Hi Michael I have purchased a custom adapter, identical to that used by Don Goldman, made by PreciseParts...this allows me to use the RCOS STL adapter which...
I am using 2 12v 7Ah batteries nicely fixed into a small aluminum suitcase. The suitcase has a number of switches. One of the switches connects the batteries...
It is possible to pinch the optics of the FSQ-106 using the tube holder with two rings. We have had this happen in the past. there is a middle element near the...
I have heard of someone using portable 12-24V power supply build for Mac portable computers. It is switched-circuit supply with high efficiency. No first-hand...
Guys, I had no experience of P2Z but I have recently acquired a second-hand EM-1. The first light was just last weekend in a 2 hour window without clouds. I...
Well Greg, your note prompted me to just go ahead and call Art in Houston this am, he feels it is indeed out of collimation. Since I have no idea how to do...
Hi: I had some concern with an AP 130 I picked up many years ago, and traced it to the diagonal. What you do is take out the diagonal and use the scope,...
I have some experience with 24V power supply. I am using one with my EM-10. I bought it for US$25. It works fine. It is a converter from 12V to 24V and looks...
Martin, As long as the contact area of the rings is uniform around the tube (X2), it is technically unlikely that tension would result in pinched optics....
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I picked up a very slightly used FS102-II last Fall as a more-portable alternative to my TOA-130. The new retractable dewshield makes it nice and compact, and...
I use a cassidy plate with parallax rings.. see http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp? forum_post_id=395739&poll_id=&news_id=&page=1 No flexure at all....
Hey there, Eddie. Which diagonal are you using? The TNR custom one or the standard TAK one? Do you other 1.25" EPs come to focus with your setup? I use the...
This could also be the result of a tilt in the camera - a lack of orthagonality of the image plane. You threaded throughout, or is their a sleeve involved...
I have the same problem with my FSQ-106. It's been too cold to sort it out, but if I'm the slightest bit out of focus, the stars are elongated. I have my rings...
I have an FS 102 and I looked at the objective...it is more than a little dirty...anyone have any ideas on cleaning quick and easy while dew shield still on...
thanks!.. The desktop is now changed.. the HD on that PC crashed. I got the <insert system disk> message this sunday.. it's back now with a new drive.. now...
Be very careful. You can clean it if you are very careful. I thought I was, but let a drop of cleaning solution (3 parts distilled water, 1 part 99% isopropyl...
And lots of tissues, only one small area at a time and make sure it is thoroughly wiped off or you will get little streaks. The lenses come up very nicely. ...
I was wondering if any of you BRC users on the list can help me with an issue I am trying to work through. If I shoot 5min or 10min subs with my setup...
Looks like a good deal, where is it available? Thanks, Bill ... my ... http://www.astrofotografia.zone.pl/gear/zestaw_wide_field/zestaw_7.jpg ... GoTo...
I think the do-it-your-self cleaning of the glass is a healthy tabu.. It shouldn't be done! If you do it, you should be more than extremely careful. You should...
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