Well, I'm still batting zero. Thought I had found a place to query yahoo from, but got some meaningless return from Yahoo games?? Really irks me, but no matter...
Anybody have any ides what this means? Unmarsh the xml response failed. Error code : 107 Now I'm starting to get that when I try to look at a photo. Sheese!!!...
I can find an Unmarshal xml error -- in java. Is java involved in what you are doing? Are you using a java browser? ... From: John <j_minnerath@...> ...
Larry, Let me check into that. I know java is loaded because sometimes on certain websites it comes on. Could that be it? I think it's been inthere a long...
Nope. There were 2 java programs, removed them, but get the same error. it's gone from not being able to upload a photo to now not being able to even open an...
Are you talking about your browser failing to load photos? You are in Windows I assume? What browser are you using? Have to tried a different browser, like...
...of New Perspectives on Newtonian Collimation is now available. Information is available here: http://homepage.mac.com/vicmenard/telescopes/index.html The...
Um, I don't think the browser has anything to do with it. One of my computers uses Firefox, the other IE. Just after spending many many more hours scanning...
It could certainly be a Yahoo thing. I haven't tried uploading any images to a group lately, but Yahoo is always messing with their system. I call that kind of...
I am looking to buy a go to reflector when my bonus check arrives. I am now using a 5inch Orion Starmax SCT as a grab and go. My question for you who have...
I'm guessing you're talking about the Equatorial mounted Newtonians from Orion? I'll just toss in my two cents for you to ponder. I use a 6 inch EQ Newtonian....
I have an 8" reflector and a 6" refractor....the 8" offers far brighter views that has surprised me. The 8" offers almost twice the light in comparison to...
... Just to give a practical comparison Celestron's 8" CPC SCT weighs in at 61 lbs while with OTA and tripod their 10" CPC SCT comes in at 84 lbs. It's well to...
... For visual work, unquestionably yes. ... There are several other considerations that enter into the mix when imaging is involved. With imaging, aperture...
I agree. For photography, the drive and steadiness of the mount are all important. You can compensate for telescope size with exposure. For example, look at...
Thanks for the replies on buying an 8 or 10 inch reflector. One more question. Does anyone have any experience with the skywatcher brand of scopess,...
... WG: Well, I know Bob and he IS the preeminent master astrophotographer AFAIK with the Q3.5s. And someone can always botch a picture with a larger scope...
I'm making a wood base for my 12" Meade Lightbridge. I would like to be able to level the base for tracking purposes. I not sure what to use for adjustable...
In a message dated 12/29/2008 1:48:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Mr. Bahmer - visit the McMaster-Carr website (www.mcmaster.com). Very large, well-stocked...
I'm not familiar with that camera. Is it an SLR? Is the Lens removed? Eyepiece removed? If so, are you sure you have enough focuser travel to get the film...
Just to add a little to the previous reply. As a greenhorn, it's worth checking the terminology: Prime focus means imaging at the primary objective focal...
This is common with Newtonians and SLR's because SLR's have their focal plane so far back into the camera. This can be solved in several ways. 1. Use a Barlow...
That would be a trade off decision. If the current secondary is adequate, it's likely not "just" adequate. An inch or two of mirror movement wouldn't demand...
According to Newt 2.5 (which can be found in the Files Section of this group's home page), my secondary size is precisely perfect for my current OTA geometry....
There is also the option of using a Bahtinov Mask to achieve a good focus. You can generate your own mask using the online util via the link below: ...
Hello, If you want one of these mask, this is who to buy from. I have purchased 2 from them and they work great and are a third cost of the other folks. ...
... WG: Not if the scope was designed properly in the first place. ... WG: It /should/ be if the scope was designed properly in the first place. ... WG: Not...