On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 20:16:49 GMT, "MrB"
wrote:

I have Covington's book "How to use a Computerized Telescope. In it, he
refers to leveling the tripod. Celestron says level the tube. Are the two
synonomous or is there some point on the tripod that needs to be leveled as
well as the tube? Conceivably, the tripod mount could be way off level,
while the tube could be level. I'm a beginner, so be kind.



The two are not the same... Please see the tips on Michael Swansen's
Nexstar Resource Site at http://www.nexstarsite.com/. Especially note
the Alignment Guides there.


Les Blalock
http://www.txastro.com