I've already got a 26mm + 2x barlow. This combination gives a FOV 32 arc mins (full moon is 33 arcmins) so the FOV is too small. I am really looking for an...
I've already got a 26mm + 2x barlow. This combination gives a FOV 32 arc mins (full moon is 33 arcmins) so the FOV is too small. I am really looking for an...
But is it better than the meade 97.mm 4000 series Plossl that came with the scope when I bought it secondhand? If so, in what way and by how much? Michael...
Michael, I've been trying to work out the same sort of thing for my Coronado MaxScope solar scope - ie. to get good magnification and still be able to see all...
It is sharper. It has a narrower apparent field of view. It is different. Better? Depends on your priorities. Sharpness or AFOV. For me, sharpness is more...
Thanks Try the attached spreadsheet (not mine!) Michael Morris ... _________________________________________________________________ Sign-up for a FREE BT...
... Rich,is your Daylight Savings on or off? I live in Michigan, though we use Daylight Savings time here, we are not on DST from Oct. to Apr. If you live in a...
... Hopefully you don't run through that list, in that order, every time... And i don't see the word "align" up there. (SYNC is a different function) What...
Hi all, Thanks for all your replies. I will certainly try the angle verification. Just want to clarify that when I said "synced", I meant "aligned" but then...
Chuck What kind of diagonal do you use? Bill ... From: Chuck Taylor To: ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 11:30 PM Subject: Re:...
... Hi Bill, It's an older no label version that I kept because I liked it better than others. (I'm not sure where you can buy the same model!) ;-) As to the...
I'm using an ETX125 and considering some modifications for dew controller and focuser controller lines. There is a 9v line from transformer to electric focuser...
Hi, The 7mm University Optics occular is my favorite for high power with my two etx's, (etx 90 on a gem mount, and 125mm all-metal on a celestron double fork...
Hi Chuck, Here's the problem you face. The control lines for the Alt drive pass through a spindle that connects the upper and lower cast plates in the ETX. The...
Dick, You mention that Training and Calibration will be remembered from previous sessions. I thought that Aligning was remembered also. Am I mistaken here?...
I have an ETX-125 that is having a difficult time tracking. For instance while watching Saturn, it will fall behind a couple of degrees, then jump back, then...
... Alignment is remembered only if you PARK the scope. (whereby it moves itself to the "perfect powerup position") It won't even ask you to Align... Otherwise...
Ive read many good things with the Celestron Ultima barlow, ($60 at amazon.com). Which i bought for my ETX. Ive read that it is one of the best barlows to...
I have an Etx-125 that I use in Alt/Az mode for viewing. I would like to try viewing in Polar mode. I have an #884 tripod and know that is not accurate in...
... on ... For polar aligning my ETX-105, I put a balance on the base of the tripod to insure that it is level, then turn the OTA straight up and put a balance...
... Jack, the way that I polar align my ETX-125 w/ #884 mount is to use Polaris as the guide. I set the scope so that the tube is pointed straight up, 90...
Thanks for the advice. Do you make the fine adjustments using the Autostar or manually? Do you worry about the polar offset for true north? I have a 12mm ...
... Questions are not a problem. Keep them coming. We all want you to enjoy is insane hobby as much as we do. On to the answers: I do not make the adjustments...
Thanks for taking the fear out of polar alignment for me. I'll try it out at the next clear night. I hear that will be sometime in 2005. ... enjoy ... wedge ...
Hi... I'm preparing to take a 3 week vacation in New Zealand... we'll be self-driving a sleepervan around the South Island for two weeks, and then a week on...
Reminder: don't forget to put the scope in the home position! Here are the steps I follow: NEAR SUNSET 1) Drag it all outside. (If necessary, attach scope to...
