12" MEADE LX-90 GPS: Pictured above in the main observatory telescope, the Meade 12" LX-90. With LNT (Level North Technology) and GPS, the telescope can locate any celestial object, as well as locate itself! My driveway is rutted from UPS trucks continuously delivering new equipment for the observatory, so check back often as new equipment is added to this setup. (Thanks, George Karl, for the LNT correction!) Added to the observatory collection on Sept. 29, 2007, I have great plans for this LX200 telescope, acquired from a gentleman in Bothell, Washington. Of all the telescopes I've owned, the Classic Celestron 8 was always a favorite. In fact, I'm looking to replace this telescope soon with another just like it, but one not so tired (hopefully). Pictured here, the Celestron 8 with a C-90 piggybacked. The Meade 12" LX-90 sits, almost fresh out of the box, in the future location of its observatory. On this piece of ground, the St. Wiggles Observatory sits today, and houses a variety of equipment. This, a favorite shot, shows the Meade 12" LX-90 in the observatory during a lunar eclipse on Aug. 28, 2007. Even the kids get to participate! This Orion Starblast 4.5 EQ telescope is my daughter, Kayla's, telescope. She's even been able to get some decent moon photos through it with nothing more than a digital camera. My first telescope - a Tasco refractor. I still remember opening the box and setting up this telescope. It was a prized possession for a young laddie in Glendale, Arizona. This photo was taken sometime between 1978 and 1980.
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