Bob, I haven't broken out the duct tape yet, but I'm getting close! <LOL> Does it have an open back for venthilation? Thanks for the ideas! -Matt My 20-inch...
Astrosystems (www.astrosystems.biz)sells tailgate mirror cell assemblies. You might also try MC Telescopes and Astrosky (James at Astrosky can make you one...
Hi All. Thanks for the input on the cell. After getting info from you guys and from members of CloudyNights, I have decided to purchase the UO 16" cell, and...
Hi there, I'm trying to choose a new medium power, wide field eyepiece for my 16'' f4.9 scope that I recently finished, based on Mel Bartel's "Tri-Dob" design....
Hi Tim, Hope I can be of some help. Before buying, I'd recommend that you take a look at Astromart here: http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/ which is a US...
Due to unreliable ISP service I am changing to Charter cable service. My new address is ecw2f@.... Elvin (EC) Welch [Non-text portions of this message...
I was unable to find an answer to my question in the archives, yet I know I have seen posts about this in the past. I have a friend with a very sweet 14-inch...
Hi Paul AstroSystems makes the Telekit. It is a ready to assemble truss type kit. http://www.astrosystems.biz/telekits.htm Hope this helps Buck ... I ... with...
Paul, Buck already suggested Astrosystems, and provided a url, so I'll not repeat that. I will say that they supply a very complete and well-designed kit. I...
Astrosky <http://astrosky.homestead.com/Astrosky.html> will also build a scope around your optics as well as makes a kit that you can put together yourself. ...
Matt, You're a year or two ahead of me. I have a Novak 18 point cell sitting in my garage waiting for me. The one thing I like about the Meade cell is that...
Innovative Undertaking of an mobile observatory Dear fellows and friends of watching and searching the universe Many people in the world look for and simple...
Bill, I haven't received the UO yet, but I am thinking that installation/removal will not be as simple as the Meade...at least from the pictures. But, it also...
Hi There! I am looking to take a trek "back" to Maine (I used to live in Ft. Kent) near the Bar Harbor area with my 18" Obsession in tow. I am seeking any...
Hi Steve, I've never observed in Maine. I just create a clock for Cadiallac mountain (along with 2800+) other places. I suggest you try reaching astronmy club...
I have been traveling so I hope this is not too late. Information on Maine observing that we have done.... 2002 and 2004 we camped in a small campground very...
I own an 18" TeleKit that, in the original configuration, has two valve-regulated ("sealed") lead-acid batteries WITHIN the mirror box next to the mirror. A...
Many many people have used sealed batteries inside the rocker - I have never heard of any problems associated with this... I suspect this is an anecdote that...
... I believe this is an misleading statement regarding sealed lead acid batteries. In normal usage, a sealed lead acid battery will not discharge gases. If...
... " based on Mel Bartel's "Tri-Dob" design. I currently have ... . . . ... I have looked through two of these three eyepieces (the Nagler 16mmT5 and 13mmT6)...
Hello everyone: We've accumulated some precision anneal Pyrex mirror blank blems and posted them for sale on eBay. This time we're offering blanks that are...
Hi All, Thanks to those who replied to my earlier post. After some more searching, I have heard that the UWAN are apparrently not as good at fast focal...
I use a pair of matched 12 mm Naglers with a Zeiss binoviewer on my 16"....great views at that power range. You should find 13mm a nice medium. Neal ... ...
I had a 13mm T6 Nagler for a few months and other then having a wider FOV I couldn't see that it gave all that much better a view then the 15mm Astrola I have,...
I cant afford higher priced eyepiece either,So i own some nice eyepieces that dont cost a arm and a leg to own..so i own antares, and clearvue eyepiece's ,I...
Hi, <I had a 13mm T6 Nagler for a few months and other then having a wider FOV I couldn't see that it gave all that much better a view then the 15mm Astrola I...
