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7/17/2008 Where is everyone? Hello all, Richard Harris here. This note is for all of those that have been trying to contact Tim Ray. I spoke with Tim this morning and he's been in the Hospital for the past few weeks! It was an unannounced visit! That would certainly explain no email responses, return phone calls, or contacts regarding HyperTuning from Tim. He'd like for me to tell everyone he's doing okay and will be ready to get to work this up and coming week, but asks that you please be patient with him while he works through mounds of emails and HyperTunes already requested. Thanks everyone for your support of myself and of Telescope Stability Systems while we work through the transition. Richard Harris

6/12/2008 Telescope Stability Systems and LXD55.com - LXD75.com Announce Management Agreement Tim Ray of Telescope Stability Systems has announced that his company has entered into a management agreement with Richard Harris, owner of the websites LXD55.com and LXC75.com, to enhance and expand the product offerings and services provided through the two websites. This merger is a strategic move for LXD55.com and LXD75.com as it provides new facilities and support to its customers in the areas of HyperTune telescope tune-ups and related products and services. “Over the last eight years, we have seen tremendous growth and interest in the products and services offered on our website,” said Harris. “With the popularity and longevity of the LXD55, LXD75 and other GEM telescopes we have seen our customer base grow as customers want to get the greatest possible performance from these scopes.” Hypertuning is one of the most popular services offered through the two websites. The process takes telescopes that are not performing to their optimum potential and tunes them to improve GOTO slews as well as tracking when doing astrophotography. “We now see over 100,000 unique visitors to each website annually, a testament to the popularity of these scopes, and the interest owners have in getting the most out of their equipment,” said Harris. Harris is also the owner of ScopeTrader.com and will continue to offer that service to the astronomical community. Telescope Stability Systems was established last year to offer telescope repair as well as the manufacture of astronomical equipment. TSS’s current product and service lines include telescope mounting products and optical tube assembly support systems. Its high-quality and functional products range from its ultra-stable telescope tripods, to its non-marring dovetail saddles and dovetail systems and accessories. Its StableMax Tripods utilize the unique MountMate adapter system which allows it to connect to a variety of telescope mountings allowing TSS StableMax Tripods maximum versatility with existing and future telescope mountings. “Our goal at Telescope Stability Systems is to provide even faster service with the same level of expertise and quality that the HyperTune name has provided to thousands of customers,” said Ray. “We are excited to be serving the community under the HyperTune name and through the LXD websites, and they are dedicated to expanding the service even further.” For more information go to www.telescopestabilitysystems.com, www.LXD55.com or www.LXD75.com

3/14/2008 Spring Happenings Greetings all and happy pre-Spring! For all of those wondering "where in the world are my Teflon bearings!?" well the wait is almost over! I heard from the manufacture today that they are just 3 weeks out so rest assured when I get em, you'll get em, and I'm very sorry for the wait. Thanks to everyone who have been so patient with me! Okay, onward - HyperTune anyone? Now taking shop orders for HyperTunes so get in while you can! (click here to order your service) Finally - as most of you know I run ScopeTrader.com, LXD55.com, LXD75.com and LX200.net and in an effort to bring everyone on the same page of support, I've added support options on ScopeTrader.com. If you are currently a member of ScopeTrader.com and chose to "buy up" into premium access there, you will also be supporting LXD55.com, LXD75.com and ScopeTrader.com - all in one. Take a moment to consider supporting me here I run this show alone :) Clear skies everyone! Richard Harris

7/26/2007 HyperTune news, new service and more There's a new offering in the HyperTune line up! The HyperTune Express service is now being offered for those who don't want a full HyperTune but want to get thier mount in top working order. Check out all the detauls on the HyperTune information page here > Order are now being accepted for pre-fall tuneups! Spots fill up very quickly (as you know) so don't delay. This may be the only chance you get to have your mount HyperTuned by LXD55.com / LXD75.com before Christmas! Richard

5/11/2007 Get in shape! Hows that summer viewing going? Now is a great time to get your scope and mount in shape for all those late night imaging sessions. Check out the online store for a suite of LXD55 mount tune-up parts..

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