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Old July 21st 07, 05:47 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
Don
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Default Tracking Satellites with Meade LX200R

Hi,

I would like to track dim low earth satellites (1 degree per second)
using a roughly polar-aligned LX200R. I will be using a video camera
at low resolution, with a field of view about 0.2 degrees. Before I
decide which version to use (8", 10" or 12"), does anyone have any
comments? Can the larger telescopes accelerate well enough to keep up
with the object, or should I use the smallest one? Satellite Tracker
from Heavenscape looks OK. Should I try any other software, or will
the built-in Meade software work well enough?

Thanks in advance,
Don
 




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