... I haven't done this, but it doesn't seem impractical to me, just less convenient than an alt/az mount. Packed in a roller case, say, the LXD55 would become...
A review of the JMI AC-powered Right Ascension Drive motor for the Super Polaris mount can be found at: http://www.cloudynights.com/mounts2/JMIRA.htm Paul Bock...
Greetings to all, I've just posted the new "Lux Astrae" question. The address is still and always www.luxastrae.tk ! You can still submit your own question....
... Mary . . . If you are looking toward "go-to" as a way to find objects rather than track objects you might look into the many DSC's out there. I use...
Actually, I found a used NX114GT which should do nicely enough. Off to get a Baader bracket- thanks all! Just waiting for everything to arrive now... Mary ... ...
... to ... use. ... I reccomend the Universal Astronomics Unistar Light Deluxe for about $200 and either a Bogen 3068, or 3058. The #C5 airline portable case ...
Hello to all I am new to this group and as of yet do not own a refractor. I own an MN61 Mak-Newt on a EQ6 mount, which is awesome but not very portable. So I...
In my opinion those Synta built 4 inch refractors are a great bargain for the $$$. I briefly owned a Konus (actually a 6") and if this is anything to go by...
Hi Tex, Though somewhat longer than the short focus scopes, I am really enjoying my 4" f/15 refractor. The color is greatly reduced and the image is sharp. A ...
... go ... heard ... this ... Howdy Tex, I used to own the chinese made Celestron C102-HD and my sample has an OK optics. Very nice view for the money. But I...
Hi Tex, The C-102 is indeed a nice choice. I owned one and enjoyed it. Color will be an issue, but you can always reduce it with a minus violet filter. I ...
Harry L Drutok
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Apr 7, 2003 11:47 pm
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... fluorite ... Say Harry, sounds like be both made a sagely side-graded choice and a flight to excellence ;-)! Ron B[ee]...
Ron, Thanks...I agree. OBTW, I enjoy your "Light Cup" reports :) It is remarkable what one can see with a 4" scope. Harry...
Harry L Drutok
harry441@...
Apr 8, 2003 12:48 am
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I have the C102HD and have no complaints. The optics are quite sharp and everything works as it should. I guess the biggest problem with this model is the...
I'm on the list for a Televue NP-127 and I'm trying to choose an appropriate focuser. I'm told that the back focus is 5.6 inches. The ST-10 and color wheel...
Ladies & Gentlemen... I'm considering the purchase of either a Nikon 885 or an Olympus C4000 to get started in imaging with a Meade LXD55 SN10 and AR6 mounted...
Hi, I had a older 4" refractor a few years back and could see the white ovals as clearly defind arcs on Jupiter, now with a newer 4" APO I am not able to see...
... white ovals as clearly defind arcs on Jupiter, now with a newer 4" APO I am not able to see them as good as before, do the white ovals change shape, are...
Thanks to all who replied,I appreciate it as it helps with my decision. It looks to me if you have the budget the TV102 seems to be the scope of choice (or at...
... Thanks Bill, I was seeing them as 4 or 5 egg like figures accross the planet but this was 3 or 4 years ago, I feel better now, I never knew much about the...
... about) ... I ... "It sure looks to you" like a mighty wise choice, Tex ;-)! People who have used the orthos with the TV-102 really like the sharpness,...
... Did anyone suggest one of Stellarvue's 102mm APO's? Both use a 2" dual speed Crayford focuser that also rotates. Price is about the same as T-V (OTA) but...
Hi! Has anyone compared the new TMB Optical 152-mm f/8 achromat with Celestron's CR150HD yet? The two telescopes seem to be more or less in the same league...
Hi! I have one on order, but the TMB 152mm f6 achromat doesn't exist yet. It was originally due at the beginning of this month, but evidently there's been so...
Hi Joe, is that a 'rich field' version or did you mistype the f-ratio? Clear skies! Jure ... yet. ... stopped ... with ... less ... expect ... would ... the...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Refractors group. File : /00...
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Apr 12, 2003 10:21 pm
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... to ... about) ... type ... All I ... Newt...any ... dual No, but I have looked at them before. I cant seem to find much on the stellarvue apo's in terms of...
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