Hi! I tried contacting people in Russia to get a quote for a TAL 200K. So far, no answers. Can anybody help me with a contact address? Best regards, Jens...
Just acquired this mount and RA drive is intermittent. The motor shaft appears to have too much play and must be in just the right position to engage inside...
Hi All..Looking at various write-ups on collimating a Newtonian and that the earlier Tal 2 has a spherical mirror where have i noticed/read that the secondary...
I have a 150P that I got from Helix in the US. I used it as a grab and go scope for awhile, but it has really seen very little use. I would be willing to sell...
With a bit of searching I've found a Tal factory forum. www.npzoptics.com/forums In Russian, of course. Use a translator to read. A 15th June 2009 pricelist !!...
Hi All...Has anyone had luck in recieving a reply e-mail from Optical Vision UK.? Have sent 3 mails but still no response beginning to wonder if they are still...
If my conversations with Mr Elovenko are correct, it looks like replacement gearbox reduction units MAY be available from the factory !!!! I have sent a...
All, lots of you have noticed that this group has not been well moderated for quite some time now. This group was apparently started by at least one Canadian...
Hi all...Attached is a Quote from a UK Company for complete set of 6 gears and the quote is based on an order for 10 complete sets plus the gear attached to...
Hi All ..have recently picked up a 1996 TAL 2 M To re-kindle me fascination of the Cosmos.The OTA and Optics are in pretty good nick but the gearing(plastic)is...
Tal does seem to be decreasing in importance in the telescope world. I own three Tal scopes and have found no one is interested in them. The new computer goto...
Hi All..Have just recently bought a used Tal 2 and mount c 1996.The problem is that one of the nylon gears teeth have been stripped due over tightning of the...
Hi All...Sent a post asking for information on the 1996 Model Tal 2 M Gearing Does anyone know of a Modification/replacement of the motor that may fit the...
Hi everyone, I was wondering of anyone has used a focal reducer with a Tal 200K. I was hoping to start imaging with mine this year using a canon 450D but was...
I have a Tal-1 pillar and head, but the slo-mo's are a bit rough in some places and shake the tube when I move through these spots. I have tried liberally...
Greetings friends, I have been looking for a 200k or 250k..I have been to tals website and could not get a response from them on the web. So if anyone knows...
I just finisher the mods to put DSC's (Digital Setting Circles) on my TAL-2M. I had to figure out a way to mount the encoders and came up with a way that I...
Hi Folks! Well I finally got a clear night to test and tweak! You may remember on my last post I had re-stuck the lens couplet that fits in the focuser back...
I'd like to change the focuser on my Tal 200K and replace it with a motorised one. 2 questions: Firstly what are the advantages of a 2" focuser compared to a...
Hi everyone im Chris from uk, im new to all this so please try to bear with me!! :) ive just recieved my first telescope which was brought 2nd hand out of a...
How to remote control a Mead LXD 75 Telescope and view the Images on a computer? A long order but basic source material on EYE PIECE , modifications...
Hi Some of you may remember my post last year regarding the lens couplet in the focuser of my 120M that had become debonded, causing pretty but annoying...
I have a Tal GEM Ra mounting ... Bought it from an outfit in Ontario that no longer exits ... I think one of the two guys was Malcolm Bird.... Anyway, he sent...
Hi all, new to this group, have a tal 200k with a precise parts (usa) backplate modification to take standard SCT 2" fittings, tried a GSO crayford focuser but...
I used to be a member back in 2003-04. I have renewed interest in astronomy and never got a scope. I am shopping now for a scope, but it appears that whoever...
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