the celestron eyepiece set is based on their more inferior sirius range. the meade's series 4000 are generally very good. I did a comparison before and the ...
I'm very disapointed with my Celestron eyepiece kit..... Airconvent <airconvent@...> wrote:the celestron eyepiece set is based on their more inferior...
Hi, I took some pictures of the moon yesterday, with my Minolta DiMage F100, very tricky to hold it still... http://www.jakerlund.com/gallery/album31 /Jan...
Does anyone have any experience of using the 'Baader Solar Continuum Filter' with an ETX 90? Apparantly this filter (when used in conjunction with a...
I got a couple of Owl Services new "WA" eps on eBay (owlservices.com) and am pretty pleased with their performance. I paid $30 each plus $3.50 S&H for a WA...
Seems to me most photo/ep cases are over priced. I found the same case that Orion sells for $50 at Home Depot for $20 in the toolbox section. Some sort of...
Hi all, I have for sale a Kendrick Astro Systems Solar Filter that fits a meade ETX 90 or similar. The filter is made with the Baader AstroSolar Film. The...
just my opinion, but.... I like the new features... and am anxiously awaiting them... Yes it's no big deal to level and align the 125, but if the accessory...
I too have the $20 home depot case...Best $20 i've spent on astronomy!!! all the guys in the club have them too (thats how I found out about them).. and I...
once again, just my opinion... I'm at fault here... I'm not a purist, nor was I ever really "cool"... I don't care for the scopes that use acronyms and are a...
Hi All, I just got a new ETX125 (had to return it for a replacement as the motor jammed and would not release). I also returned the $150 case after seeing a...
Another good idea when cutting foam is to wet it and litely ring it out, you just want it moist... put it in the freezer long enough to freeze, overnight is...
You might want to check this out while you are at WallyWorld: http://www.beevo.com/scope_case.htm This works like a dream!! Beevo (aka Bill VanOrden)...
If you want to cut nicely sized holes for small eyepieces, a piece of chromed brass plumbing extention sharpened with a deburring tool works famously!! Beevo...
I have what is probably a basic question but has stumped me a while with a camera case I want to reoutfit. Where do you get foam (black and yellow)? I have...
hi bill interesting concept. i have some difficutly differentating was was original and what was the addition. Its that for an etx90 only? I noted that most...
Does anyone know have easy itis to remove the OTA from the forks and mount it as a spotting scope - can it be done and if so is there anything to be careful...
... Overall, it's easy (4 screws)... but there is one heart-stopping move required which i -hate-. First, visit Mike Weasner's ETX site, and prowl through the...
... other info I've read was a lot more complicated. Thanks for the warning about the snap and pop, I was well prepared. Have to buy a better photo tripod now....
I finaly got some some clear sky last night and set up my ETX-125ec ready for a night of observation. I had also just taken delivery of a Meade 9.7mm 4000...
Depends on sky conditions and aperture. The ETX-125 is a fine telescope that can see many DSOs. However, with my LX90, which has an eight inch aperture, there...
I hate to say this but I felt the same way when I set mine up. It ... From: "timmoorespain" <timmoorespain@...> To: <ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
I am sorry to say but I felt the same way when I set mine up. I found it only good for plantary viewing and the moon. Guess I was expecting the Hubble or at...
The Dumbell is tough. I've seen it through my 6" f/5 Newtonian, which is optimal for stellar observation. But is was hard to find, and not spectacular. With a...
... Just to piggyback a little on this. I absolutely love my ETX-90 and am using it to get my AL Double Star award (when I have time). It's great for what it...
