I just picked up a older Mid 80's Meade DS-10A with a couple Super Plossie Lenses for $300. I have never used a Eq mount scope before. Is there any Videos on...
There probably are videos. I've got a site that gives some information on EQ mounts that might help. http://www.larrydsmith.com/astro/mounts.html Post any...
Purchase and learn to use a planisphere. Go to Astronomics.com type in planisphere in the Quick Search window. Choose a 10.5" planisphere that is closest to...
... Donny, Another good investment might be a copy of "Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them" by...
Thanks for the input guys. I looked for the Firefly Deluxe and was told it is out of print by Borders. I contacted the Spokane Astronomical Society and will...
... I don't have a DS-10, but I reviewed the online instruction manual after reading your first post. As with any reflector taking pictures is possible. You...
Randall, Mine has a Drive on 1 axis. I also already have a T adapter for my digital camera from another cheap goto scope that I had and could never use. I meet...
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Hello All: Looking forward to this forum. I have had many scopes, currently I have a 12.5 DOB and a 6" S/N on a GEM. Can anyone on the forum point me to some...
Welcome aboard. I don't know what kind of astrophotography you're speaking of. If it's lunar or planetary, you might consider modifying a webcam as show here: ...
I asked a question about radial balance and have come up with what seems to be the solution: an article in Sky and Telescope by Robert Cox (S&T November 1958)....
Will do. BTW, the amount of weight depends on the distance from the optical center. I calculated it at 90mm OTA , but if you move the weight to 180mm the...
Rather than lead (pretty expensive, not to mention the toxicity when machining it), try iron or steel (69% as dense as lead). Free weights are available in...
Use brass! It is heavier than steel and doesn't rust. Lead is toxic and doesn't machine well. "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher...
Thanks Larry: I am using a DSLR, but even when not hanging a camera, the calculations I make (see Radial Balance Redux, just posted)suggest that I should about...
Hi Ed. I've used several solutions for radial counter-weighting of smaller GEM/rotating ring mounted Newts, but perhaps the simplest was adding a short...
I haven't tried it, but one neat idea I saw once was to glue a strip of velcro along the side of the tube to be weighted. Then attach a mating piece of velcro...
I like Newts myself. The are so simple in construction, one can make one by hand, or easily make modifications to the instrument. ... From: garyparkerson...
Gary- properly made Newts can eat anything else. At this moment I have a C5, C8, C14, FS 102, 6" f/8 acromat. Newts are 6" f8. 10" f 4.5, 10"f6, 16" f4.5 and...
Wow! You must also have a budget beyond mine. I have a 6" f/10 (DOB) and a 6" f/5 (EQ). I'm down from an old 8" DOB, and years ago had a 10". I like my current...
Gary, Gotta say I enjoy that "rag" :) of yours. I'm another old newt lover. An optical design that is so easy to play around with. "tweaks" galore can be done!...
... WG: Gary, the Newt hasn't gone out of fashion with me--- I have a fantastic Parallax 10" f/6.5 optimized Newt on a 250 pound GEM using Royce primary and...
Hi Gary: Many thanks for suggesting solutions, all of which are good. I will handle as much weight as a Canon XSi off the focus unit (upgraded to a Moonlite)...
Excellent solution for light weights! Ed ... of velcro along the side of the tube to be weighted. Then attach a mating piece of velcro to a cube shaped weight,...
Thanks John and congratulations on the JMI NGT. Jim and his crew did it right when they designed and built the things. As luck would have it, I notice one of...
Hi Wayne. Doesn't Joe make beautiful Newts! It seems that Parallax is one of the few remaining sources for state of the art, premium classic Newts and that's...
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