For those who don't already know, Intes also makes a 2" (deluxe model) dielectric star diagonal suitable for refractor use. It uses an Astrosital (1/20 wave)...
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Jan 1, 2003 10:37 pm
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I can't find information on the Sirius Optics website regarding this focuser. It looks interesting. John O'Hara...
Has anyone owned or tried the lxd55 ar-6 Meade 6" achromat? It looks like a great value and I was wondering how well the autostar goto function works and how...
Hi John, The focuser is very new. Its a single speed, heavy, Crayford focuser. The focuser and flange will be sold direct from Sirius Optics for $150. The...
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Hi, I'm beginning to think that the GP/CG5/CG4 mounts are much sturdier than most people think. The aluminum tripod legs and the tripod heads are the main...
Hi folks, Does anyone know of a source of decent mechanical setting circles that will fit, or can be adapted to, a CG-5 mount? With practice, the bogus ones...
Russ, If you want to try something different, Howard's "Standard Handbook of Telescope Making" has directions for making setting circles. With the graphics...
I have a TEC140 on a GT-one mount and am planning to mount another scope alongside it in the future ... perhaps a 8" MC. What is the best way to do this? What...
Hi Rob, if you don't mind an alt azimuth mount (dobson principle), you could be interested in one of the Giro mounts. They seem to perform very well and they...
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Woops....message went before I was ready : ) Rob, I think the WO GT-1 uses a saddle plate that is compatable with the Losmandy D series plates. If that is the...
I am a long time astronomer but (surprisingly) have never owned a refractor. I usually do deep sky observing with either a Celestron 11 GPS or an old restored...
For a refractor, that's a pretty restrictive prices, leaving only about the 3" Televues, which with their short focus are better designed for stellar work...
For under $1500 I would recommend a MN-61 or MN-66 Mak-Newt. For under $1000 I would recommend a MN-56 Mak-Newt. They all give quality, refractor-like views...
Steve You should be able to get a used Takahashi FS-102 for $1500 since the price of new ones was dropped to $1895. However, this might only get you a bare...
Hi Steve, ... From: <C11GPS@...> To: <Refractors@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 9:26 AM Subject: [Refractors] Here's a fun question! Whats...
Hi Steve, indeed a fun question, and given the bitching on several of the other user groups, lots of civil and logical suggestions. Nice to see. I have read...
We shouldn't forget the quality, classical loner focus Newtonians for fine planetary scopes. Here's a test by some qualified amateurs that may surprise you: ...
. ... is ... deciding. ... I have the $130.00, 85/500 Sky Objectives Achro. It will hold it's self with any $300.00 to $500.00 80mm short tube achro....
I just sold two new Meade 5" AR5 OTA's for under $400.00. You could probably find them on ebay or AstroMart for around their. Pretty good a bad scope for...
Hi Group, I posted a question on the Williams yahoo site last Friday when I bought my new William Optic Fluoro-Star 110mm refractor and so far there has not...
Hello! Buy Celestron 150 hd 6" achromatic refractor OTA ~ $400.00 and buy chromacor adapter ~ $750.00. You will get "almost" APO cheap. Regards and clear skies...
Chris, Well, yes indeed the C9.25 would beat the TV85. You're comparing a 3.35" scope to a 9.25". The C9.25 will easily beat the 110mm on the planets as ...
Hi Steve, Another choice might be an Antares 120 mm F/8.3 acromat. These scopes, not too well known in the US, are assembled in Canada by Sky Instruments...
Steve, How about a 6" f/8 Dob for $350? I love my TV85 but my XT6 routinely beats it on Saturn. Jupiter is closer, and I prefer the refractor on the moon as...
