Hi Mark, I'm jealous!!! Your new setup - TEC140 + DM6 - is exactly what I've been planning over the last month or so. If you don't mind, I'm curious as to what...
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mpbrada
Jan 29, 2005 5:45 am
Hi Alec, I'm using the TEC rings and dovetail, which is compatible with the Losmandy D series saddles (the G-11 saddle) and Tom's modified Losmandy G-11...
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southernskysau
Jan 30, 2005 4:59 am
Hi Mark, Thanks for the reply, I look forward to the pictures. Alec ... Losmandy D series ... saddle. I considered the ... get somewhat ... saddle, but for...
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Clem McAree
clem_mcaree
Jan 31, 2005 8:24 pm
Hi all, I have been reading this thread with interest. You see my TEC 140 is due in August and I intend to buy the DM6 to mount it on. Can't think of a...
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Alan Friedman
alanfgag
Jan 31, 2005 10:24 pm
Hi Clem - If you are able to leave an Astro-Physics 6" portable pier set-up in your backyard (maybe with a sundial mounted during the day?), this is a great...
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Clem McAree
clem_mcaree
Feb 1, 2005 9:36 am
Many thanks Alan I like the idea of a pier a lot but unfortunately due to the location of my house I will need to move the whole setup to either one side or...
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discmounts
Feb 5, 2005 5:09 pm
Hey all- Tom here! I will be at the Winter Star Party until Feb 13th. I posted some pictures of the new DM-4 and here are some basic specs. We will be updating...
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sjoback
Feb 5, 2005 5:54 pm
Thanks for posting Tom - looks like a good alternative for those with smaller scopes. I went ahead and posted the full size pics under files for those...
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parrim
Feb 7, 2005 9:35 pm
And the big question is... how much weight is the DM-4 rated for? Even an approximation would be helpful. For instance, would the DM-4 take a 14 pound...
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mgallag847
Feb 9, 2005 1:49 am
It's a good question to ask. Just a guess, but being familar with the performace of the DM-6 with my 38-pound scope and lighter ones, I am very confident that...
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mpbrada
Feb 10, 2005 4:41 am
Hi Group, As I mentioned recently, I went ahead and took the plunge and purchased a DM-6. It arrived on Monday, in perfect condition. I posted a couple of...
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sjoback
Feb 10, 2005 6:03 pm
Hey Mark - thanks for posting the pics, the setup looks great! Looks like Tom has been moving through his mounts decently since I purchased mine in October...
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mpbrada
Feb 10, 2005 9:33 pm
... Yes, this is a Casady saddle for a Losmandy G-11. It works beautifully. I like the way it works better than the Losmandy saddle. With the Losmandy...
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sjoback
Feb 10, 2005 10:17 pm
Hey Mark, thanks for the comments on the Cassady saddle. As for the balance issues, I don't think I can help you too much there. I have the 2.7" focuser on...
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Don Holcombe
scopeguard1
Feb 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Hi Guys I have the same knobs that came with the mount and they are slightly too long to bottom out properly when used on the AP tripod. I shortened them on...
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Clem McAree
clem_mcaree
Feb 13, 2005 5:04 pm
Congratulations Mark, Can you tell me how long it took to receive your DM-6 from the time you ordered it. Thanks Clem ... From: mpbrada...
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mpbrada
Feb 13, 2005 9:27 pm
Hi Clem, Tom got it to me in about 2 weeks or so. I don't know exactly, but it was pretty fast. Mark ... D=gr ... /clk. ... S=...
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Alan Friedman
alanfgag
Feb 14, 2005 6:39 pm
Are these the same knobs provided with the A/P 400 and 600 mounts? I fashioned my adapter for the DM6 using an old adapter that A/P had lying around - the A/P...
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DON HOLCOMBE
scopeguard1
Feb 14, 2005 6:43 pm
No....these were knobs supplied with the DM-6. Don Alan Friedman <alan@...> wrote: Are these the same knobs provided with the A/P 400 and 600...
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Clem McAree
clem_mcaree
Feb 15, 2005 11:00 am
Thanks Mark, I now have a better idea of when to place my order for when my TEC 140 arrives in Aug/Sep. Clem ... From: mpbrada [mailto:brada@...] Sent:...
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Tom Peters
discmounts
Feb 15, 2005 2:04 pm
I started out using knobs with 3/4" studs and I had a complaint that they were to short, so I increased to 1". Will some one tell me how thick the wall of the...
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Alan Friedman
alanfgag
Feb 15, 2005 6:35 pm
Hi Tom - I will measure the wall thickness on the tripod adapter when I get home - my guess is about 5/16". The A/P portable pier does not use the same fitting...
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sjoback
Feb 16, 2005 3:37 am
Hi Tom. I guess I was one person who did not get the 3/4" studs to work. I must use 1" studs, as the 3/4" studs just barely thread (less than a full turn). I...
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jimandlaura26
Feb 17, 2005 9:25 am
... check out the Stellarvue website for pictures from the recent Winter Star party....
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Dave A.
adamsdp1
Feb 17, 2005 8:24 pm
I am looking for a new mount to use in my light polluted backyard. I currently have C8 and C9.25 ota's that I use on a Unistar/Heavy Duty Surveyor tripod. I...
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Alan Friedman
alanfgag
Feb 17, 2005 8:59 pm
Dave - I would think at the magnifications you listed you should be happy with the discmount. The A/P Baader wood tripod that a number of DM6'ers use is very...
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Dave A.
adamsdp1
Feb 19, 2005 1:40 am
My C9.25 rides on the right side of a Unistar mount and the finder is positioned on the upper right of the eyepiece. On the Dicmount, it looks like my C9.25...
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sjoback
Feb 19, 2005 3:09 am
Why does your scope have to go on the left side only with the discmount? You can put a scope on the left or right with a discmount. Unless I am missing...
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Tom Peters
discmounts
Feb 19, 2005 11:43 am
... Put it where you want it! Most people use their right eye for observing, mounting the scope on the left moves your body away from the tripod. The Sky...
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Dave A.
adamsdp1
Feb 19, 2005 11:43 pm
Hi Tom, Nice to know that a scope can be placed on either side. I will be using a binoviewer nearly all the time so on the right side sounds like it will work...
