In a message dated 99-10-31 21:05:22 EST, you write: << Of course, it will also increase fov and decrease magnification. That leads me to wonder whether it is...
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RMOLLISE@...
Nov 1, 1999 1:10 pm
In a message dated 99-10-31 23:57:21 EST, you write: << I thought I would share my findings after a day of taking things apart to see how they work. I may be ...
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Gary Otteson
otteson@...
Nov 1, 1999 1:44 pm
... Rod, With three Naglers...9, 12, and 22 Panoptic...for my 8" now, there seem to be two more purchases in order: a good 2" diagonal (I'm still using the one...
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RMOLLISE@...
Nov 1, 1999 3:29 pm
In a message dated 99-11-01 08:52:36 EST, you write: << As I understand the discussion here, there are sometimes focus problems with the 2" when used with the...
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Gary Otteson
otteson@...
Nov 1, 1999 4:20 pm
... Thanks. Yes, it's amazing how loud a Nagler is hitting the wooden floor, even from the next room. Oh, no, something's...wrong.... Gary...
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Michael Bradshaw
bradshaw@...
Nov 1, 1999 4:51 pm
I used to view in the nasty Chicago winters. I generally found that yes, motor drives get sticky and the grease hardens (not permenantly). I also found that...
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Nov 1, 1999 5:03 pm
I got them. They are great. More later. On my C11, the RA motor is hooked to the elex by 2 wire nuts. i could poke the meter leads in there and make the...
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Nov 1, 1999 5:14 pm
My RC would probably stay on mine more if I could reach focus with my videocam (pc23c surveillance cam). With the 2 inch Celestron mirror diag behind the RC,...
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Paul Withers
pwithers@...
Nov 2, 1999 12:25 am
Hi group, Just purchased a NGFS - nice piece of equipment, well made and works great. Also bought a ST7 - also nice. Have a question, I wonder if anyone has...
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Gary Otteson
otteson@...
Nov 2, 1999 4:02 am
Had a lengthy and peaceful look at Jupiter this evening, about 220 power. Only three of the usual four moons were visible, but after a period I became certain...
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Bob OLeary
wearyo@...
Nov 2, 1999 4:24 am
That was Eurpoa`s shadow,neet ain`t it Bob O`Leary Lincoln MT. wearyo@......
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Nov 2, 1999 5:27 am
That is a very inciteful view of the hobby. Where can you meet so many nice folks from varied backgrounds under such peaceful conditions. Viewing what we can...
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Azzz1588@...
Nov 2, 1999 2:10 pm
... Yep... That was definitely one of the moons, transiting in front of Jupiter. (I dont know which either) Isn't astronomy great...
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Pickwoad, Robert (Z75...
RPICKWOA@...
Nov 2, 1999 2:24 pm
Thanks for the additional information, Rod. I removed the filter this past weekend but didn't really notice much difference, as it was still pristine. Can't...
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RMOLLISE@...
Nov 2, 1999 2:49 pm
In a message dated 99-11-02 09:29:32 EST, you write: << Seeing was not too good when I had time for some viewing, but strangely enough, Saturn came in nice a...
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tom@...
Nov 2, 1999 3:12 pm
I'm pretty new at this, but my very limited experience indicates this to be true. I was observing Saturn and Jupiter this past weekend with my C5 and gained...
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CHV69@...
Nov 2, 1999 3:22 pm
Gary, I watched the same thing last night, it was a moon. I watched it as it approached, and then start to cross the face of Jupiter. Clear and Dark Skies, ...
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Pickwoad, Robert (Z75...
RPICKWOA@...
Nov 2, 1999 3:27 pm
FWIW, I was observing at 200X and was able to make out very clearly the Cassini div, shadow, and banding on Saturn. In fact, this is the clearest I've ever...
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Rik Hill
rhill@...
Nov 2, 1999 3:28 pm
... Contact one (or both) of the ALPO Jupiter Section Coordinators. They are running a list called J_Net where such observations are frequently discussed. The...
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"Garzón Pacheco, ...
Joaquin.Garzon@...
Nov 2, 1999 5:22 pm
Hi Tom and group, I experienced the same thing Sunday night. I had a decent view of Jupiter at 210x with my 8" SCT, but could push it a little further with...
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Al
aocc@...
Nov 2, 1999 7:07 pm
Hi Paul, I'm not sure I understand why you need such a long cable for your NGF-s. Are you using a laptop? If yes, then why don't you just focus from the ...
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Aquilii@...
Nov 2, 1999 7:31 pm
Hi! gang In need of advise from 12" Lx 200 users. I currently have an 8" Lx 200, but would like to upgrade to a 12". I've been asking questions from the few ...
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Al
aocc@...
Nov 2, 1999 7:50 pm
Hi Ed, You write that you have a "physical condition." Unless you plan to mount your 12" permanently, be advised that the bulk and weight of this scope ...
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Andy Wallace
andywallace@...
Nov 2, 1999 9:36 pm
Ed- I have the 10" which is a lot larger than the 8"--the 12" is huge--are you planning to permanently mount it? If not, it is borderline as to whether one...
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CHV69@...
Nov 2, 1999 9:52 pm
Ed, I own an LX200 12". Optics are quite nice, I have perfect diffraction rings inside and out of focus. Nights of poor seeing are magnified due to the ...
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CHV69@...
Nov 2, 1999 9:57 pm
Andy, The drive on the 12" is not the same as the smaller LX scopes. The computer is the same, but the drive only has 6 slew speeds instead of 7 and the DC ...
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Andy Wallace
andywallace@...
Nov 2, 1999 10:18 pm
Carl- The "experts" on mapug claim the 8", the 10" and the 12" have the same cheap motors--that is one of their big complaints about Meade; supposedly, Meade...
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P T Chambers
ptchamb@...
Nov 2, 1999 11:05 pm
I mentioned a place called Batteries Plus in a recent post and the fact that an "X" cell would not fit in my Celestron drive base. What I failed to mention is...
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RMOLLISE@...
Nov 2, 1999 11:53 pm
Hi Gang: The November-December issue of the Mobile Astronomical Society journal, Skywatch, is now available for download. Just go to ...
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CHV69@...
Nov 3, 1999 12:11 am
Andy, I have no problem with my scope as well. I also have a Celestron C102HD mounted on top of my LX200 12" Clear and Dark Skies, Carl Sky Tour Observatory ...
