Hi I joined this group this morning and the very first post I get is on LX-10. That is really great. I have been looking out for LX-10 users and could not find...
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Greg Crawford
gc@...
Sep 1, 1999 10:29 am
Jay, In referring to a "clamp", are you referring to the "Telescope Securing Knob" on page 10 of the manual. If so, this secures the OTA to the mounting ...
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whelms
whelms@...
Sep 1, 1999 10:35 am
Hi Lee, Congrats on your new scope and the good weather, to boot. We had a bunch of NASA guys down for a big meeting here at KSC and our Florida weather was ...
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David & Tess LaBedz
dlabedz@...
Sep 1, 1999 10:43 am
Hello, I am also a LX 10 user. David LaBedz ... From: Ray Porter <dragon@...> To: sct-user@egroups.com <sct-user@egroups.com> Date: Tuesday, August...
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laurent
lbr@...
Sep 1, 1999 11:09 am
Hi evrybody i live in France near Pyrenees Mountains I have my Ultima C11 since 06/1999 No Ultima C11 users here ??? Clear Sky Laurent...
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Mark
mbx@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:00 pm
Some of you will NOT be that impressed: I finally managed to observe Uranus with my G5!! Yay! It's taken 4 attempts (4 nights) stretched over a month of bad...
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RMOLLISE@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:05 pm
In a message dated 99-09-01 00:37:43 EDT, you write: << I used to get group messages but recently none have been arriving. I see the web page is active. Is th...
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RMOLLISE@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:01 pm
In a message dated 99-09-01 00:50:34 EDT, you write: << I keep my telescope in my office in the house. When I use it I remove the main unit from the tripod and...
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RMOLLISE@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:30 pm
In a message dated 99-08-31 21:21:36 EDT, you write: << Are there any LX-10 users on the list? Rod I know you have some at USA; anybody else? ... Hi: Let me...
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Ray Porter
dragon@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:31 pm
You didn't actually ask any questions but I'll provide a little more information to get a dialog going. First off, let me say that my scope has the best...
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Ray Porter
dragon@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:45 pm
... keep ... it ... have ... I have a Celestron hard case that I use with my LX10, the one that Orion used to sell for $279. The case is rock solid and...
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Michael Bradshaw
bradshaw@...
Sep 1, 1999 12:51 pm
How many scopes, and how extensively? It takes me a full day to tear down and rebuild each of our C8s to the quality that I am happy with. That is a complete...
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RMOLLISE@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:01 pm
In a message dated 99-09-01 08:54:54 EDT, you write: << How many scopes, and how extensively? It takes me a full day to tear down and rebuild each of our C8s...
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Sam Wells
swells@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:38 pm
That was a good swap. My LX-10 is my first "real" telescope; I had old Tasco reflector back in the sixties, but until recently was unable to devote the...
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ross128@...
Sep 1, 1999 1:45 pm
ross12-@... wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/sct-user/?start=1062 ... telescope ... I carry my Celestar Deluxe by the handle on the...
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ross128@...
Sep 1, 1999 1:50 pm
ross12-@... wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/sct-user/?start=1065 ... lets you keep ... (is it ... anyone have ... mentioned? Hi: The...
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Al
aocc@...
Sep 1, 1999 1:57 pm
Hi Jay, Lots of good luck with your new scope...sounds like a really nice one. In response to your question regarding a portable power source: There are many...
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Joaquin.Garzon@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:14 pm
Congratulations Mark!. I was also thrilled when I first saw Uranus and what I think was Neptune with my ETX from my rooftop in Brooklyn. This chart was very...
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Mike Smith
mike@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:45 pm
Bon jour, Laurent, I purchased a used Ultima 11 in July but have observed only four times in the weeks since as we are still in an extended monsoon weather...
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Sam Wells
swells@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:45 pm
Thank you, David. I'm saving email addresses from you LX-10 folks for those times I know I'm gonna need advice. Good luck to you. Sam Wells ... From: David &...
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Sam Wells
swells@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:51 pm
Thanks, Parsad. Looks like I asked the right question at the right time. It's been many, many years since I was in the Philippines, back in the funky fifties....
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RMOLLISE@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:53 pm
In a message dated 99-09-01 10:20:51 EDT, you write: << Hello Everyone, I'm looking forward to learning and posting with the group.I live in North Carolina and...
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Brian P. Murphy
bmurf@...
Sep 1, 1999 2:58 pm
A C-8 should be a good fit for a standard "foot-locker". I've picked them up for $20+/- at discount stores. Go to a fabric or craft store for foam rubber and...
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Ray Porter
dragon@...
Sep 1, 1999 3:14 pm
Where in NC, Ron? We have a fairly active club here in Chapel Hill and there are also active clubs in several other areas. I think the Greensboro club has...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Sep 1, 1999 3:39 pm
Hi Sam I selected LX-10 after reading so much about the problems of Meade advanced product LX-200 like runaway dec motor, and many similar frequent defects. ...
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Sep 1, 1999 4:20 pm
I use a C11 on a fork but it is the older model with the AC drive (about 1991 or so). I have only had it since the beginning of the year. ... Phil Chambers...
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Sep 1, 1999 4:41 pm
Hmmmm, my battery in my reticle illuminator just died last week. Frys didnt have the replacement (2MR9 2.7v mercury) but the local photo shop guy took a...
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Dave Bush
dnbush@...
Sep 1, 1999 4:42 pm
I had one and found that while the image was sharp and bright, the FOV was less than the 67° as advertised by Meade. This holds true for many of their other...
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John Jensen
jjensen@...
Sep 1, 1999 5:01 pm
I believe they are no longer available (mercury cells and batteries). The photo dealer may have had some old stock. My ancient tuning fork Accutron watch...
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Al
aocc@...
Sep 1, 1999 5:06 pm
Hi Prasad, I read your post regarding your fears of buying an LX200 with sophisticated electronics. You are not alone...I certainly had the same fears and I...
