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64103
Piggybacked my ccd camera tonight to take some widefield photos. I could go unguided for quite a while without any trailing but the sky glow limited exposures...
warped0202
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Oct 1, 2005
10:15 am
64104
Can I add my 0.02c-worth to this conversation, please? When I decide to up-grade from my ETX125, I was determined to go for aperture with a capital A. My local...
Al Greaves
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Oct 1, 2005
10:41 am
64105
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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Oct 1, 2005
12:14 pm
64106
====================================== Photo Section Space Management Guidelines Because the disk usage in the LX-90 photo directories often approaches the...
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Oct 1, 2005
12:14 pm
64107
Hello all, I've had my LX90 for about 3 months and during the last 2 outings the display on the controller has begun to act erratically. When I press the Mode...
lx90alb
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Oct 1, 2005
12:20 pm
64108
Hello folks, I am in the market for an illuminated astrometric eyepiece. Have not been able to decide between the Meade or the Celestron unit. Does anyone...
Robin Lauryssen-Mitch...
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Oct 1, 2005
12:28 pm
64109
Hi everyone, Here is Mars from this morning under good seeing. I thought I fixed the problem of the brightened limb, but there still seems to be a little in...
Edward Roach
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Oct 1, 2005
3:01 pm
64110
... From the sounds of it, it's sick. It should remember Site, and Time Zone. "View Type" actually gets flipped back and forth during operations, so you can...
autostaretx
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Oct 1, 2005
3:39 pm
64111
Jack, I experienced erratic behaviour re the Autostar within a few outings with my LX90. The problem lay with the power supply. I was using internal batteries...
John Mulholland
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Oct 1, 2005
4:47 pm
64112
First chance I've had to look Ed... That's beautiful. The Ice Cap, the dark and light regions; you feel like you are flying by... At [Wed, 28 Sep 2005...
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w4wmm
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Oct 1, 2005
5:25 pm
64113
Ed, is your LX90 an LNT version with UHTC? I am trying to decide which to get and I want to make it easy. I would like to take it out in the winter and do some...
wayneboeck
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Oct 1, 2005
5:31 pm
64114
Some of you are not remembering this rule... In a message dated 01-Oct-05 7:15:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time, lx90@yahoogroups.com writes: 2. After uploading,...
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Oct 1, 2005
6:42 pm
64115
Thanks Alan!! Your comments are greatly appreciated. Regards, Ed Roach ... feel like ... of this, ... compared to 508 ... Thank you ... SiteID-2442079.html...
Edward Roach
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Oct 1, 2005
7:51 pm
64116
Hi Wayne, I have the "classic" LX90 with UHTC. I'm not familar with the new features on the LNT models, but I'm sure they are probably as easy to use. I...
Edward Roach
elancer65
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Oct 1, 2005
7:58 pm
64117
Hi all.I have been puzzled about how to join my barlow lens to my Canon 20D to take photos but I cannot see the way.Could you give me any advice? Thanks in...
jarocadar
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Oct 2, 2005
10:17 am
64118
Hi Jacobo, You'll need a Canon T-ring, which replaces your lens. It's threaded on the inside, and into that you'll attach a threaded T-adapter, which is simply...
tmkwdi
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Oct 2, 2005
10:54 am
64119
Hello Jon, Yes, if you remove the sky diagonal the scope will swing through the fork arms with the focuser in place – no problem, plenty of room. However,...
John Mulholland
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Oct 2, 2005
2:30 pm
64120
Hi all, Here is another Mars from this morning under fair seeing. I don't know how much more sleep deprivation my body can take. Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/57.5,...
Edward Roach
elancer65
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Oct 2, 2005
10:39 pm
64121
John/Dick - Thanks for the feedback. I'm using an AC Adapter so I don't suspect the power as the culprit. I'll start by reflashing the unit and then if I have...
lx90alb
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Oct 3, 2005
3:08 am
64122
... Try batteries... an AC adapter can certainly inject noise. ... I -suppose- they could outsource to India to better match your timezone desires... or...
autostaretx
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Oct 3, 2005
4:04 am
64123
Jim, Thanks for your thoughts. I have today purchased an LX90 8" LNT and hopefully by tomorrow, I will be under dark skies. Regards, Mike White ... my back ......
astronomytd
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Oct 3, 2005
12:09 pm
64124
... I and a good lady friend are also considering the purchase of one LX90 each. We are leaning towards the 10" LX90 instead of the 8" or the more expensive...
K. C. Li
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Oct 3, 2005
12:37 pm
64125
... and ... LX90 ... more ... observations ... 10" LX90 ... fascinating ... LX90. ... Hi, I purchased my 8" LX90-LNT last winter as my first scope and would ...
aviatrix140
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Oct 3, 2005
4:52 pm
64126
Hi Kwong, If you are young and strong, I would go for the 10". The more aperture you have the better off you will be. I've had several scopes over the years. ...
Jim Holland
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Oct 3, 2005
5:56 pm
64127
Hi all, I figured I'd give it a change of pace and image Saturn. Well I got Mars also, but still processing.(grin) Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/35, ToUcam 840 w/IR...
Edward Roach
elancer65
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Oct 3, 2005
6:59 pm
64128
I just got back from Kelling Heath, and while there gave out some handouts on a few targets from light polluted skies. So since the group doesn't allow...
Peter Vasey
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Oct 3, 2005
7:15 pm
64129
I look forward to keeping you informed. Having seen an LX200 10", its pretty big and heavy, about the limit for me with a bad back , and I wanted something...
Mike White
astronomytd
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Oct 3, 2005
9:08 pm
64130
It might be worth noting the comment on the meade website under "choosing a telescope" which states "its an uncommon observer that requires an aperture in...
astronomytd
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Oct 3, 2005
11:29 pm
64131
I was up in the mountains of Virginia at the UVA Fan Mountain facility this weekend and was able to capture a few images with my LX90 and DSI. This is the...
Stephen Hamilton
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Oct 4, 2005
12:56 am
64132
I downgraded from a 10"LX200 to a 8"LX90 because I found the 60- something pounds too heavy to carry around. The LX90, at almost half the weight, does not...
Cass_LHotellier
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Oct 4, 2005
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