This may sound dumb, but..... I have a dob as well as two autostar controlled scopes. Has anyone ever tryed to fabricate an autostar controlled system to a dob...
I have a few questions regarding replacing the JMI DX-3 focuser on my 16" truss dob with a Starlight Feathertouch: 1. Will the Feathertouch mount in the same...
Eddie, I originally had a DX-1 installed on my homemade 18 DOB. I bought a 30" Starmaster with the feathertouch focuser, and within a week I ordered another...
Actually, you can change the geat ratios. See Steve Bedair's site at: http://bedair.org/Autostar.html The autostar and ds motors have been used on a wide range...
Hi, I'm looking at buying a decent moon filter for my Dob and I'd like some suggestions. Thanks, Peter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I like to use 2 polarizing filters screwed together so I can rotate 1 with respect to the other and adjust the brightness to my liking. Regards, Jim Fly ATM...
Hi, Thanks for the reply. Are you referring to the Orion variable polarizing filter or did you make your own? I am concerned that at high magnification the two...
there is only one filter for the moon that does the job IMHO unless of course you want to use color filters, they CAN be fun to play around with. orions...
The following ad was just placed on Astromart: View this ad at http://www.astromart.com/viewad.asp?cid=207559 ... For Sale: Variable Polarizing Filter by Orion...
Thanks for your help. It's already sold so I ordered it direct from Orion. ... From: scopebuilder.1@... To: bigdob@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August...
Eddie: I have 2 scopes. A 12.5" f/5 dob and a 22" f/4 dob, both home built. I have been using the DX-3 on the 12.5" for years and two years ago I picked up a...
The Clement Focuser has no drawtube- but has 3" of travel with a 1" low profile-no part of the focuser protrudes below the focuser base. There is no dual speed...
Don, Out of curiosity, what is the bellows on your focuser made of? I may want a big one (3"+) in the future. Greg ... __________________________________ Do...
Hello Greg, The bellows are custom made for me by Gortite http://www.gortite.com of hypalon rubber. This is the same material used in ball screw covers for...
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Hi Peter, I don't have an Astronomik UHC, just the OIII. I'd suspect it's similar in performance on the Veil to the Lumicon - there will be less contrast in...
Hello Tony I dont think anyone responded to this email. I dont know the answer but I would like to give the original a try. what is it called? is it something...
I have a page with lots of photos of this year's Stellafane event: http://www.ct-astronomer.com/stellafane2003.htm Shane LaPierre http://www.ct-astronomer.com ...
Peter, It's quite expensive, but in my opinio the best moon filter is a bino-viewer. With this accessory I can look at the moon with no strain and fatigue or...
After months of secrecy, the truth is about to be revealed. Around about five months ago I went to Australia to visit the South Pacific Star party. While I...
Hi John, I know you can order it from Wal-Mart. They were the lowest price pharmacy I found, but you can order it from Mavidon cheaper, even with the shipping...
Some years back, a friend who worked for a hospital showed up at the local astro club meeting with a gallon of collodion. Very cool stuff, cleaned our mirrors...
... This may be a daft question, but is there any real advantage in having a binocular telescope? It's not increasing the amount of light into either eye, and...
... It's not a daft question if you've never done it before. It's not the scope, but your brain that makes all the difference. We are made to see out of both...
There are three main areas that benifit from Binoculars 1. The naturalnessof the viewing experience due to both eyes working as they nornally do the rest of...
