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My LX200R is in my observatory so is somewhat protected. The scope is fitted with an Astrozap flexi dew shield that in breezes of more than 5kmh have a detrimental effect on 30 second images. So if you are using a dew shield particularly a flexi one take it off and try a dew band. Protecting the scope (and user) from wind/breezes has long been desirable with any scope. Portable wind shelters can work well as can using your vehicle as a shield. If at home drive some 40mm plumbing pipe into the ground then use a tarp strung between 2 star pickets to protect from the direction that most troubles you. Or put another 2 in and move as required. Remove tarp and starpickets and pipe left in ground is ready for next nights observing. To have an LX200 wobble all over the place means there must be some serious wind and not just faint breezes.
PeterM.
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