX200
The Meade 8-inch Equatorial Wedge will eliminate field-rotation effects when you’re using your 8″” LX200 telescope for astrophotography. You can do astrophotography with the LX200 scopes in the standard altazimuth mode but with longer exposure times an effect called field rotation becomes evident. Stars at the edge of the field will appear as small concentric … Continue reading
Meade 8 Inch Equatorial Wedge w/LX90 Adapter Plate
The Meade 8-inch Equatorial Wedge w/LX90 Adapter Plate will eliminate field-rotation effects when you’re using your LX90 telescope for astrophotography. You can do astrophotography with the LX90 scopes in the standard altazimuth mode but for longer exposure times an effect called field rotation becomes evident. Stars at the edge of the field will appear as … Continue reading
Meade Ultrawedge for 10/12/14 LX200 and LX400 Telescopes
The Meade Ultrawedge for 10/12/14-inch LX200 and RCX400 Model 07008 telescopes will eliminate field-rotation effects when you’re using your telescope for astrophotography. You can do astrophotography with LX200 and RCX400 scopes in the standard altazimuth mode, but with longer exposure times, an effect called field rotation becomes evident. Stars at the edge of the field … Continue reading
Celestron CPC HD Pro Heavy Duty Wedge
Celestron’s HD Pro Wedge is designed to support our fork mounted Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes up to 11. The HD Pro provides a heavy duty stable platform that is perfect for astroimaging and guarantees minimal vibration. A low latitude range of 0-90 degrees makes this wedge functional for use at the equator. Built-in features include altitude/azimuth … Continue reading