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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandMeade
MPN07002
GTIN0709942000108
UPC0709942000108
eBay Product ID (ePID)1401805388
Product Key Features
Mount TypeEquatorial
FeaturesMounted
Ratings and reviews
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- 27 Aug, 2016
Meade Equatorial Wedge for LX200 Classic
I am restoring a Meade LX200 Classic telescope which consisted of a heavy duty Meade tripod, the equatorial wedge mount, and a 8" LX200 SCT. These were owned by a friend whom lost the wedge and let the tripod and the LX200 to deteriorate by storing it in a tool shed for years. The tripod has been restored to original conditions and the LX200 is still undergoing some repairs to the RA lock and for removal of mold on the optics. I purchased this used equatorial wedge after giving up on finding the lost original. I was surprised how clean it was when it arrived. Almost as if it had never been used. Assembly was a snap, just a matter of minutes. Coupling it to the tripod took some doing, since the bolt threads in the tripod had accumulated some layers of dust that caused oxidation, thus binding the bolts when trying to thread them. After some cleaning and re-threading, everything fit together, nice and solid. The tripod and wedge feel very solid and steady. The level bubble is great help in getting things set up. The fine azimuth adjuster works better than I had anticipated. Once the latitude and azimuth are set on the wedge the locking bolts secure everything in place very easily and without much effort. Mounting the SCT is easy, a one-person task, and once secured with all three bolts, it feels rock solid. The magnetic compass works and locks nice, gives the SCT a great classic looks, but I doubt I will be using it. A friend and I are experimenting on using an iPhone as the compass and as the latitude level adjustment. We're thinking of designing a couple of carriers for the iPhone, one for the azimuth adjustment and another for the latitude adjustment, to be built on a 3D printer. Overall, the equatorial wedge is solidly built, easy to put together and service, and has been a great addition to the restoration of the Meade 8" LX200. I am glad I was able to acquire it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2019
it is OK!
this product is used, not all the parts were there I made the wedge work by using other parts that I had.Verified purchase: Yes
- 23 May, 2017
Great wedge
Great wedge and even fit my older lx200 8" perfectly. Thank YouVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Aug, 2017
Great wedge
Great wedge! Cheap too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
