Hi Mark, Guess you probably know I'm grinning. ;) It's really fun when the seeing gets out of the way and lets scopes do their thing. The detail I saw on Mars...
The kicker of it all Mike is that the seeing wasn't exactly stellar (pardon the pun). The good views I have had over the past few weeks have been the on and...
Always a challenge trying to catch great seeing. I was out last night doing final checks on a 10" that I'm delivering to Phoenix today and the seeing was fair...
The recent addition of a Casady 14" saddle plate has proven to be another step in the right direction. No other single change has provided the level of added...
... The current project is an 8" f/7 Newtonian. The mount(for now)is a Gemini G11, although I appreciate the Gemini system more for it's servos than it's goto...
Mark it is a 10" F-4 Newt it is a GoTO with GPS EQ Mount. you have to reach way back in the rack on the bottom shelf at Clestron to find one.Lol they are a ...
... reach way ... they are a ... but the ... as you ... After I posted the last reply, I had to give in to curiosity. I had a gut feeling the C10 moniker...
Mark the head has been revamped with the addition of 2 sets of ball bearings on the R/A axis, it is made to handle a heavier load like the CG-6 about 40lbs I...
... bearings ... about ... Man, I asked Celestron, I asked Anacortes, I posted inquiries. No one could give me much of anything at the time. What I did get was...
I am looking for a Meader saddle plat that accepts tube rings. Probably would have to be from an 826, 628. Also could use a set of 8 inch rings. Let me know...
... have to be from an 826, 628. Also could use a set of 8 ... Hi Keith! I can't help you with your quest for Meade parts, but I was wondering how you ever...
Hi, I have a problem with the motor LXDs 55, I want to adapt them on the fitting Losmandy GM8. Can someone recommend me how to do? I have intention to use the...
I think you want the RoboScope group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RoboScope "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design...
Beginning yesterday, a potentially harmful virus is being spread via email spoof attacks. These emails appear to be from official Yahoo group moderators due to...
... spoof attacks. These emails appear to be from official ... in the body of the email describes account suspension ... zip file attachment with a virus...
A new Astronomy Online group has been formed & is alive & growing. 144 members in 7 days! It has been reformed & is moderated by some caring & seasoned...
Hi all, forgive my lack of knowledge, but I'm interested in making a Newtonian telescope and need advice as to the minimum primary mirror size and the foacal...
... a ... mirror ... Jeffrey Mein I think that an 8" is a nice compromise,the mirror won,t cost you an arm and a leg,if you can spend a bit more and are...
I'm considering buying a used 14.5" Starmaster Compact I scope. The asking price is $2000. This truss tube dobsonian has a somewhat unusual design. The are...
Greetings: I can't help you with the design, but I had a 15" SM (the only 15" model made). I bought it for around ~$3,000 and sold it for $3,500. It was...
I am new to the group, but not that new to astronomy and I'm having trouble deciding on my next scope. I have narrowed the search to a newtonian with...
I have been at NEAF or I would have given you an answer sooner! Sorry about that. Anyway, A Zambuto mirror is considered the ultimate and they are renowned for...
Helix Manufacturing (authorized University Optics dealer) is having an overstock sale on 5,6,7 and 9mm orthos. 10% on the 5,6,9mm and 15% on the 7mm. I have no...
I just found this group a few minutes ago or I would have answered sooner. I am a huge fan of Orion telescopes. I own three of them. The first one I bought...
... <meinja@i...> ... making ... comfortable ... Hello everyone, I only just subscribed to this forum, so I think I should introduce myself. My name's Carlos...
Hi group, Is there anybody out there imaging with a focal reducer that you are happy with? I mean, no field curvature and no significant distortion? I have an...
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