It's nice to read some comments about observing and dark sky conditions. They got me to thinking about some my past 24 years of observing with big Dobs, so I...
It's nice to read some comments about observing and dark sky conditions. They got me to thinking about some my past 24 years of observing with big Dobs, so I...
Tom it sure is nice hearing from you again. We all miss you're insight at Amateur Astronomy mag. Jack Estes Cell phone 512-657-9062 Home phone 512-418-1790 ...
Very nice write-up, Tom. A question for you... I'm pondering what mirror size to get in a dob. Given that my seeing in Boston ranges from just under 2 arc...
Neil, Stock answer. Start with the largest scope you can comfortably afford and carry. No matter what size you get, in a couple of years or sooner you will be...
Hi Neil, I agree with Tom. I would like to add my opinion and personal experience. If you are going to be transporting your dob, be it once a week or once a...
Just checking...so irrespective of the seeing issues associated in your write-up below, you'd still go for the largest I'm comfortable lugging around? ...
Thanks, David and Tom. Your opinions are greatly valued! A little setup doesn't scare me. After all, through my NJP and initial Paramount days, before being ...
I have a Hardin 12" Dob now converted to a home built truss Dob using the working components and mirrors from the Hardin. There are some pics of it in my "12...
Neil It is good to see you on a site where they actually use eyepieces. <grn> - Of course the same has been said about me on occasion. I did not see where Tom...
Thanks for the note, Charlie. Good to bump into you again, too. Thanks for taking the time. Yeah, I have to admit that if my eyepieces were not in a case,...
Charlie, I hesitated to get into a discussion on how to rebuild a small beginner's scope on this Big Dob site, but you brought up a point that has to be...
Just a bit more from a relatively new bigdob owner - 14". Sure, I didn't want to spend much at the beginning, but I'm now slowly adding accs. as I go. That...
I am in the same boat as Chuck. I have an 8" LX200GPS and then bought a 12" solid tube and now I rarely use my 8" LX200. There is basically no set up with a...
Thanks for the feedback, Tom. Greatly appreciated! ... Is there a point at which this fails to work, i.e., when you add a fair bit of weight to the scope -...
Tom Thanks for correcting the record on that one. I had forgotten that you put encoders on, and I did remember a counter-weight on the bottom. Gee what size...
Neil That is the concern that I am working through myself at the moment (transportability). Tom is convincing in his arguments for the 24" as far as being a...
... Good to know! ... Sure! Instead of a platform, let's go for the ServoCat/Argo Navis setup, an Optec rotator (for derotation), FeatherTouch with the...
LOL - That sounds perfect! Neil you know how to work up an order. As a side note, you (and any others) may be interested in a related discussion thread that is...
... Well, as you add weight up front, you need to move the OTA back relative to the bearings, so eventually the tube bottoms out in the mount, unless you raise...
Ok, just getting into this and jumped into a Meade 12" LightBridge. Very modest compared to many here, and against the better judgement of Karma (hello...
Ok, just getting into this and jumped into a Meade 12" LightBridge. Very modest compared to many here, and against the better judgement of Karma (hello...
Hi Patrick, Could you return it for a warrantee repair? If the damage occured when you were taking of out of the box, that would be reasonable. I couldn't...
This problem came up recently on the Lightbridge group, so check there for solutions. <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade_LightBridge_Telescopes/> -John...
Assuming from your post the scope was bought from a retailer and was received damaged or defective in any way, my suggestion is to try contacting who you got...
First off my name is Robert. I live in Ohio yea I know not the best place for observing. But on the bright side you do have a lot of time to work on a scope...
Robert, Read the thread "Talk to the Astronomy Gods" earlier this month here at Big Dobs. That will give you some insight into the virtues of size. Pat...
Hello Joe, I could return it, but you know the Meade reputation when it comes to customer service... And on top of it, I work on the road, and am gone more ...
