... 800# ... attach ... interested ... securing ... Not trying to confuse the issue - but, you CAN use rings with the EQ- 1 and the ED-80. I'm doing that now....
... looks ... to ... me ... quicker ... in ... stable. ... EQ- ... the ... carrying ... Oh, for the ST-80 (which I also have, and use with rings), you will ...
... Indeed you do. My Sky-Watcher branded ST80 came with tube rings, attached to a nasty plastic block with tripod thread holes. I replaced this with a length...
... Tell ... Here ya go: http://tomduggan.com/astro/EQ-2_tripod.jpg -or- http://tinyurl.com/3ybxw Its somewhat similar to the Vixen aluminum tripods: ...
... will ... the ... up ... being ... attached ... with a ... can ... drilled ... still ... Jim: Neat setup. I have an extra length of dovetail lying around,...
... the ... I have done the modifications to three short tube scopes already and have seen improvement each time. The biggest improvement was with my Apogee...
Are either of Apogee's 80f5s worth having? They offer two, one on a tripod for ~$100, another (are they the same OTA?) on a GEM for ~$130. How do they...
... one ... for ... George, There is more variation between samples with Apogee. The Widestar 80 and Widestar 90 use the same OTA. Mine was a Widestar 90 and...
... Purchased one of the Apogee $99.95 80f5's. Sent it back the next day for a refund. Don't know about the new series of telescopes Apogee has that offer 2"...
... Thank you Jerome, couldn't remember who bought and returned the Widestar 80AT. The new Apogee Richest-Field Refractors do seem interesting but with the...
On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 03:16:46 -0000, you wrote: (snipped) ... The Apogee $99.95 scope I purchased (and quickly returned for a refund) had serious collimation...
... Be very, very careful when you remove the retaining ring that holds the objective in place. I did the mods on my ST80, and got some benefits; however, the...
... David (or anyone), What solvent (or other method) did you use to remove the Synta grease? Also, do you have any recommendations for a particular type or...
I would like to attach my Nikon D70 to a small telescope (Like the ST80) to use as a telephot lens and also as a guiding scope for my LXD55 SN6" telescope. Can...
I would like to attach my Nikon D70 to a small telescope (Like the ST80) to use as a telephot lens and also as a guiding scope for my LXD55 SN6" telescope. Can...
... I use stuff sold for degreasing car engines and the like. One UK brand is called "Gunk". I don't know what it contains, but the health and safety warnings...
... The Short Tube 80 will work fine for use on the camera, I use mine on my film SLR's with good success. On the 35mm film frame I just start to detect a...
I've attached a Pentax 35mm SLR to my ST80 with no problem (as far at attaching, anyway) But, IMHO, it makes a poor telephoto lens. The depth of field is...
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... type ... Neil, I used a product called Zep Formula 505 cleaner degreaser but wasn't that crazy about how it worked, but with the help of the Zep and many ...
... ST80) to use as a telephot lens and also as a guiding scope for my LXD55 SN6" telescope. ... Yes and no. I did some day and night photography with a Pentax...
... type ... Varsol works well to remove the grease (Americans call this stuff Mineral Spirits?). If one lives in a cold climate (with winter) white lithium...
... color, ... and ... FOV. ... Leo Sounds like the same debate I had a few months back I also chose the Nighthawk. At a focal lenght of 600mm the 80ED is...
[Jim Horn] Leo - It will be a cold, sad day should you ever leave our fine group. Your contributions are terrific. Clear skies! Jim Horn, group originator...
... I'm a happy 102f5 owner. One problem with the Celestron is the crappy finder it comes with. I replaced mine with the Orion 6x30 "correct image" right...
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