It has also been my experience that a $500 used Vixen GP-DX is more accurate and reliable than any of my Meade or Celestron fork mounts have ever been. Even...
I really don't want to beat this to death but I took exception to the following subjective, generalized, biased and unsubstantiated claim: "There is nothing...
Dr. Clay, The two reasons I am interested in a GEM are (they are not necessarily valid, but are my starting points): I have a GEM right now, and I am...
Christopher, from reading your post, and Dr. Clay's, I feel like fish out of the water. Mostly for my lack of experience as an amateur astronomer, 5 months...
The Vixen GP-DX/GP-D/GP-D2 (25 lb. capacity) is a great mount that is very accurate for astrophotography and can subjectively handle refractors up to 6" and...
Exceptions....take them. This is a true claim, Chris. You have simply never been fortunate enough to have a well performing fork mount. I will not respond to...
Hi Alvaro.... Certainly understand; you might try combing through AstroMart for a good used CGEM mount (Celestron) that will easily carry a 10" scope. There...
Alvaro, I am very much with Christopher on this one. There are some nice fork mounts out there that are great for visual use and there are some expensive ones...
This monster raises its ugly head quite often.....and opinions are strong on both sides. First of all, one poster has stated that Meade equipment is pretty...
... Clay sometimes gets carried away, but when he said earlier that "There is rather a myth and mystique about the GEMs simply because of the higher end,...
"... gets carried away, " That's putting it mildly. This is the same guy who was advertising zero periodic error Meade mounts not that long ago; after his...
C'mon people, this getting nasty. Please either drop the topic or respond to each other in a polite manner. --Richard ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Richard, I agree with you, the fact is I already got my answer about the LX80, which is not what I hope for but it is an answer that I can use to make a better...
Dr. Clay certainly did an excellent repair on my (old, 2000 vintage) Meade. The fork was all but totaled (cause still unknown) and he took the time and found...
Yep. And, more to the point, Peter couldn't be more wrong. Anyone practicing further nastiness will get a nice stay in Moderated Hell. Uncle Rod Mollise ...
My experience over the last 30+ years? If Doc Clay says it, you can take it to the bank. Period. ;-) Uncle Rod Mollise Contributing Editor Sky and Telescope...
So far I'm happy with my LX80. It's a replacement mount, since the first one had major issues and had to go back. Disclaimer: Several years ago I took a vow to...
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Alvaro, don't worry about what some of the others are able to produce with their multi-thousand dollar setups. The vast majority of those, like me, who hover...
I agree. Most of us use modest equipment for our hobby. If one is trying to do serious science, well, that is another thing entirely, and I think most of those...
Jim, right now I feel the same way like you. I wish I had the money to get some of the systems described by the forum members, but right now I am limited to...
Chuck, Right now I have an Astro-Master 114eq. It is light GEM with a Newtonian Bird-Jones. If some one wonders about the Bird-Jones, the primary mirror is...
My own attempts at planetary imaging are less than spectacular, and I feel your frustration. In my case I have used webcams now long in the tooth on a 10" SCT...
Chuck, I think prime focal astrophotography (the one you are trying) is harder than afocal (the one I am doing). I wonder if you are stacking the frames from...
I think it's just an artifact. Round edges often show "ringing" after sharpening (very common on Mars images- it makes it look like you're looking though...
Hi Alvaro, Turns out I am just south of you in Las Cruces. For planetary imaging I am capturing video and processing in Registax. The single biggest issue for...
John, That is bad wording on my part. And I will take any advice that will improve my picture taken. When I place the 8 mm piece "and" then place the camera...
Chuck, How is the weather over there? Here the weather has been odd, well bad for astronomy. A lot of clouds (of course no much rain), and by this time of...
Weather for the last couple of weeks has been good, though now of course the Moon is brightening. I've been a little under the weather myself for most of those...
Yep...very interesting. While I no longer know anybody at Meade, several months ago I observed to a buddy that this would be a good match and would put Scott...
