Al and others, I have tried making an adapter using a lens rear-cap and by fitting a machined aluminium tube on it it. The EP is fitted in the alu tube and ...
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Al
aocc@...
Jan 1, 2000 5:10 pm
Hi Prasad, Next time you need to make an adapter or extension tube, this may be easier, more precise and less expensive: Go to a home center or plumbing...
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Nigel R Bell
nigel@...
Jan 1, 2000 6:59 pm
Hello folks and a Happy New Year, I've just recently bought a Meade LX10, does anyone know of user group etc for this scope? Thanks Nigel...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 1, 2000 7:56 pm
In a message dated 1/1/00 1:04:34 PM Central Standard Time, nigel@... writes: << Hello folks and a Happy New Year, I've just recently bought...
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Rick Thurmond
thurmond@...
Jan 1, 2000 8:20 pm
For focusing I recommend the procedure at http://www.aa6g.org/Astronomy/Articles/knife_edge.html which describes focusing using a Ronchi screen. This is an...
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Phillip L. Jones
pcjones@...
Jan 1, 2000 8:21 pm
I have a Nikon F3 that I use for piggyback astrophotography. The only prime-focus I've done has been strictly lunar (C9.25 + f/6.3 focal reducer + F3 = really...
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Phillip L. Jones
pcjones@...
Jan 1, 2000 8:25 pm
When I am viewing something at high magnification and am trying to focus manually, the object begins to bounce all over the place and out-of-view because of my...
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Al
aocc@...
Jan 1, 2000 9:23 pm
mapug@... ... From: Nigel R Bell To: sct-user@eGroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 2:02 PM Subject: [sct-user] Meade LX10 Hello folks and a Happy...
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Al
aocc@...
Jan 1, 2000 9:40 pm
Hi Phil, I owned an electric focuser for my 10" LX200...it's very effective in reducing the jitters since you don't need to touch the focus knob. However, the...
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AnxiusHipy@...
Jan 1, 2000 9:54 pm
In a message dated 1/1/00 4:45:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, aocc@... writes: << An aftermarket crayford focuser (JMI NGF-s) will solve both...
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Gregory David Stempel
fyrframe@...
Jan 1, 2000 10:07 pm
Jay, ... Canon F1<<<< Do you have the original F1 from the 70's?? I used to use one of those with a motor. Big monster, but bullet proof. If your interested, I...
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Al
aocc@...
Jan 1, 2000 10:09 pm
Hi Glen, I bought this item (NGF-s) for my 10" LX200 to solve a mirror shift problem which was noticeable while imaging. The focuser solved my problem and I ...
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David Rismann
dr@...
Jan 1, 2000 10:14 pm
Does anyone have information on possible Y2K issues with the Ultima 2000? I've read that some hand controller units may require a ROM upgrade but I don't have...
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Ray Porter
dragon@...
Jan 1, 2000 10:28 pm
Nigel, I've been a happy LX10 owner for about 2 years. ================================== Ray Porter dragon@... lrporter@... ...
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JS88Keyz@...
Jan 1, 2000 11:02 pm
Hi Greg, My old F-1 is an orginal from the 70"s...And I would be most interested in accessories (ie intenscreen,lenses,viewfinders etc). Thanks and CS Jay...
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CHV69@...
Jan 1, 2000 11:09 pm
In a message dated 1/1/2000 3:33:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, pcjones@... writes: << When I am viewing something at high magnification and am trying to ...
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Gregory David Stempel
fyrframe@...
Jan 1, 2000 11:54 pm
Jay, I will look around for some resources. One place you can check, maybe you heard of the Shutterbug magazine? This magazine is one awesome source of used...
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Rick Thurmond
thurmond@...
Jan 2, 2000 12:41 am
Here's a fun experiment to try if: a. you're into astrophotography b. you're into stereo 3d photography Take two pictures of the moon through your scope, five...
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AnxiusHipy@...
Jan 2, 2000 1:31 am
In a message dated 1/1/00 6:15:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, CHV69@... writes: << Would the electric focuser for the C9.25 be beneficial in this respect?...
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AnxiusHipy@...
Jan 2, 2000 1:36 am
In a message dated 1/1/00 5:17:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, aocc@... writes: << I have not experienced any backfocus problem using the focuser...
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albaugh
albaugh@...
Jan 2, 2000 1:47 am
Jim next generation focuser will work and they are great especially for photography ... From: AnxiusHipy@... [mailto:AnxiusHipy@...] Sent: Saturday,...
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CHV69@...
Jan 2, 2000 1:50 am
In a message dated 1/1/2000 8:44:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, AnxiusHipy@... writes: << < Would the electric focuser for the C9.25 be beneficial in this...
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Frank Wielgus
FWIELGUS1@...
Jan 2, 2000 3:51 am
Hi, I highly recommend an electric focuser to stabilize an image. Several brands allow for variable speed focusing so your image can snap into place. Frank ......
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Phillip L. Jones
pcjones@...
Jan 2, 2000 5:49 am
I find it odd that Celestron never made an electric focuser for the Ultima 9.25, especially since the drive comes equipped with the outlet for the focuser, and...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jan 2, 2000 8:28 am
Hi Nigel I have been a happy LX-10 user for nearly two years....
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jan 2, 2000 8:28 am
Hi Al, Thanks. I am in need of a tube at this very moment as I have just bought a (used) Vivitar 85-205 lens for my Nikon. Last evening I held a EP in line...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jan 2, 2000 8:28 am
Hi Here in Manila we have a photographic equipment store who had a number of beattie intenscreens stock. I bought one for my Nikon F last year. If any one is...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jan 2, 2000 12:43 pm
I think an electric foucuser by JMI is different from NGF-S. NGFS must be ok for the 9 1/4. Check again. Prasad...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jan 2, 2000 8:05 pm
Hi Gang: The January February issue of Skywatch, the Mobile Astronomical journal I edit is now available for download. Just click on the possum at the bottom...
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Jay Stanley
js88keyz@...
Jan 2, 2000 10:57 pm
Greetings Folks, Thanks all for the many responses to my focusing questions, now if I could trouble the group for a few more. I have been doing research on all...
