New computers are so much fun! I got a right angle 9 x50 finder to save my neck, and Starry Nights Enthusiast 5 for my ibook, a padded carrier for my XT10...
Mitchell, As Michael indicated, the main reason is: "Why would you want to?" Generally, I'd take the light-gathering and resolution gain of the big aperture...
Mike, I bought so much, I've clouded California over for the past week and the coming one ;-( My favorite Christmas gift has to be my Canon 300D Digital Rebel...
... to?" ... secondary ... much ... One ... Also, ... double ... larger ... bigger ... How would you get f/13? all it is is cardboard (or other) with a hole...
I am very happy to say that I received a 40mm Orion Highlight plossel so now (if it ever clears up) I should be able to fit all of M45 in my eyepiece and it...
Hi, Everyone. I'm new here. My favorite gift that I recieved was the 9 X 63 Mini Giant Binos. They're really good! I reccomend them. I believe there is a sale...
... the 9 X 63 Mini Giant Binos. They're really good! I reccomend them. I ... Hi there - I agree with your assessment of this fine large binocular. I bought ...
I got an antares 7mm Ortho, dew not dew heater/power cable, basic ep projection camaera adapter, SVP polar scope, and an orion waist case and deep map 600. ...
Mitch, I was talking about my non-Orion 10". But, let's assume an Orion 10" f/4.7 with a focal length of 1200mm. 10" = 254mm. You get the f/4.7 by dividing...
Had a pair of 8x56 Mini Giants till yesterday when they fell off the tripod and got smashed. I really liked my Mini Giants hope you enjoy yours as much. David ...
Hi, all. I started looking for a short tube EQ refractor packages. I interested in the 1. Orion SkyView Pro 100mm EQ Refractor, and 2. Orion AstroView™...
... David, OUCH! I'll bet that hurt you almost as much as those poor binos. How did you have them mounted and how did they become detached? Did you have a...
Bill, I have the 120ST OTA and have found it to be quite excellent. It ain't an APO but it still gives very respectable views with low power, wide field...
... Hi Bill - I have an Orion 120ST. It is very nice for low power wide field views as Jim already said. On mine the image starts to deteriorate at powers...
... Mike, I thought I had the quick release shoe snapped in my Bogen tripod but I guess I was wrong. I can't count the number of times I clicked that shoe...
Out of those 2 choices, I would say go for the skyview 100. The 120ST is only offered on the astroview mount, which should suffice for that OTA, but you are...
Too true about the Astroview mount. That's why I bought the 120ST OTA. I bought it with wide field deep sky video imaging in mind, for which it has performed...
Hi, Jim. I took a look at your website. Great images!! I see you also used an 80mm scope. What kind is that? I see you got an image of the horsehead...
Hi Bill, the 80mm scope is an old Celestron "Cometron" sold while Halley's Comet was visiting. I suspect it has Vixen optics - a decent little scope. If you...
... Hi Jim... Boy, the Cometron brings back memories....I have a Meade Cometcatcher which is a 6 inch f/4 Schimdt-Newtonian produced during the Halley Comet...
Bill, You still have that little jewel. I remember you had it up for sale before you left. I would have snatched it up it I had known that frame integrating...
Does anyone own a SteadyPix Camera mount? How does it work? I was thinking of buying one, as it is on sale right now. It fits on a 1.25", so i can't use one of...
I'M POSTING THIS FOR THE SECOND TIME FOR PEOPLE WHO MISSED IT. I edited the poll awhile ago and you'll have to vote again. Before we had over 107 votes, now...
... would ... help. ... Hi Chris, I' mitchell. I own the steady pix. The mount comes with two different size brackets to secure it to eyepieces. Your right It ...
... Hi Mike and group... I got a professional anamometer to measure the winds up on the ridge I live on....we frequently get 70-80 mph gusts. The neat thing is...
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