I am in the process of changing to a pier mount. I noticed that the power box that has the on/off switch and the hand controller plugs into, is grounded to the...
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Hi Rick, Thanks for the info- yes I have that book and believe it's a 'must-own' book if you're thinking of building a truss dob. David Kriege seems to know...
Rick, I switched from the stock Meade tripod on my LXD55 GOTO to a Ken Dauzat Ultra Pier II 5 years ago. My LXD55 GOTO GEM doesn't have any grounding...
Just wondering if anyone knows of a finder scope I can use to guide with. I'd be using my DSI II Pro CCD camera to guide the LX90 8" Meade. Thanks, Joe...
Thanks Jean, I will most likely do this, as I believe you are right. My pier is homemade and is made of some pretty strange material. Mostly non conductive....
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Joe, I used to auto-guide using my 7x30 'stock' finder scope and the original DSI. Worked just fine. You can probably pick one up for fairly cheap somewhere...
Went to Focus today. As usual with anything I want, they didn't have. I'm looking at the finder scope I got with the LX90 8" and there is no way I can take...
Well, looky here. Jean managed to snag a kitchen pass for Friday evening!!!!! I'll actually head out to my first gabfest in...sheez, I don't know how long....
NASA Science News for September 30, 2008 Astronomers who count sunspots have announced that 2008 has become the "blankest year" of the Space Age. Sunspot...
NASA Science News for October 1, 2008 NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft is returning to Mercury. On Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, the probe will conduct the second of three...
Hey Joe. I have a finder scope that came with my LX 90 you can have it if you want. Thanks Moe ... From: Josef Pittner To: OAOG@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
All, As part of a test for the new wireless high speed internet and a new computer at the shop, I have installed a webcam pointing toward my assembly bench...
Ok, thanks Moe. Joe ... have it if you want. Thanks Moe ... have. ... is ... DSI. ... for ... to guide ... LX90 8" ... virus signature database 3487 (20081002)...
It came, it went just as fast. Scheduling change for tomorrow evening- Sorry I won't be there :( On the plus side, going this evening to buy the wood for the...
I am planning on going to the gab-fest tomorrow night and bringing a few new toys in case anyone would like to have a look. Here is what I have --a remote...
Hi Mary! I'll bring my green laser and will be curious to see how that remote switch and mount works out. Could maybe be a good alternative for me to...
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I guess Liang's it is for the pre gabfest dinner. I should be there around 5:30 or so. Joe MEADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Looks like the clouds may be moving out tomorrow. I'm thinking of heading out to Moosecreek tomorrow night (Saturday). If the clouds persist and Boundary...
Rock ... I tuned in from my Vancouver hotel room yesterday morning ... Fascinating to watch you at work ... No sound though ... how come? Simon (still in...
There is No Chapter session tonight. It will be on Tuesday if the weather is good. Thanks Moe ... From: flori.suciu To: OAOG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
Well it doesn't look good for tonight so I'm calling a no go. After last nights gabfest I'm afraid to observe with Rob Lavoie and his rubber glove. Joe ...
Crazy cold, but oh so beautiful! Enjoy!! ... THE PHOTO BELOW IS A FIRE RAINBOW - THE RAREST OF ALL NATURALLY OCCURRING ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA. THE PICTURE WAS...