Marc All you have said is correct. Tubes came today and after placing the upper cage on the scope moved dowmward. I used fanny pack with losmandy weight and...
Since I have a 12.5 Truss tube on order, I read this thread with horror, since I think the sonotube top is much uglier than the slat top. And I don't buy the...
I must admit to being taken aback myself, initially, when I received a secondary cage that looked much different, if not more primitive, than what I was...
My personal feeling re. this has to do with the fact that if Discovery can increase their profit ration even a couple of bucks per scope then they can continue...
Ken The wait is worth it. I haven't been able to get first light yet but when sky clears I will report but as far as craftmanship it's Good and I'm sure Bill...
I'm awaiting my 17.5 and I'm delighted that the new cage has the focuser set in further than it would have been on a slat with the older design. I use the...
After the last few days of receiving and assembling the Discovery 12.5" truss dobsonian the sky allowed me a few hours to examine the optics. Setup in crop...
I'm looking for opinions in regards to Discovery's line of 8" scopes, preferably the f/6 version but f/7 is fine too. I'm looking for a scope which I can grab...
I'm looking for opinions in regards to Discovery's line of 8" scopes, preferably the f/6 version but f/7 is fine too. I'm looking for a scope which I can grab...
Steve, I have a DHQ 8" f/6. For me it is the perfect scope. I rate the optics superior to Meade, Celestron and Orion. This scope is a can't miss. The extra...
I bought the 10" f/6 pdhq for the exact purpose you describe. It is pretty heavy so depending on your fitness level, the 8" may be the biggest scope you want...
... scopes, ... notice ... good ... for ... Steve, For the PDHQ line you pay for Ebony Star formica on Teflon for the bearings on both axis. You do notice the...
Steve, I've used an 8"f/6 DHQ for several years now and I'm very happy with it. It was an inexpensive basic scope that has proven to be very durable and a...
Dan, thanks for the very helpful insights. steve "dmibell5" <dmbell@...> 09/08/2004 12:31 PM Please respond to Discovery-Dob-Users@yahoogroups.com To...
I've owned my DHQ 8" F7 dob for 2 years and have been very pleased with my scope. It's tough as nails and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another dob from...
Thanks for the insights. I should have said I merely wanted to drop mine outside quickly but yes, I agree with you, I would get it out there so it has time to...
I have been debating now for about a year on getting a Discovery 15"PDHQ. Right now I have an Orion 8" dob. I have read most of the messages from this group....
have you look the Astro Sky Dob. come with Discovery mirror.. waiting time is 6 weeks. have size from 10" thru 20" clear skies! Astro Sky ... From: mflee62 To:...
Any opinions on Astro Sky Dobs? Clear Skies, -Chuck ... waiting time is 6 weeks. have size from 10" thru 20" ... the ... and ... here ... Discovery. ... ...
Mike, There is little that hasn't been said on this site about Discovery's quality control issues and long delivery times. Believe me it's really been hashed...
... I'm a month and a half into my 12.5" Truss tube order, but I don't expect it until Christmas. It's OK. I'll probably have it 10-12 years and use it 500...
Very nice Discovery 12.5" F/5 Truss Design scope.It's less than a year old. I have purchased another scope since and it has seen little use in the last 4...
Hello, I'm a newbie here, and I'll send out a more detailed "hello" message soon, but first I wanted to know if Discovery has their [P]DHQ manuals available on...
As I remember, there is not much to the photocopied manual that comes with the scope. It outlines briefly how to assemble, eyeball collimate (no tools) and...
... anything ... and ... fix. ... all??? ... Mike, My 2 cents worth on this thread is that there are no "perfect" scopes out there. I am sure even Starmasters...
STARLOG A Tale of Two Clusters September 7, 2004 Observer: Tom Campbell Location: Iola, Kansas (Long: 95°24'W Lat: 37°55'N) Equipment: Discovery DHQ 8"...
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