Hi,all Jupiter 2012-07-27 21:54 UT CM I 30.1° CM II 254.1° CM III 280.0°  http://www.astrohome.net/attachments/ext_jpg/120728134002188df32116dce9.jpg ...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Jul 28, 2012 2:41 pm
Dale: For the camera (Canon), I use AC power when at home or a 12VDC battery with 17 Ah capacity /500W inverter for the field. I run the focuser off the same...
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Dale M
lionsfan0_16
Jul 28, 2012 4:39 pm
bryan, thanks for the link! I will be sure to order some of that very soon ________________________________ From: Worsel <bryancashion@...> To:...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Jul 28, 2012 10:53 pm
Dale: Be sure to order the little orange "Wire Loom Tool". Makes it MUCH easier. Match the tool to the size of loom. I use 1". Bryan...
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Clif Ashcraft
wa2guf
Jul 28, 2012 10:53 pm
Nice image in spite of the seeing. I just got the same camera but the color version. Wanted to try it out this morning, but no joy, only clouds. WHat capture...
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Brian Combs
bgcombs44
Jul 28, 2012 11:03 pm
I use Firecapture. From: sct-user@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sct-user@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Clif Ashcraft Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:38 PM To:...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Jul 29, 2012 2:02 am
You can often buy that type of loom in local auto parts stores. -John...
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wolby86
Jul 30, 2012 11:32 pm
I own a CPC1100 and the exposure times that I am getting from it for use with the Mallincam video camera are not long enough to suit me anymore. I would like...
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Rod Mollise
rmollise
Jul 30, 2012 11:56 pm
If you intend the scope mainly for video use, the large flat field of the HD is overkill. Peace, Rod Mollise Rod's new book: _Choosing and Using a New CAT_ ...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Jul 31, 2012 2:32 pm
Don: Also, what integration times do you have now that you're not satisfied? Are they long enough that field rotation is the issue? Bryan...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Jul 31, 2012 2:32 pm
Don: What are you interested in viewing? You might pose the same question on the MallinCam group; I see that you are a member there. Bryan...
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eagleic
Jul 31, 2012 3:34 pm
I gave my 8" Celestron Ultima PEC to my niece. Now I would like to know the best telescope for beginners to replace it with. I would like to have one that is...
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tnstargazer
Jul 31, 2012 5:02 pm
Wow...that was a great hand me down. The 8 Ultima (which I own too) is considered to be one of the best SCT's made, so I'm sure she is going to love it. Now...
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Wally Lucas
wl241
Jul 31, 2012 5:27 pm
N8i, fits the bill beautifully...I have one as well as a Nexstar11 GPS.. ... From: eagleic <n2toys@...> Subject: [sct-user] Celestron 8 sct To:...
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altjeep
Jul 31, 2012 6:23 pm
Can you give us a price range? Are you in a heavily light-polluted area? Will you be transporting the scope much? Do you have significant physical ...
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Donald Wolbert
wolby86
Jul 31, 2012 6:24 pm
Bryan, I had been getting 28 seconds but something went amiss with the telescope so now I only get 7 seconds and that is hard to hold. This after I sent the...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Jul 31, 2012 7:35 pm
Is GoTo important? Will they lose interest if they have to learn to star hop? If not, consider a manual 10-12"" Dob. More aperture, more stable. Wider FOV...
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Bob
greggmhill
Jul 31, 2012 9:25 pm
I have an old 1977 C8 that I rarely use due to my location (I have to set up in an alley), so I bought an Orion Starblast 4.5. It is so light that I can hold...
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Al Stewart
eagleic
Aug 1, 2012 1:28 am
I don’t want to say that price doesn’t matter because it does. But having said that, it costs what it costs. I am 65 and every year it seems like...
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tobomo
tobomo...
Aug 1, 2012 4:14 am
Hey, The 8SE and the 6SE have the same mount. Some people have reported balance and overload problems with the 8SE.This is because of the heavier OTA. I have a...
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Rod Mollise
rmollise
Aug 1, 2012 10:20 am
Some may have; most users have no problem with the 8SE. In truth, while bulkier, it really isn't much heavier than the 6... Peace, Rod Mollise Rod's new book: ...
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Desi and Betsi's ...
altjeep
Aug 1, 2012 2:17 pm
With lots of light pollution I tend to rather strongly recommend a GoTo or PushTo system. I am partial to the GoTo technology since it will track objects for...
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Terry Sandbek
terrysandbek
Aug 2, 2012 5:58 am
The SE 6/8 is one tough mount. At a star party last year, I put the mount on its tripod and forgot to attach it to the tripod. I turned around to pick up a...
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Christopher Go
stone_1990
Aug 9, 2012 12:16 am
It is finally clear today but seeing was unstable because of a low pressure area in Central Luzon. Oval BA is getting closer to the GRS. Conjunction should...
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andre_moutinho
Aug 9, 2012 12:20 pm
Hello! I have star tested a new Nexstar 8 SE and found a mild astigmatism when focusinf . I would like to know it it may caused for pinched corrector or any...
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andre_moutinho
Aug 9, 2012 12:20 pm
Hello, I star tested a new Nexstar 8 SE and found a bit o astigmatism. I would like to know it it may caused for pinched corrector or any other reason. Is it...
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William Hamblen
wrhamblen
Aug 9, 2012 2:12 pm
It is uncommon to see astigmatism in commercial optics. A Telrad has a great range of adjustment. If you can't line up the Telrad with the Nexstar 8 SE the...
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William Hamblen
wrhamblen
Aug 9, 2012 2:14 pm
On 08/08/2012 10:18 PM, andre_moutinho wrote: ... I also could not align the telrad red dot with the scope main optics. ... Thanks!! Andre Telrads don't have...
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nivartysridhar
Aug 9, 2012 8:44 pm
yep. that's the same sort of horrible little finder my nexstar came with. won't align with scope optics, even at its extremes of adjustment. and after a few...
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Christopher Go
stone_1990
Aug 10, 2012 12:59 am
Seeing was a little better today but still very unstable. The NEB slowly turning back red while the NTB band is prominent. The mid EZ is reddish and there...
