See Astromart Ad 740289. Original model Discovery 12 1/2" Dobsonian reflector (has smaller bearings than new Discoveries, white laminate rocker box with the...
Hello, everyone. Several years ago, I was a member of this group, but I've been inactive for quite awhile due to life's demands. But now, I'm finding myself...
Due to several life-changing events, including getting married, I've spent the last few years away from astronomy. However, now things are settling down and I...
Thanks for the great report. Reminds me of the old days when we all posted great observing reports. Now that the mosquitoes are calming down, I should be able...
Great report Tom! I definitely remember your reports back then. Thanks for sharing. As soon as the clouds part I'm planning to take my Discovery 12.5" split...
Hi all, I have a Denkmeier 2 binoviewer with 3 way power switch and 2" OCS that has complimented my 17.5 PDHQ for quite a while. I'm going to sell the...
Happy Holidays! Love & joy to you & your family! Best Wishes for the New Year! Comet LoveJoy & the Milky Way as seen on Christmas Eve from Australia! ...
Hi Penny, I am not personally familiar with collimating an SCT. Some members of our club, SJAC, know more about that if no one in this group has advice. Peace...
Hi Don- long story but basically when we first got the scope, the secondary
was spinning freely. We called Celestron and finally they admitted that did
not...
Penny, I've never had much success with a laser used on a SCT. Much easier with artificial star to get close enough collimation until you can use Polaris for...
Don- the images/info in the first link seems very easy to follow. Now, if
my eyes can see to do that fine tuning. I will try to take out tonight if it
is...
I recently acquired a 10" PDHQ to which I am considering adding digital setting circles. I already have a SkyCommander unit hooked up to a DM-4 Discmount that...
John: I have a 16-inch split-tube Discovery. I bought a Sky Commander and 10,000-step encoders from Astro Systems (http://www.astrosystems.biz/dsc.htm) several...
http://skor.ba/yrbnonh.php?rang=414You can work today comfortabIe from your home______________It is certainly not so made because it is anecessary shape which...
Hello, Wecome everyone. I am new to this group and kind of new to observing. I have observed from many telescopes of all kinds. I started off with an APO 80MM...
I bought one three or four years ago as my first, and so far only, scope. I'm glad I went with the aperture. It's been a great learning experience but I can't...
My 10" f/5.6 was built by Discovery about 15 years ago. (It is an Orion PDSE.) I purchased it over three years ago, it is the best of over 20 scopes on...
Due to back problems I am selling my 18" Obsession. For now I am considering the Discovery 12.5 F/5 Truss DOB. But I have been told that the order time is...
Hi Jim I have the 12.5 and the 17.5. I think maybe I can help you. The 12.5 is fairly heavy so be a bit careful there. Now my 12.5 was the old solid tube that...
Hi Jim, I am not up to speed with the current Discovery Dob's but have owned a 17" truss dob from Discovery for many years. The optics seems to very good maybe...
I purchased a 14 inch, {one of the last}, tube type scope about 12 years ago. The scope came in completely destroyed box, which I thought would have ruined the...
Hi everyone, I am waiting for the arrival of my new 12.5 split tube from Bill and thought I would benefit from your experience. I live in Michigan and any...
Hello Michael...it's been a while since I've visited this site. Even though there hasn't been much activity for some time there IS a huge amount of great...
