On Feb 13, 7:22 am, "Starboard" wrote:
That object locator feature sounds very tempting to get. How does the
telescope know where in the sky it is pointing?

I am assuming you have to enter your exact location and the the date
and time and it uses the same database

Read the thread I posted Feb 12th (XT-12 ... object locator
performance)

http://groups.google.com/group/sci.a..._frm/thread/08...

Object locator requires a 9V battery. If the spec's are correct, it is
energy effecient.

Errol

Thanks for the info. I'm leaning towards getting the object locator.

Should I buy this telescope online or might I find it at a dealer? We
are in North Jersey not far from NYC.

Thanks!

Steve