Hi Kevin, I was in communication with a TOA130 owner who was selling his flattener and TOA reducer. He was using an STL11 and he said he didn't get vignetting....
I'm wondering what diameter rings to get for the above referenced scope, and which rings folks think are best or at least "among the best options out there." ...
... pan out compared to two rings? If you are imaging with a guide scope go with two rings. Otherwise the clamshell is fine. ... You'll need a cross bar as...
I observed this with my Sphinx-Starbook. Why? Does the SBIG work with open collectors? What is pulling the signal lines down when the camera is powered off?...
Thanks for the explanation Steve, Jim ... From: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of deepspaceviews Sent:...
... mag 3-5 star, nothing ... Yes, that seems to be the gimmick you need to know. And not mentioned in the docs that I saw. Others take note. ... aligning from...
Hi Mike, Just so I am on the same page? When you are saying reducer are you talking about the helical focuser and rings on the rear of the FRC/BRC? Steve R ......
I had the impression from the Paramount group that I couldn't use T- point with my temma EM-10 or any temma, can I? Ken ... me - when you get a ... mag 3-5...
Hi Steve, No - not the focuser. There is a refractor element that screws into the focuser (which is why you have to spacer the distance to the CCD so...
I'm sure this is a very basic (dumb) question but I'll ask it anway: When using the polar scope on an NJP mount, how is the orientation of the grid in the...
Hi Mike, Sorry for my confusion. You are absolutely correct!!! My FRC is the same that is in your FRC picture with the shorter flange flattner. I would guess...
Hi Steve, You aren't making things difficult, but the lack of documentation and specification data on these scopes sure is! Here is yet another data source to...
Jim, Please let me know if you got my apology and correction in my last post? Steve ... FRC ... f/5 ... flange ... ring. ... explanation ... ring. ... see ... ...
Howdy Mark, Yep - those look just like the ones I've got sitting in my observatory. What did you settle on for the metal back for your set- up - 105.7 or...
We get that info from Art so if it is changed, we will need to update our site. We will double check with Art on Monday. Sorry for the confusion. Ray York ...
Larry, When you turn the RA axis so that the bubble is between the 2 lines, the grid should be parallel to the horizon. If it is not then you need to adjust...
... <tim71pos@...> wrote: Hi Greg My brother uses the Parallax Hinge rings and mounts the rings on the Losmandy universal plate. You can also just buy the...
Mike, I settled on 106.2mm Not back to imaging yet, hoping that I will in the next month it has been quite some time but feeling better and stronger now so am...
That is great news Mark! Glad to hear that you are recovering. I hope you are working back to a level where you don't have significant restrictions. I...
Hi Ray, I think Art has expressed his opinion already - 106.2 mm. I hope you understand that most folks really appreciate the fact that Anacortes goes to all...
Hi, Chris, I doubt there are serious problems with the software. There are plenty of copies being used in the field and I've heard plenty of reports about how...
Hi Chris, In the native format f/7.9 I connect my adapter to the beveled ring that gets locked down with the three locking screws. I know there has been a lot...
While we are on the subject of counterweights, which counterweights fit the EM400? Am I correct that EM500 counterweights will fit, but no other Tak ...