I too, spent most of my life in the cranked neck mode as well and learn a lot, starting with a 60 mm. refractor in the late 1950's - which I still have, wooden case and all! Sentimental, I guess :). But, a month ago I bought a Meade ETX125 GOTO scope. I could use some pointers or RT help in the initial calibration of the scope to the electronice, and the first time star alignment. I am in the West Jordan area - is there anyone who might be able to assist? I want to do the initialization right the first time (ground based I believe) for maximum accuracy in pointing later on. Anyone locally know the Meade ETX electronics who might be able to assist me??? Thanks much! Jim Stitley 260-0265 sitf2000@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/