Hi all, This is a the note I just sent to Art asking about recent changes in the behavior of my FSQ/STL-11000. Perhaps one of you has run across something...
I've got a tak FCT 100 available for sale with dedicated reducer... probably one of the finest tak scopes ever made and definitely one of THE best 4" optics...
Just picked up an MT-200 to go along with the refractors. First effort after I figured how to get it at least close with collimation. Thanks to Fred at LSS for...
Hello, I am having problems (read, no joy!) getting my EM-200 Temma Jr. to connect in MaxIm DL (or The Sky 6 for that matter) using an AirCable OS Serial3 ...
hi all, I'm new to the group, coming back to astronomy after a 20+ year long break...well, to be clear, I started as a 8-year old child with a 114/1000 Paralux...
Paul, You may want to consider an inexpensive OAG setup utilizing Hutech/Borb parts. The Mitsuboshi off-axis guider is designed to be used in conjunction with...
Thank you. Sorry for the long link, I am trying to get my own website set up. In the meantime, is there a third party site that folks have had good luck with? ...
i'm also curious to know the answer. also how can you use the filter with the STL 11000 using an adapter that attaches the camera to the scope (without using...
Hi Tom, You underestimate how good this image looks. I brought it up on one of our new HP 2207 wide monitors with bright view and it jumped off the screen....
I have uploaded 3 photos to "Files" of my FSQ imaging train, incorporating a PDF Focuser and STL11000. With the labeled adapters depicted, I achieve focus with...
SBIG uses very thin shims under the STL camera adapter block. If you removed that recently and didn't know they were there, you may have lost them. I had SBIG...
Greetings Bob Re: AP900 and BRC and CWTs. There is a photo in Files of a BRC and AP900 showing 5 cwts., one being an 8lb der. Joe ... Focuser to a ... a ... ...
Hi, I am trying to see if I can find a way to fit an FS-152 into my car's small trunk. I have done some research and I have come across a few different lengths...
Hey Tom, We have one of those 30-inchers here in the lab. I'll take a look. Keep up the good work. I love my FSQ! Now running it with a Proline 16803 array....
Paul, My FS-152 is a little over 51" with everything off except the dew shield. You could take 8 or 9 inches off by removing that, but wear and tear on the...
Bill, Is yours the original tube (non NSV)? Would you mind telling if you have the 2.7" or 4" focuser? I agree completely with you, I would not want to risk...
I have the 4" focuser but don't imagine that it would make much of a difference. AFAIK they didn't make a NSV in the 152 size. The Temba case is a great way...
Hi Stef, I too would like to know if one could go, e.g., webcam > computer (guiding SW > ASCOM > pulse guide) > EM-200/Temma? Not that this would be my...
I have a Mewlon-250 (the standard, not the S) on order and pending me saving up for a Tak mount I need to figure out some way to mount it on my EQ-6. Has...
Stephen, ""From what I can see the Mewlon has a bar mounted to the base to which is attached the circular hockey puck adaptor which then fits into a matching...
Murray, Is yours also the orginal non-NSV scope? Do you have the 2.7 or 4 inch focuser? Thanks! Sincerely, Paul ... wear ... transport ... car's ... few ... ...