... This ... their ... found ... Please ... Sorry, Don; Randy-san is way ahead of you. He's been collecting and I certainly paid my dues ;-). Perhaps, his...
9832
island_hermit
May 1, 2002 10:27 pm
... To All Non SV Scope Users Darren forgot to mention the $50 US annual fee for Non SV owners. This fee is applied to the Non SV scope owners in the Group to...
9831
mkjet7060@...
mkjet7060
May 1, 2002 8:26 pm
9830
mkjet7060@...
mkjet7060
May 1, 2002 7:39 pm
In a message dated 5/1/02 11:06:41 AM, relgert@... writes: << Regarding the exchange and taxes, what you need to do is get an American relative or...
9829
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 7:20 pm
... Sometimes, as there seems to be different changes to the old Poalris mount over the years, the motor drive for an EQ3 Synta mount, and/or the motor drive...
9828
Darren Hennig
ab_oculum
May 1, 2002 7:18 pm
Tom; You are probably right there - the longer f-ratio scopes can handle a less critical focal travel. I guess my impressions of this unit [the DX1] are such...
9827
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 7:15 pm
... the MKII 40mm Konig is, IMO, a better eyepeice than the Antares erlfe, but the older, Mark I, is again, IMO, not as good. joe www.oneilphoto.on.ca ...
9826
Darren Hennig
ab_oculum
May 1, 2002 7:14 pm
Dear Mr. Braddy and other non-SV owners: JD, please don't feel obliged to leave our little group here, just because you got a great deal on your Tak. Great...
9825
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 7:09 pm
Regarding these problems with the Antares Erfle, I have read these complaints many times before. Given that these problems are not uncommon, I would think that...
9824
Darren Hennig
ab_oculum
May 1, 2002 6:48 pm
Oh shame! Sinner repent! ;-) Just kidding! Great news on the goodies. That's the really tough thing right now - Vic has SO many orders, he's trying like crazy...
9823
Darren Hennig
ab_oculum
May 1, 2002 6:43 pm
Thanks, Gary! I really loved the field and look of your 40mm UO Konig in your EDT - it framed M31 and I-Z just beautifully. I wish I had had this Erfle during...
9822
tomtrusock
May 1, 2002 6:09 pm
Havn't actually used one - to be honest, I havn't felt the need. I hardly ever have any problems attaining focus, and if I do it's usually because the...
9821
elros137
May 1, 2002 5:44 pm
Does anyone know a source for an RA drive for an old Polaris mount? (not Super/Great Polaris). I have the Polaris which came with my C4.5 reflector and I was...
9820
jmcarpen
May 1, 2002 4:27 pm
... Tom, have you actually tried one of these adaptors? If so, how did it work? (description of operation as well as opinion) Thanks, Jim...
9819
newone63ca
May 1, 2002 3:03 pm
Joe: When my wife tells me we need a new refrigerator, I tell her that the exercise of walking to the grocery store every day will do her some good....
9818
Al Misiuk
sloanpk2000
May 1, 2002 2:26 pm
Hi, I have never seen an Antares Erfle. I have always liked the Erfles. At one time I had the MK70 40mm and Edmunds 32mm Erfle. I now have the 32mm Erfle and...
9817
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 2:25 pm
... I think you might have a bad one, or one damaged in transit, or something wrong. On a really fast scope, a 16", F4.3, the outer 25% is indeed fuzzy, like...
9816
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 1:53 pm
... You must bear in mind the origin and design philosphy of the Antares erfles. Up here in Canada, it cost me $1.62 Cdn to buy one US dollar, ass in the fact...
9815
lucifigus
May 1, 2002 1:47 pm
"gnggreenfield" <gnggreenfield@a...> wrote: snip ... I haven't tried Antares Erfles, but I have, and use a UO 40 mm Konig (70 degree AFOV) in my EDT. I...
9814
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
May 1, 2002 1:46 pm
... From what I understand, the orginal design was for a feild stop of 65 degrees, for best overall performance on this eyepiece. This next part may be a bit...
9813
allan_gm1sxx
May 1, 2002 1:23 pm
... Indeed I am. I suspect you may be a Journal reader. My big thing is experimenting with anything deemed unsuitable for purpose. Drake TV converters for...
9812
tomtrusock
May 1, 2002 12:56 pm
Hey Darren, While I am sure that Vic's crayford is nice, just remember that critical focus is not as difficult to attain in a longer fl scope. In addition,...
9811
k5apl
May 1, 2002 12:51 pm
... where ... distinctions ... Hello Try www.scopetronix.com..... they have a digital camera tutorial. I am going to get a digital camera to use with my EDT-...
9810
k5apl
May 1, 2002 12:43 pm
... FS- ... Hello I also had a FS-102 and its a very nice telescope. At that price you can always get your money back out later. Relying on my poor memory, it...
9809
Angela Pogue
angelapogue
May 1, 2002 11:50 am
Hello there, A great resource is the digital_astro group on yahoo. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digital_astro/ They have a great faq which you can find in the...
9808
chris_in_mass
May 1, 2002 11:45 am
First, this is only tagentially on topic, so if any responders prefer to e-mail me instead of respond on-list, that's fine. I am contemplating buying a digital...
9807
unimountguy
May 1, 2002 11:41 am
I don't think you need to feel guilty, maybe a little remorseful at the fact that you might have been thrilled with Vics scope but may never know. If you were...
9806
unimountguy
May 1, 2002 11:27 am
Hi, Let me respond to Al first. Yes the UniStar which is rated for up to 30 lbs will hold it easily. Nick, All your points in the first post as well as your...
9805
jdbraddy
May 1, 2002 7:25 am
I've been on Vic's APO list a while now, but was confronted with a great deal the other day, that seemed just too good to pass up. A Takahashi FS-102 with 7X50...
9804
Darren Hennig
ab_oculum
May 1, 2002 7:00 am
Well, I wasn't sure how well the sky was going to be tonite, so out came my "little boy" to have a go at Jupiter and the other planets in the western skies... ...
