Hi Art I am aware of these replacement bearings for the worm blocks but I guess I was just wondering if there was a safe top speed (in reality) that one could...
Mike: What you say is true. The bushings were used when high speed was eventually 15x. I believe when that Takahashi went to the roller bearings when the high...
I just purchased an EM-200 for use with my 8" f4 Newtonian. It came with the SE-L tripod, standing ~50" tall at the base of the mount. This puts the focuser...
Call TNR .. they should be able to get you one directly. The other option is to shorten the L you have to a S. Not too much woodwork involved. Thanx, Paul ...
We can get the SE-S tripod for you. There is also an SE-m available, which we have in stock. IIt is about 8" shorter. Art Ciampi ... From: Brian Potter To:...
I have the short legs from an NJP tripod (J). If these short legs will fit your SE-L tripod head, I might sell them or trade you for the long legs if they can...
-- hello bill, probably you will be able to use se-legs on njp tripod head (tha gap on top the leg is the same), but youŽll not be able to use the se-legs on...
Brian, If you don't want to buy a new SE-S tripod (Art says TNR can get it for you) then I think Paul's idea of simply shortening your L legs is your best bet....
Rich, Please post more often. :-) Great work. Thanks again, Howard S. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?...
Wow Rich!! I JUST received my Tak Sky 90 yesterday and am going to use it mostly for astrophotography. Unfortunatly I drained all my funds, so I'll be doing 35...
Hi Mike, You will need reducer/corrector for SKY90 - get the Takahashi one, this is the best fit for your scope. Without the reducer/corrector, the usable ...
Hi Bill, I will consider shortening these legs. On the other hand, I had the mount out last night and it wasn't too bad. I had to use a short ladder during...
Hiya all, Will the Tenba case designed for the Sky 90, fit my Tak Sky 90 WITH the clamshell still attached? Is there a better case to get for the Sky 90? Also,...
Comet 177P is moving at a relative speed of 3.6 arc seconds per minute against the star field in Hercules. This makes it difficult to image as one must take...
I have heard that not all that many FCT-100's have made it here to the US over the years. I am curious, just how many people acually have one. Gary = #1...
2 Herb York www.Binocs.com www.BuyTelescopes.com www.AstroMart.com On Aug 3, 2006, at 8:21 PM, dcx3420 wrote: I have heard that not all that many FCT-100's...
I have SN 9716. jim ... From: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of dcx3420 Sent: Thursday, August 03,...
Hi Mike, The Tenba case is very nice and will do a great job at protecting your tube. However there is not a lot of room for anything else. I don't have a...
Tnx Rich, I just bought 2 Pelican 1600s - one for my EM10 mount and another for the Sky 90 with my camera still attached (along with an array of adapters). I...
This four step guide will give you the foundation you always wanted. Learning the basics in handling stocks. This guide will help anyone, interested in getting...
Hi Gang, First light for my Tak SKy 90! I made a photo album and posted a few pics that I took last night from my porch (as well as others I took previously)....
Folks perhaps you can help me. Got my NJP a new set legs. Finally installed it on a permanent pier. But have a puzzling issue. My RA axis has never been...
Hi Kevin, As long as the bubble is between the hash marks it does not matter where the counter weight shaft is pointed. From what I remember about my NJP when...
Want to see what happens when lightning digs through a fiberglass dome and hits everything in side. Blew a hole in ther lense cover cap. Really nasty storm...