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Techniques

CCD Imaging
Obtaining an accurate polar alignment
Obtaining an accurate alignment with your Magellan
Setting up a Losmandy 2-D weight system

Useful Equipment and Modifications

Constructing a serial cable to connect a Magellan I/II or LX200 to a PC
How to power the Magellan I from an AC/DC convertor (no more batteries!)
How to extend the handcontroller cable on a JMI Motofocus
How to extend the LX10 handcontroller cable
How to reduce the brightness of the LED in an illuminated reticle eyepiece
Building a lightbox to help take flat field images

Downloads

Magellan I, Magellan II and LX200 star database
Magellan I, Magellan II and LX200 serial link protocol