No one has a DM-6 Starbeam adapter they aren't using? I would really like to get one before the Washington Table MT Star Party if possible....
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Rex
repichr
Jul 1, 2012 6:00 pm
Roy (and all the other kind people who have answered this post) Thanks, I think I see the way it all works now, I have owned Meade LX200 series scopes and in...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Jun 26, 2012 9:10 pm
Rex, Simply, tripod leveling isn't very critial when using the skycommander beacuse of the alighment process of the Skycommander. The skycommamder is a push to...
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Mark 1
mistermgd2002
Jun 26, 2012 12:40 pm
I have a similar set-up. How do you hook up the external battery and dew heater? Where did you purchase the battery? BTW, I have the DM-6 tripod legs and...
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bqbauer
Jun 26, 2012 4:30 am
Just for clarification (or confusion), my comments about the encoder & external battery are a bit of a generalization of the way I use it. You should take a...
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bqbauer
Jun 26, 2012 3:17 am
Leveling? What's that? I used my DM-6 on a GM-8 tripod with a 12" extension. I extend the legs fully, and I rarely level it. Once in a while I'll shorten...
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Rex
repichr
Jun 26, 2012 2:51 am
I notice that Disk Mount tripods have no method to level them, how does being out of level affect the accuracy of the Sky Commander? Thanks, Rex...
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dragonophile
Jun 19, 2012 6:57 pm
With Tom on vacation until August, I am kind of stymied in my need of a Starbeam adapter for my DM-6.I will put up a AM & CN note, but just wondering if...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Jun 6, 2012 5:21 pm
Have a great one Tom & Cheryl, We have been having a cooler start to summer in western Canada, so most likely Alaska will be the same. We are almost into mid...
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bqbauer
Jun 3, 2012 6:44 pm
Beware and don't become a Dalton statistic!! Let me know when you're swinging by San Diego to pick me up.......
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mrgrytt
Jun 3, 2012 6:38 pm
Hi Tom, I really missed going to NEAF this year but just couldn't do it for a number of reasons. I'll surely be there next year and there are a couple things I...
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Tom
discmounts
Jun 3, 2012 12:46 pm
Cheryl and I are taking a long vacation. The plan is to leave Thursday June 7 and return some time in late August. We will be at the Rocky Mountain Star Stare...
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Tom
discmounts
May 14, 2012 9:10 pm
Another year has come and gone with NEAF 2012 now a memory. As usual I didn't get to visit booths during the show, I'm limited to walking around a few minuets...
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Tom
discmounts
Apr 15, 2012 10:26 pm
By increasing the travel of the 4" Tilt-in Saddle and adding an optional piece (Converter) the new saddle will now accept Losmandy "D" (as always) AP-SB series...
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Alan Friedman
alanfgag
Mar 2, 2012 5:53 pm
Thank you for sharing the report and photos, Tom. I knew my staying away would ensure good seeing for all. You're very welcome! 8^) Look forward to seeing you...
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Tom
discmounts
Mar 2, 2012 5:46 pm
The Winter Star Party 2012 The 2012 Winter Star Party (WSP) was the best for viewing in recent years. Hot days, cool nights and good seeing. Monday had a few...
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jwrenonv
Feb 21, 2012 8:31 pm
I used my DM6 on an old CG5 with pier extension for about 4 months until I could buy a Berlebach Planet. I just removed the center bolt and azimuth post and...
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Kemer
kemerathome
Feb 19, 2012 7:04 pm
I've posted a couple of shots of my new Lunt 60mm solar scope with single etalon on my DM-4 in Unpacking DM-4 ...
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howard lazarus
howardlazarus
Feb 14, 2012 5:44 pm
Hi Tom; I will be there as well...will be using my DM 6 with my TEC 140MM and the TEC 110MM as well. See you there Howard Lazarus...
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Tom
discmounts
Feb 14, 2012 5:01 pm
Once again I have to force my self to go to the Winter Star Party in the WARM Florida Keys. We'll be gone Sun Feb.19 through Sun Feb.26. Vic (Mr. Sky...
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jwrenonv
Feb 13, 2012 6:50 pm
I have used my C9.25 on my DM6 and would be fine on the DM4 with a wide tripod base. A handle helps when using a Cat on a Disc Mount. The tail of the Cat is...
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Dong Hun
malonee72
Feb 11, 2012 7:14 pm
Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I have been keeping eye on DM6 for long time and am thinking about purchasing one. Does anybody use DM6 on a EQ6...
Will Disc Mount handle a Celestron 8 or 11 SCT? I am thinking of purchasing a SCT and have the Disc Mount. So far, just used with refractors. Are there any...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Jan 26, 2012 8:51 pm
Hi Bill, I am using a 12V 7.2 Ah gell cell. You can find an alternative at any battery outlet or here for an example: ...
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Bill
whpossel
Jan 26, 2012 2:49 pm
What size battery are you using? Thanks Bill...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Jan 26, 2012 2:45 pm
I use a very small portable gel cell. These can be bought at a battery outlet. They are mainly used for control circuits, fire panels etc....
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Bill
whpossel
Jan 26, 2012 2:35 pm
I'm enjoying my DM-4 with the Sky Commander. Because I live in Colorado, I need to keep the Sky Commander on an external power supply to run the heater....
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jwrenonv
Dec 30, 2011 12:27 am
I own the DM4 and DM6. I use the DM4 for my lighter rig when I don't have much room. I use it more often on the DM6 because I use several very heavy eyepieces...
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Roy Randeen
deepsky_01
Dec 23, 2011 9:50 pm
Hi Ed, The DM-4 is a true work horse. Nicknamed the (little Grapefruit). I usually use it as a grab and go with a TMB 115, but it will comfortably hold my AP...
