See Astromart Ad 740289. Original model Discovery 12 1/2" Dobsonian reflector (has smaller bearings than new Discoveries, white laminate rocker box with the...
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Tom Campbell
starlogborg
Sep 26, 2011 4:34 am
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...
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Tom Campbell
starlogborg
Sep 29, 2011 4:39 pm
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...
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govega@...
Govega
Sep 29, 2011 4:42 pm
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...
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Mike
userx7
Oct 2, 2011 3:27 pm
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...
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singularity1101
Nov 29, 2011 1:32 am
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...
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bruce
taurusx_99
Nov 30, 2011 12:23 am
Hello Chris, what are you asking for the viewers thanks bruce...
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Jonathan Kendrick
jonathankend...
Dec 13, 2011 9:52 pm
it's very beautiful.see the picture: Avaiable in ebay store:...
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rpmtm
Dec 24, 2011 7:26 pm
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! ...
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Penny Otte
Govega
Dec 24, 2011 8:35 pm
Thanks same to u! HAve a question we bought a new sct Celestron a few months agi webneed help collimating!...
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rpmtm
Dec 25, 2011 1:03 am
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...
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Don D'Egidio
astrojunkie52
Dec 26, 2011 6:29 am
Penny, What do you want to know? Sometimes it's harder describing what to do than actually doing it. I'm going to post a few links for you. ...
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Penny Otte
Govega
Dec 26, 2011 11:01 am
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...
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Don D'Egidio
astrojunkie52
Dec 26, 2011 12:45 pm
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...
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Penny Otte
Govega
Dec 26, 2011 5:30 pm
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...
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johnnyblu68
Mar 19, 2012 8:04 pm
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...
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William Harwood
rocketlx90
Mar 20, 2012 4:27 pm
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...
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Peter Rosenholm
treelaw45
May 9, 2012 4:22 pm
wow this is amazing look into this http://www.onenews15.net/biz/?page=9466840...
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orymm13@...
marchiafava2004
Aug 9, 2012 6:45 am
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...
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Dude Johnson
sagongrassi
Sep 24, 2012 11:48 am
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...
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Howard_99503
Sep 27, 2012 5:03 am
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...
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tincanandstring
Sep 28, 2012 1:58 am
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...
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enrique martinez
e_martinez_b
Oct 11, 2012 8:08 pm
hi. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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jwaters125
Nov 21, 2012 12:25 am
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...
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Mark Ost
jimcoble2000
Nov 21, 2012 1:24 am
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...
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Jack Barnes
wa7kmr
Nov 21, 2012 1:50 am
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...
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Gary Shannon
gar6179
Nov 22, 2012 1:14 am
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...
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Michael Dunnigan
mdunnigan64
Jan 23, 2013 2:15 am
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...
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frank s
zxlp69
Apr 16, 2013 5:41 am
http://htwins.net/scale2/ use left and right arrows...
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singularity1101
Apr 28, 2013 8:19 pm
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...
