Meade Equatorial Wedge for 8" ACF and SC modelS (Pre-owned)
| Article number: | 07002 |
| Availability: | In stock |
| Delivery time: | Hurry! Buy Now before it is GONE! |
The Meade Equatorial Wedge is a useful accessory for certain telescope models, particularly for Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC) and Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) telescopes like the 8-inch versions you mentioned. This wedge helps convert the alt-azimuth mount of the telescope into an equatorial mount, which is beneficial for long-exposure astrophotography and for tracking celestial objects accurately as they move across the sky.
By aligning the wedge with the Earth's axis, you can compensate for the rotation of the Earth, allowing your telescope to track objects more precisely. This is essential for capturing clear, detailed images of celestial targets over extended periods.
When using a wedge, it's important to ensure proper alignment and calibration to achieve accurate tracking. Additionally, you'll need to familiarize yourself with polar alignment procedures to get the best results.