I second that motion. We did some observing during the party last night of M42, Mintaka, and Saturn and Jupiter. Have a safe, healthy and happy New Years...
HI ALL, I'm new to the group, but not the hobby. I've done some reading on Discovery telescopes, but haven't had the chance to talk to real users. I've order...
Happy New Year everyone!!! Well, Discovery has just "sweetened the pot" a little by offering free Digital Setting Circles on all truss dobs ordered before Jan....
My Discovery DSC system for my 10"dhq was made by Tangent. This box is sold under several brand names. The caution is that I have never been able to get a...
Val, Welcome to the group. I think you will be pleased with your decision. I have had my 17.5"PDHQ for over two years now. You'll be bagging some phenomenal...
David Carlstrom
Starman@...
Jan 2, 2003 2:19 am
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The other night I was collimating my 12.5" PDHQ and I left a fingerprint on the secondary mirror. I have read numerous articles about cleaning the primary....
Hi - Moving up from a smaller Orion and had planned on a DHQ 10 but now I'm not so sure. Just checked Discovery website and noticed 13.1 for $999. I know its...
I use the same optics that are in the 13.1" scope, although mine are in a Truss Kit, but my optics, even though not pyrex are nothing short of amazing where...
I would just use distilled water and see it that works first with very light pressure and cotton ball.More than likely the fingerprint will not effect ...
Greetings: For a catalog of the Tangent-derived DSC's, see: <http://www.eanet.com/kodama/astro/docs/> ...and look at the section for the Celestron Advanced...
The catalog on the website below fits the Discovery M3 version 3.66 for the stars (ST) but not for the (NS). This is good as it solves a significant part of...
Update - I spoke to the Discovery company today, specifically one of the owners, (isn't that great) and they explained about the 13.1 scope. It seems they have...
Update - I spoke to the Discovery company today, specifically one of the owners, (isn't that great) and they explained about the 13.1 scope. It seems they have...
Update - I spoke to the Discovery company today, specifically one of the owners, (isn't that great) and they explained about the 13.1 scope. It seems they have...
Someone mentioned the MEssier book by H.C. Pennington. That book is out of stock. Anyone know how to get a new one or want to sell theirs? No moon last night...
You wont regret it. The "standard" base gives up nothing to the "fancier" one besides looks. I find the movement in my DHQ scope is every bit as good, if not...
Can anyone tell me what's involved in removing the primary from the cell? After you remove the cell with mirror from the tube is it just a matter of loosening...
Out of stock where? If you have not tried the publisher directly, you should. Willmann-Bell http://www.willbell.com/ It will save you at least two weeks than...
I am the guy that mentioned the book. Do you have a Barns and Noble book store out where the buffalo's roam? That is were I ordered mine. 'Twas shipped to my...
Frank I just wanted to mention that Rigel is a double star that is somewhat hard to split, so on other nights of just *simple* old stars, you may want to try...
Well it could be as simple as the 3 clips/ or on some of their larger mirrors they are silicone to the cell' this means cutting the silicone. I would not do...
Agh! Digest #666! Is it the end of the group? ... ===== Fred Kiesche (FPK3) "As for that downloading stuff, I think those guys who seriously consider that...
On Thursday, January 2, 2003, 8:22:04 PM, Tom <tommyl20@...> wrote: Tthc> Well that's all I know and I'm still excited Tthc> about the potential of a...
Also among the stars mentioned, Castor is a multiple, with two close white stars of magnitude 2 and 3 and a wide 9th-magnitude red dwarf. Rigel's companion is...
I have not seen the book by SJO yet. I have my first Messier book that was recommended to me by Allen Guthmiller (superb astrophtographer and contributor in...
Both Pennington's and O'Meara's books are excellent, but they are target somewhat different readers. Pennington's book is more suitable for beginners, whereas...
Rich, Sounds like they would compliment each other nicely. I used the M M F G to help me complete the Messier's at leisure. I use analog setting circles and...
Larry, I tried my hand at reviewing the O'Meara book -msg 4393. Since then, however, I've discovered that I don't like to read when I'm at the eyepiece. ...
Al, I will surely second that. The only major down side is light pollution, but technology has always been a double edged sword. Overall though, the good...
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