In a message dated 1/1/01 3:41:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, sct-user@egroups.com writes: I like it! It should be on a t-shirt. -Rich [Non-text portions of...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jan 1, 2001 12:11 pm
John Many thanks. I also found an article on a barndoor tracker using FDD motor. Well - with clouds seem to stay on forever, I can at least work on an ...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2001 2:51 pm
In a message dated 12/31/00 7:39:29 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Paul: Yeah, hadn't thought of patches, that's great! That and a bumper sticker reading,...
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gnowell@...
Jan 1, 2001 3:04 pm
I posted this on the Losmandy group but since there are more members in the SCT group I thought I'd try here, too. I used to align my super polaris withe...
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jkell@...
Jan 1, 2001 3:04 pm
I've seen some good reviews,and he has good feed back on ebay,and the ad sounds good as to price and views. But What does the real world think of them? Thanks...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2001 3:14 pm
In a message dated 1/1/01 9:05:00 AM Central Standard Time, gnowell@... ... Hi Greg: If the Losmandy polar alignment scope gives you a suitably accurate ...
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Ron Kramer
rojoyinc@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:00 pm
Will do that - joining a small club in the area of about 15 members, then will venture into the huge club in the area which has 250 members and lots of pro's. ...
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John Hilliard
messier27@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:18 pm
Frez, This has potential..... However, with the "f/10 or die" moto, should we not add some crossed sabres with a 2/7 Cav, duelling Cobra's with orange tube...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:32 pm
I think the orange tube depicted would probably look better if it had a side view of a fork arm for immediate recognition. When you first look at it, it takes...
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George Tucker
tuckeg@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:43 pm
Prasad, Where did you find the article? Thanks, George ... FDD motor. ... an ... Can be...
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Ugly Dog
shenzistiber@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:47 pm
Haven't seen to many 'orange' Meades! Ugly Dog ... http://www.egroups.com/files/sct-user/SCT+user+logos+new/frez_logo%2EJPG...
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Tom &/or Elizabeth Sk...
dateach@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:55 pm
Prasad, Yes, please provide link to driver for FDD, I am looking to build an out-board stepper drive for my N5 in equitorial mode. Thanks and Happy New...
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Carl Buehler
cbuehler@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:55 pm
Hi and Happy New Year everyone, I know nothing about astro photography, but have heard mentioned many times about OM-1 cameras, why are these good? are they...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 4:56 pm
Ugly Dog wrote: Haven't seen to many 'orange' Meades! Ugly Dog Tony answered: Hmmmmm........ummmmm....ummmm....Meade used the wrong paint, I think. :o) Tony...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:16 pm
The OM-1 is the camera of choice because it is comepletely manual. The lenses come off to adapt for prime focus installation. The mirror locks up so you...
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dwyman
dwyman@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:16 pm
Most of the cameras made today are full of bells and whistles. Auto this, auto that etc. For astrophotography most of those features are not only uneeded but...
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mtoccalino@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:20 pm
... accurate ... Rod, I've seen quite a few threads referring to the "drift method" for accurate alignment, so now I have to ask (being the novice that I am) ...
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Bob Snelgrove
steelgtr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:22 pm
How about my old Nikkormat? would that work well? bob...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:26 pm
Try these: http://www.skipwilliams.com/olympus/olympus-forsale.htm http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/veluwen/om-sif/lensgroup.htm Here's the new Olympus...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:29 pm
It will if it is an SLR camera. I've never seen one, though. Tony O. ... From: "Bob Snelgrove" <steelgtr@...> To: <sct-user@egroups.com> Sent:...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:32 pm
I forgot to mention that it's relatively easy to find and buy a bayonet adapter for the OM-1 so you can use the camera for prime focus. I think Orion has...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:34 pm
In a message dated 1/1/01 10:56:35 AM Central Standard Time, cbuehler@... ... Hi: OM-1s are great for astrophotography...small, light, mirror lockup, ...
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end1202@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:37 pm
I have just joined egroups and keep getting messages I did not ask for. What seems to be the problem....
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:41 pm
In a message dated 1/1/01 10:19:32 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Guys: No sh-- I mean "kiddin'"! I LIKE it...and Frez, thanks for creating the new folder,...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:42 pm
In a message dated 1/1/01 11:40:02 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: Well, I dunno....what KIND of messages are you talking about? Normally, when you join an...
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scott
spsmith@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:44 pm
Go to your http://www.egroups.com/mygroups ,logon, and select the mailing option you desire....(no mail, individual emails, or daily digest) ... From:...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:45 pm
Huh??,,,,,,Hmmmm. I wasn't aware that Olympus won't fix 'em anymore. I had them fix a shutter 3 or 4 years ago. Their service center is not far from where I...
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Carl Buehler
cbuehler@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:46 pm
Hi Don, and Tony, Thanks for the info and URL's. Happy New Year! Carl Clearwater, FL...
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Anthony B. Obra
tonykathyodieseldr@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:48 pm
No problem Carl............. :o) Tony O. ... From: "Carl Buehler" <cbuehler@...> To: <sct-user@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 9:46 AM ...
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Carl Buehler
cbuehler@...
Jan 1, 2001 5:53 pm
Hi Rod, Yes I believe that's what I have heard also. I am looking for a simple way to take some images of the planets and lunar objects. I have just a regular...