For placement of Meade 7" Maksutov and 8"SCT LX 200GPS telescopes in the equatorial mode. For long-exposure astrophotography (longer than about 5 minutes) altazimuth-induced field rotation requires an equatorial wedge or the #1220 Field De-rotator, either of which may be purchased separately. See part # 07002-1 for LX90 wedge.