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58422
Thanks for the comments. I suppose I'll see what my wife has bought along with the focuser when the package gets here. ... Clear Skies... Ben ... my ED 80)...
Ben Baldwin
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Dec 1, 2004
12:11 pm
58423
Chris Starlight-Xpress are planning an AO unit for release at the London Astrofest next year - you may want to ask Terry about that. As for weather try this: ...
Roberto Botero
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Dec 1, 2004
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58424
I have just completed building a tripod head tray (plastic tray with a hole drilled through the middle to take the center tripod bolt) and had set up the...
ROBIN LAURYSSEN-MITCH...
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Dec 1, 2004
1:16 pm
58425
... a hole drilled through the middle to take the center tripod bolt) and had set up the tripod indoors for a final fitting. The legs are fully spread and at...
Steve Maddison
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Dec 1, 2004
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58426
I must be getting very boding, I have to explain my jokes... I'm surprised nobody familiar with the area picked up on my sarcasm regarding forest park....Every...
Dom
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Dec 1, 2004
2:08 pm
58427
I'm thinking about getting LX90 and have a question - should I buy 'old' one for $1,400 or get a 'new' one for $1,870.00 ? Does anybody have a 'new' lx90 yet?...
Dimitri I. Rakitine
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Dec 1, 2004
2:56 pm
58428
Hi Robin, I got my LX90 about 45 days ago and noticed the same thing. Just as you did, I posted a note on this newsgroup. My limited experience has shown...
stoosh023
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Dec 1, 2004
4:34 pm
58429
Thanks folks, pretty much what I expected. Now the big question! If you were going to replace the standard Meade tripod with another tripod, which one would...
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Dec 1, 2004
5:03 pm
58430
Hi, Robin, I wouldn't is my answer. I found the Meade tripod when properly set up and firmly braced to be extremely sturdy and stable. Remember that it's ...
Peter Vasey
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Dec 1, 2004
5:21 pm
58431
Is that really considered light pollution ;) Joe ... From: Dom [mailto:domin8u2@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:08 AM To:...
Curran, Joe
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Dec 1, 2004
5:29 pm
58432
Hi Guys, Some of you may recall I had problems with the Celestron T ring on my Canon 300D. The replacement ring from BC&F doesn't display the same problems...
ian
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Dec 1, 2004
5:43 pm
58433
No Joe, I am in L.A. . . . . . . Lower Alabama ;^) Mobile, AL to be precise, well actually on the very western edge of Mobile in a community called Seven...
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Dec 1, 2004
6:05 pm
58434
To be honest I have seen the new LX90 as you put it, and apart from the extra set up and align feature in the firmware, the new finder they supply is a piece...
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Dec 1, 2004
6:12 pm
58435
Well my opinion is the GPS & self leveling feature are great. I havn't seen the finder. If I could sell my classic LX90 for a grand or so I wouldn't hesitate...
Bill Collins
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Dec 1, 2004
6:27 pm
58436
New LX90 does not have GPS. It has electronic north-finding and electronic level. Location is set by entering zip code into handbox. It may be likely that a...
Bruce Appelbaum
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Dec 1, 2004
7:11 pm
58437
Hi group Just bought an ED 80,Meade standard wedge, and weights from scopestuff to compliment my LX90. Been reading Jan's page on balancing,aligning,etc and am...
vinmatt1
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Dec 1, 2004
7:15 pm
58438
I think you will have a problem with clearing the base when your telescope is pointed overhead. I too have the WO SCT focuser and use it with the...
lbc8556
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Dec 1, 2004
7:39 pm
58439
Vince, This has been discussed here a couple of times so you may be able to find something in the archives. Other then that, I have an ED 80 and tried...
Stephen Hamilton
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Dec 1, 2004
7:42 pm
58440
Great images Dennis! Thats quite a diffrenece between the two cameras. This discussion has got me wondering, is either image is a more accurate representation...
Robert N. Harris
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Dec 1, 2004
7:49 pm
58441
New to the group and waiting for delivery of my LX90. IMO, considering the steep discount they are offering for the "old" LX90 w/UHTC, it's a no-brainer. If...
jseah114
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Dec 1, 2004
8:15 pm
58442
hmm.. 10lbs + the scope and attachments? (3.5lbs guide scope?) 14+lbs total + other accessories? If that's the case, I might give my 80/9d at 5.5lbs a try...
Michael Barlow
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Dec 1, 2004
8:27 pm
58443
Does anyone know what type of foam is used in the packaging of LX90? steve c...
stoosh023
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Dec 1, 2004
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58444
Rarely in my experience. My score is one useable item from four purchased (not counting the LX90), and it¹s pretty difficult to mess up a rectangle of one...
Chris Light
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Dec 1, 2004
8:50 pm
58445
Hi Robert, Interesting question! I must confess that when it comes to color imaging of DSOs I take a pretty casual approach – I just eyeball the color...
Dennis Persyk
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Dec 1, 2004
9:14 pm
58446
... 14+lbs ... 80/9d at ... "I have an ED 80 and tried mounting it on my LX90 with my DR125 rings. While it did work, I ended up having to put about 10 pounds...
vinmatt1
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Dec 1, 2004
9:21 pm
58448
... electronic level. Hi Bruce, Thanks for the correction. So it's just the stuff built into the handset that finds North & levels the LX90? That's even more...
Bill Collins
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Dec 1, 2004
9:57 pm
58449
====================================== Photo Section Space Management Guidelines Because the disk usage in the LX-90 photo directories often approaches the...
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9:59 pm
58450
This is a regular reminder to all members that the IMLTUG FAQ can be accessed at http://faq.lx-90.com/ We have a large and ever expanding database of answers,...
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Dec 1, 2004
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58451
I have this set up (excpt I have a super wedge). Steve brought out some good points. I use 8 pounds of weight. I don't have the metal dew shield so that helps...
Henry
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Dec 1, 2004
10:05 pm
58452
No, it's more than that. There's the LNT module on the top of the scope. There's nothing new in the handbox. end Regards Bruce Appelbaum ... From: Bill...
Bruce Appelbaum
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Dec 1, 2004
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