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A Beginner's Guide to the Meade® LX200™GPS
P. Clay Sherrod (Dr. Clay)
Arkansas Sky Observatory - LX200GPS user - and Supercharger
http://www.arksky.org
  "This setup DVD is the 'missing link' between the revolutionary Meade LX 200 GPS telescope and the owner-operator's ability to make it work just like the original engineers intended....and like those Meade engineers who conceptualized this remarkable telescope, Patrick has provided a quick and easy, no-nonsense guide to setting up, initializing and using this telescope error-free. So many times those new to computerized telescopes tend to blame the instruments on a failure to GO TO a celestial object, or track that object once acquired....when indeed a close look at just WHY the system is not functioning properly is the all-too-familiar 'user error'. Patrick Harrold's Guide does not assume anything, which is exactly how any setup and use manual should be: assume that the owner does NOT know anything about this complicated instrument and step-by-step instruct him or her on its proper setup for an evening, year, or even lifetime of exciting and satisfying use."

Richard Seymour
ETX, Autostar & Autostar II Expert, LX200GPS user
  "It's an enjoyable, and fairly comprehensive, guide to setting up the LX200gps... It gives a quick run-through of the basic Autostar II functions, and then covers both Alt/Az and Polar setups independently and completely. You don't need to watch both Alt/Az and Polar setup for fear of missing something, each mount style is covered completely. Patrick includes some additional tips and techniques he uses in his own setup which go beyond the basic Meade setups."
have fun --dick

Daniel Perry
Amateur Astronomer and LX200GPS user
http://www.meadelx200gps.com
  "The engineering marvel known as the LX200GPS telescope is made simple with Patrick's step-by-step instructions. This DVD will allay any fears or inhibitions you may have about using your new scope."

Chuck Callaghan
Proud new owner of 14" LX200GPS
  "I just watched the entire video and my first thoughts were: It all makes sense now! ... Every Meade LX200 GPS should have this video, it's a natural fit."

David Munksgard
12" LX200GPS & Excellent Wine Maker
  "Even if you read the manual cover to cover you will learn much from this step-by-step hands-on informative video, quite possibly saving you costly repairs and lost observing time."

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