This 10 inch I have really pulls in the light and I was observing the moon last night which of course is almost full and it was like looking into a flashlight....
Hello,How is everyone doing?I'm new to astronomy and was hoping someone could answer a couple of questions.Is it possible to put a clock drive setup on a 10"...
I believe what you are looking for is a tracking platform. http://astronomy-mall.com/regular/products/eq_platforms/ http://www.ghg.net/cshaw/platform.htm ...
Constant moisture on the primary can cause damage. To prevent it, you can put a resistive heating element on the scope or better yet on the bottom of the...
There are a few options you have: An equqatorial table. This is the cheapest and easiest implementation. http://www.plettstone.com/telescopes/products.htm A...
Thanks for your input. There is no AC power in the dome. What specific kind of heating device would you use? Is there something that could be placed on the...
A low wattage light bulb placed near the primary works just fine. You can get 12V models at an auto parts store. Alternatively, you could purchase a Kendrick...
I actually have the kendrick controller already. If I were to use their heater, is it the one that straps around the OTA that would be best, placed at the...
... purchase ... Hi Joe, I don't have the setup you are referring to although I would like to have it. This group is pretty quiet. If you want more responses...
Hello.I have a 10" dob.I just bought it and I'm not happy with the teflon on the base.When I turn my telescope it doesn't turn as smoothly as I would like.Any...
Is it a commercial Dob? If so, what brand and model? There are a lot of fixes for specific models out there. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" ...
Hello,It is a Guan Sheng 10" dob that I bought from Handson Optics.It is called a 10XL.It has a bolt that holds the base and the mount together.I've got it...
Hello all, I have purchased a used Lumicon 50mm RA finderscope and am having trouble finding a diagonal with the necessary dimensions to allow a standard 20 -...
Hi Shawn, I've got the 8" GSO Dobsonian. Definitely do tap those staples into the teflon until they are below the surface. I have seen numerous suggestions to...
I've recently purchased the GSO 8" Dobsonian reflector and one of its characteristics has got me concerned. The newer models have got a different mirror cell,...
I have a finder that is similar and on mine the front lens cell has a separate lock ring behind it. It appears that this is to allow me to adjust the focus...
How thick is the mirror? It is possible that the thickness combined with the 8" diameter has the maker convinced that they didn't need a more elaborate cell to...
Christopher, Well, it does have a ring. I guess I'll just have to start taking it apart, piece by piece. I emailed Lumicon on this as well but have heard...
... Shawn, I have 2 Meade Dobs, 12.5" & 16". I also had your problem. I went to Lowe's Home store & purchased bearing sets for lazy susans & installed them...
Charles,Thanks for the info.I've got to go to Springfield this weekend and will pickup a lazy susan bearing.One question though/Where did you buy the "magic...
... weekend and will pickup a lazy susan bearing.One question though/Where did you buy the "magic slides" from?I've looked at my local WalMart and can't find...
Is anyone here familiar with the Konusky line of Newts? I saw this one and it looks pretty good. But looks aren't everything, right? I Googled for a review...
Konus scopes are made by Synta in China and have a reasonably good reputation. Orion Telescope also sells Synta scopes under their own name so reviews of the...
Hi folks,I,ve just packed a group in that was involved with refractors,nothing wrong with it other than I allready was a member of another group involved with...
Welcome aboard. I've got a 6" f/5 on an EQ mount also. Like that scope. I did replace the rather thick 3-vaned spider with a thin metal curved one. Got rid...
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