How to Collimate LX200 10"

[csastro25]

Hi everyone,:D

I was wondering if anyone know how to collimate the Meade LX200 10"? I have looked on websites, google it, and even went on the meade site to find some information about it.
Can someone help me please.:help:. I dont have a manual for this, as i bought this scope privately and he didnt have the manual.:shrug:

Would be much appreciated if anyone can help me with some info or step by step instruction or even pictures of how it is done..:thumbsup:

Thanks
claude:D

[GrampianStars]

G'day Claude :)
try the Meade site
http://www.meade.com/manuals/lx200/apxe.html
you can download the manuals
MAPUG has heaps on how to collimate here
http://www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/Collimn1.htm
here's another good article to follow its pretty easy
http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=718
cheers :thumbsup:

[mozzie]

hi claude i have a lx90 meade all the same when collimating to see if needs to be set your scope up tonight and align it when all done put it on a nice star say arctures its sitting nice in the northern sky once focused twist the focuser so the star looks like a donut and there is a dark circle in the middle if the dark circle is in the centre then it doesnt need to be collimated if it is of to one side then it does
know on the front of the corrector plate there is either 3 knobs that can be twisted(bobs knobs)or 3 allen key screws or even maybe 3 phillips head screws theses hold and ajust the secondary mirror first make shore they are not loose once established that they arnt you can start look into the eyepiece and see what direction the blackdot is in the donut shape youve made with the star you need to adjust the screw on the opposite side of the dark dot and only move the screw a 1/4 of a turn at a time some times it is maybe 2 screws on the opposite side then go and have a look in the eyepiece you may have to do it several times take your time and do it slowly 1/4 turn at a time be patient
mozzie

[Astrobserver99]

If you don't already have them, get some Bob's Knobs collimation screws. The allen key screws are a real pain to use.

[rogerg]

The meade manual has a simple and effective explanation, I found it the best source for collimating my 12".

[csastro25]

Thanks Guys for the info on this.. was really helpful..

claude:D

[csastro25]

Thanks again guys for the information about this,

Had some trouble so i took the scope to BINTEL and they did an awesome job and something i would of not been able to do.. :shrug:
Great bunch of people.. and as usual bought more stuff...lol:thumbsup:

Once again thanks for the replys

claude:D