Hi All Just fitted the replacement PEC chip for my C8 dx and although the led`s indicated 5.5 mins when I tried my scope I found that the motor would not work,...
In a message dated 9/1/02 9:01:42 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Hi: Hadn't heard of this before. If your chip was properly seated int he socket and inserted...
I have found the Astrosystems 14" cover to be perfect for my 12" LX200. It is a white woven material probably nylon that is very strong and is woven tightly...
Here is a link to the Astrosystems covers. http://www.astrosystems.biz/covers.htm Barry Hiddema San Antonio Astronomical Association Outings Coordinator ... ...
George Will, no doubt relieved that the Baseball strike was averted, waxes philosophic about the stars and the adaptive optics at the Keck Observatory in his...
In a message dated 9/1/02 9:17:09 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Hi: I use a Desert Storm Cover (currently sold by Anacortes) and have been pleased with that...
Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Joe May. I live in Clarksville, TN and do astronomy and photography (but not astrophotography... yet) as a hobby. You...
Hello, My name is Joe May. I live in Clarksville, TN and just purchased an LX90- my first SCT. Unfortunately, I am either going to have it exchanged or...
Well I got out my Celestar 8 Deluxe last night, first time in a while. During alignment I had no problems. I then had it out of focus while checking...
Hi I am not sure what is wrong but the focusing mechanism is a pretty simple affair. Before we get into that, though, you need to look through the front of...
In a message dated 9/1/02 11:13:14 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Hi Joe: Welcome aboard, and don't worry too much about the LX90. Meade will fix things, and...
Rat Notes -11" SCT / 10" F6 DOB - 08/30/02 Home 11:00 PM 40 Deg N 50 Deg F T - Good S - Fair I had a chance to try my first side by side between the 11" SCT...
Heh, says on the main page the group is unmoderated. I thought Yahoo ate my original post and posted this. Sorry about that :-) Joe ... an ... by ... I ... ...
Problem solved. In checking the mirror movement from the front I saw that it was moving some. But when I said that I was able to rotate the focuser each way to...
OK, glad you found it and hope no damage was done. If the mirror was in front of the screws and you were "backing" into them, then it is probably OK as long...
Check it out: http://joemay.net. I know a lot of people have this problem, and the washer trick doesn't always work. This method should work 100% if you are...
... You mean for semi-permanent cover, or for occasional use? If the later, I made a cover from a mylar "space blanket" - folded and duct taped it makes a...
Hi Gang: What the--did ya'll all go off to the beach and leave your silly old Uncle Rod at home with his computers and telescopes? You little whippersnappers! ...
It's too cold to go to the beach. Must be nice to live down south. I was sitting here feeling about as blue as I've felt in a long time because someone stole...
Rod, You are exhibiting clear signs of: 1) Withdrawal symptoms caused by cloudy skies 2) Too much caffeine waiting for clear skies. What's in the mug (as in...
... Okay Rod ... since you asked :^) Just returned from Atoka Ok from an all night trip. Major reason for going was to try and get a useful image(s) of M8 and...
Okay - CHATTER. Sorry Uncle Rod - couldn't resist <g>. In an effort to generate some discussion, here is a question I am pondering. With the Fall and Winter...
OK, here's my dilemma... I was planning to upgrade from my Celestron G8 to a NexStar GPS 11" during September/October; however I'll be over-extending myself a...
Hi Forest: I was thinking about something similar to that. The G8 (mount) with Gemi is almost $2400, it seems that the Nextstar 11 is really a great buy. I...
Hi Rod/all: Well my C90 will focus with the FR without the diagonal. It seems that I needed to bring the EP closer. Kind of a pain, but a short bench gets me...
Hi All: Currently I have Celestron Plossls - 6.3, 10mm, 26mm, and a Orion Sirrus 32mm and a Celestron barlow. Am thinking of getting either a high quality 22mm...
