Hello Jonathan, If you are talking about the NJP, doesn't the mount level solve the problem of proper orientation for Polaris? Also, I concur about the high...
jimfmiller@...
May 23, 2000 5:50 pm
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I take it that the built-in level is only going to give me an approximate leveling? I can hardly believe the build quality on the mount. I've owned a few very ...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 5:36 pm
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I saw this mount when I was at the Anacortes store recently, and it was mint. The problems under discussion are common for new owners of the GTO mounts; I had...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 5:30 pm
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Great news! When you set the thing up to polar align you first have to ensure that the imaginary line connecting the 6 and 18hr positions on the reticle are...
Jonathan Murray
jonmurray@...
May 23, 2000 5:27 pm
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Herb, count me in. Will it have the camera angle adjuster like the original FCT125, or the "cheap" one like the FS152? Jim Miller...
jimfmiller@...
May 23, 2000 5:09 pm
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... From: "Brian" <brian@...> To: <UncensoredTakGroup@egroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 7:27 AM Subject: RE: [UncensoredTakGroup] Re: NJP-160:...
Herb and Paula York
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 2:51 pm
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The FSQ106 will only be available with a retractable dew shield beginning with the next shipment from Japan. Look for discounts on the existing inventory of...
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 2:32 pm
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Texas Nautical will be asking the people that make the Tenba cases for the FS78 - FSQ106 and FS102 to begin making the FS128 Tenba case. Available soon. Thanks...
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 2:29 pm
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We were informed that the retail price for the FCL90 is $2695 so MAP will be $2265. Thanks Herb...
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 2:28 pm
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Takahashi has agreed to manufacture the FCT125 again if we will commit to 30 units. I'm inclined to do it but would be interested in how much REAL interest...
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 2:24 pm
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Thanks Ray that was a great idea. Brian ... there ... the ... that...
Brian Sledz
brian@...
May 23, 2000 10:29 am
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Hello all, I just created a FAQ on this group. The url that will take you there is http://www.egroups.com/database/UncensoredTakGroup? method=reportRows&tbl=1...
Ray York
takscopes@...
May 23, 2000 3:59 am
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Will do. Ron ... From: Herb York [mailto:ztrmann@...] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 8:54 PM To: UncensoredTakGroup@egroups.com Subject: Re:...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 3:55 am
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Paula and I are heading out tomorrow AM for Riverside but just come by the shop and I will ask Ray to give the mount to you. Email me and let me know what you...
Herb York
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 3:54 am
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Sounds pretty good to me! <g> Ron ... From: Herb York [mailto:ztrmann@...] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 8:47 PM To: UncensoredTakGroup@egroups.com ...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 3:49 am
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I have a new goto mount that I just received that I need someone to do an evaluation of and you are welcome to use it until your NJP get back if you would...
Herb York
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 3:47 am
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Now if I only had a mount to use while it's out... I guess I'll have to invest in some dial calipers and send them some good dimensions. <g> Ron ... From: Paul...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 3:42 am
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... encoders. If ... work. It ... Yeah, Ron. How about it? Guarantee the rest of us here in "Cloud County" some clear skies and ship that puppy back to em...
Paul Walsh
filmdos@...
May 23, 2000 3:39 am
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The EM-200 encoders (I had a used set) worked fine on that mount. The NJP must have evolved quite a bit, as their original strategy no longer applies. I will...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 3:36 am
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You should have asked me. :-) JMI has not had a recent NJP160 to use as a model to make good encoders. If you would like to send them your mount they will make...
Herb York
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 3:34 am
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I ordered the JMI encoders for the NJP, but whatever they sent me are not even close to working on the NJP. I will have to send these back, and find out what's...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 3:25 am
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Jon, Gene Horr the moderator of the APML has one. I'd be surprised if he didn't have a few shots with it. Herb ... From: "Jon Kolb" <jkolb@...> To:...
Herb York
ztrmann@...
May 23, 2000 3:04 am
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Hello all, Some of you might recognize my name from the APML. Now that we're introduced, does anybody know where I can see some film images taken with the...
Jon Kolb
jkolb@...
May 23, 2000 2:58 am
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The first night I got my FS102 and was disassembling for the night, I removed the finderscope and decided to leave the finderscope screws in the OTA. *Warning*...
Paul Walsh
filmdos@...
May 23, 2000 1:47 am
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... am ... tricks for ... If you're up on your French <g> and interested in encoders and controllers for your NJP, check out: ...
Paul Walsh
filmdos@...
May 23, 2000 1:10 am
11
I just took delivery of a brand spanking new Takahashi NJP-160, and am praying for clear skies soon. Anyone have any tips, hints, or tricks for using this...
Ron Wodaski
ronw@...
May 23, 2000 12:20 am
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... Oh, I've learnt ma lesson, Bubba, feer you knot <BSEG>. I actually have an on-topic question: I love my FS102 but I'm staring to hanker to trade her in on...
Paul Walsh
filmdos@...
May 23, 2000 12:15 am
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Take it easy or you will get axed <BG>!! ... From: Paul Walsh [mailto:filmdos@...] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 5:06 PM To: UncensoredTakGroup@egroups.com...
Ray York
ray@...
May 23, 2000 12:09 am
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-Rewarded. I think I'll just "Lurk" for a while, if that's alright. well... pretty much. :-) -Paul S. Walsh...
Paul Walsh
filmdos@...
May 23, 2000 12:06 am
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