Im looking for a Thingy... but what is it ?

[Earl]

On the Equatorial Wedge for my LX10 there are two holes on one edge Horizontal , this has the "thingy" for the fine tuning of the scope when doing polar alignment. this is next to the Bubble spot.

This is adjusted but 2 screws left and right but I have no idea where they would attach.

I hope I have made the part clear...

Any clues?

[ollypenrice]

I can't remember, so do you have any pics? Infernal things to align, let me warn you!

Olly

[Earl]

LOL

Of course with all the photography and i forget i can take a photo of it !!

[barkis]

Do you have an Azimuth adjustment on the wedge? A long threaded bolt that traverses the wedge itself, and terminates with a plastic wheel at each end. I'm sure that is where a finger bolts to, and that bolt passes through it, to enable fine back and forth azimuth tuning.

If I'm right, there should be a casting to bolt where those holes are.

Just doesn't look right where it is positioned now though.

Post some pics of the other side of the wedge.

I may be getting confused, as it is years since my wedge was transferred to a pier, which meant I had to modify that bit.

Ron.

[Helen]

This might help a bit... Meade Instruments Corporation - Meade 8" LX10 Telescope Instruction Manuals

Helen

[Earl]

Two photos. one from the other side and the other from the wedge setting (to make sure im right)

[Earl]

Cheers for the link Helen.

Bit I think that manual was written in some bizarre language as its all double Dutch I i swear it missed out important steps

[Earl]

Right I found a website which i stumbled upon earlier.

Equatorial Wedge Mount Details

He has he set on a pier, but how do i do the same with the tripod?