Typically Newts tube lengths are very close to the focal length. Classic f/6 ones are usually exactly that-(I have the 10 f/6 and the tube length is 60")-it...
Hi All, Just joined last week. I'm getting back into the hobby after an absence. I have an old Celestron C4.5 reflector and it's been pretty good to me. ...
In a message dated 5/18/2009 10:53:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Ben - in general, the choice between an equatorially mounted Newt and a dobsonian Newt is...
Hi Ben, Like you I moved from a smaller Newt to an 8", a Celestron C8-N with a Moonlite Crayford. I tried it on my CG-5 and it nearly overwhelmed it, terrible...
Ben, I would agree with what Mick has written - it has a lot to do with personal preference. I started off with a 6" reflector on a GEM because back then...
HI All: I want to rebuild my eight inch dob using a new length of sono tube. Any directions to web sites showing dob mount construction that I could do with my...
In a message dated 5/18/2009 10:14:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Mr. Meacham - while not directly associated with dobs, there is a program called Newt...
Hi Frank, Well that may cause me to do some re-thinking. I had been looking at the C8-N (been real happy with my C4.5). One of the local shops has the C8-N...
Hi Mick, Thank you very much for your thoughts. You are correct, I need to decide what fits my world the best. I am hoping to get to try out both type of...
Hi Ben, I've been out of town, sorry I could not get back to you sooner. There have been three iterations of the CG-5, the latest apparently has tubular steel...
hey group i just received my new telescope yesterday, it's a celestron power seeker 127 EQ. and had to spend much time on the internet before i deciede. i took...
Hello Richie: I noticed that the 5" reflector has been "Discontinued" by Celestron, But it should be easy enough to spot the Moon with it. once you have your...
hey group i saw saturn last night and was amazed with it, it's the frist time i see it live!! it appear like a tiny disk with a like across it (rings), i was...
Your 1 and 2 are both possible. Additional possibilities are 3. Low quality telescope 4. Collimation needed 5. Seeing conditions (steadiness of the air)...
Richie, your 5" scope should handle 150x. I am not familiar with the quality or build of the powerseeker, but a 5" scope at a maximum of 50x to 60x per inch of...
Richie, The addition of your Barlow is the cause that you cannot reach focus. The solution might be as simple as inserting a diagonal between your Barlow and...
Hi Richie: I am glad you found Saturn: Before going out to observe with your scope, try keeping it under a shed or in the garage about 30 minutes before...
yes W. i can fully adjust the focuser in / out, but object is not clear.... although the planet was clear though the 20mm eyepeice, but looks a very small...
thank you Travis. i'm using the barlow and eye peices supplied, they are Celestron Brand and did not bought any additional yet until i get familiar with the...
thank you oscar, you are very right about the adaptation of temp with the mirror, specially my place is very humid and hot these days, and i was keeping the...
Rich, collimation tools do not contain lenses. I use 3 tools: site tube, chesire, and autocollimator. The site tube is a long tube with crosshairs. It is used...
Where do you live? I Live In East Central Florida where the Humidity is way high most of the nights, They do sell Dew Heaters and straps for your eyepieces...
Tell Me Richie: In your neck of the woods, what time do you observe Saturn, and in what location? Last night I was observing Saturn around 10pm Eastern time...
hey i located saturn on the south west, but with the help of starts of Arcturus and Spica to the south of it, then saturn lay at the top of the almost 90...
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