Plans can be found at www.rmss.org, this is the Colorado Springs Astro Society. Thanks -art debrito- Affordable Eq Platforms eqplatforms.0catch.com In a...
Hi Tom, I am new to this site and am catching up. However, your question about mirror making deserves as much feed-back as possible so here is my 2 cents...
Hello: I'm going to get DSC's for my ATM Dob. The scope is a 22" f/4. I like what I see in the Sky Commander the best. The way it downloads from MegaStar 5,...
... Get the 8K encoders if you like. I actually tested how fast I could turn my scope before the Sky Commander lost track; I had to literally THROW the scope...
It probably will not make any difference which ones you get... assuming your mount is not precise (much more likely than not - no offense - this is as expected...
... is ... time ... need ... become ... generous ... advisors. ... of ... I fully agree with Eddy exept on point 9, it shows that mirror making is as much an...
... downloads ... picky ... great. ... Thank for all the help. I'm going to get the 8192's as I don't have anything to lose and something to gain. The price...
Hello....I'm hoping someone can help me with some info......I have a 17.5" f/4.5 Coulter mirror that's been gathering dust for some time, and I've decided to...
The problem with a two pole design is that the poles are subject to bending moments instead of (nearly) pure compression/tension which at 65-70" OTA length...
I have posted some pictures of my 2" low profile focuser mounted on a 17.5" f4.5 Coulter. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigdob/files/Clement%20Focuser/ There ...
Hello, I recently joined this group and have thoroughly enjoyed browsing thru the archives-thank you for all of the excellent information! So much experience...
Jeff, I'm finishing the rebuilding of my 13" coulter : 2 tubes (diam. 45 mm, 1 mm thickness), wire spider, virtual spring counterweight. If you want some...
... a ... time, ... end ... wondering ... been ... suggestions, ... Jeff here are my thoughts: a 17.5 f4.5 focal length 78.75 minimum secondary mirror 2.85"...
I've built a two tube DOB, like "Alice", that was based on a 10", F5.6 mirror. This design is about as simple as you can get and maximizes your chances of...
Did you make that thing? Pretty incredible piece of work, not to mention imaginative and elegant. Where did you get the bellows? I'm impressed... Chuck...
... a ... time, ... end ... wondering ... been ... suggestions, ... Jeff, you might benefit from checking out www.foothill.net/~sayre - there are several...
Hello Chuck, I manufacture the patented focuser. I should have a web page up soon. The bellows are custom made by Gortite. Don Clement Running Springs,...
Greetings, I have the Discovery 15" f/5 Truss Scope and I'm interested in getting the 31 mm Nagler for it. I have heard of problems with this eyepiece and...
Hello I'm in the market for a new dob. I've owned a 12.5" StarSplitter Compact II, 10" Meade StarFinder and a homemade 6". I have also used a 17.5" Discovery...
get one with zambuto optics and we will gladly commit you if you complain :) I hear that roice makes good ones too whoever he is. he makes one of the few ...
The mirror is the first consideration. There are several excellent mirror makers to choose from. Presuming you get a good mirror, the next concern is the...
with the price that obsession charges though I would expect a mirror with no less then 1/50th wave and to be able to see craters on plutos moon charion (BG) ...
If you truly want the best...either Starmaster or Obsession (both offer mirrors from the top mirror makers). While the Obsession is a beautiful and excellent...
The Obsession scopes are no more pricey than any of the other premium scopes including the Starmaster and Starsplitter, all of which are excellent. The...
Be sure to check out the 14.5" Teleport. Zambuto optics, portable, excellent workmanship. See www.teleporttelescopes.com. Tom Noe (owner/builder) also has 10"...
