Start of an astronomy page
	First let's get that 45 pound bucket on the tripod without a trip to Meade. Here's an idea (not original, so don't make these commercially!) that used to be on the market. Works well for me. In a couple of hours or less you can turn out this guide plate for less than 15 bucks. Here's the plans:
			Mount Plans for Dave Trott's HOW TO FIX UP A CHEAP TELESCOPE http://hometown.aol.com/davetrott/page2.htm The article has no measured drawings so I did these up. Use the plans at your own risk, etc.