Re: LX200 first light observation report

From: Rod Mollise (rmollise_at_aol.com)
Date: 12/19/04


Date: 19 Dec 2004 23:03:39 GMT


>
>The mount is extremely stable and the views are excellent. The step from 4"
>(ETX105) to 10" is
>bigger than I thought :-)
>I am very happy with this scope.

HI:

Congrats, and enjoy!

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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