I posted a file in the Yahoo Ultima2000 Group - "U2K Tips from Yahoo Groups 12-2002.rtf". It is a compilation of all the U2K-specific tips that have been...
In an effort to possibly save you some frustration, I would like to make the following suggestions for you: 1) Perform the procedure during the day and aim...
I wouldn't trust it. It looks to me like someone has taken over the domain name ( which is hosted by a third party company ). You are simply hitting pages...
In a message dated 1/1/03 8:33:24 AM Central Standard Time, ... That was my first thought...but they clearly show signs of having been updated recently. Peace,...
Hi all, I need some opinions from the group on a potential opportunity to swap my trusted 8" lx200 f/10 classic with an astro-buddy's 18" truss-tube. He has...
In a message dated 1/1/03 9:31:23 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: As most of you know, I'm really not very interested in dobs. I simply find the "what they...
In a message dated 1/1/03 5:56:39 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Ted: Cool! Peace, Rod Mollise, Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_...
In a message dated 12/31/02 11:35:18 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: Never heard of such a thing. One thing you might find helpful in downloading big files...
In a message dated 12/31/02 11:15:25 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: No. But you don't need it. Just zoom in on the galaxy (or whatever) of interest, hit the...
In a message dated 12/31/02 8:53:49 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: What we do around here: EVERYBODY in the house picks out (and sometimes buys) her/his own...
Actually, I just joined the C14 group yesterday after reading about it in your post. I was a member of the 30cm group (isn't that the Meade 12?) for a while...
In a message dated 12/30/02 9:20:43 PM Central Standard Time, jdubois@... ... Hi Tom: When you have a chance, how about posting some pix of your mount? ...
Janos: I am fairly new (3 years) to the astronomy observing "game", so view my comments in that light. My 8" SCT is portable, quick and easy to set up and has...
It appears that the web page is an artifact that is still running. Updated by a script that autoruns. Someone on the list went by and the store is empty....
Rod, So, you're recommending the ArgoNavis. That makes me feel pretty good about my decision. I not only looked at it...it's on it's way (a late Christmas...
Hi, Go to www.nexstar11.com, and select the "Tips and Tricks Page 1" from the menu. Once at the Tips menu find "Collimating the Nexstar11 during daylight" in...
Dave Cole
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Thanks, Ted. I printed it out and will keep it handy. Norrene ... From: <tkurkowski@...> To: <sct-user@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 01,...
In a message dated 1/1/03 11:00:46 AM Central Standard Time, ... HI Forrest: Haven't really used it, but have seen it in action. IMHO, it's the next step for...
In a message dated 1/1/03 11:54:15 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Roth: Stay tuned, I hear. ;-) Peace, Rod Mollise, Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt...
Roger, I am now the proud owner of a shorty SCT-2" adapter. It is actually a tiny bit shorter than the nose of my 2" AP diagonal, so the diagonal touches the...
Hi Ron, In the process of installing Bob's Knobs on my scope I found it was very helpful to heed the instructions regarding rough collimation. This involves ...
Hi Scott: Thus the beauty of this group: No flames or Rod is standing by with the hose. This is one reason I don't frequent those anal-retentive groups whose ...
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to all on SCT-users Most of you who remember me are likely to think I've been hiding in the bushes but not so. I bought a...
In a message dated 1/1/03 1:12:50 PM Central Standard Time, ... Funny thang...that's a sight that used ta SCARE me...but not I kinda LIKE IT! ... Peace, Rod...
In a message dated 1/1/03 1:12:50 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hey Jimmy: How'd you attach the dewshield to the inside of the tube? Glue or what? Peace, Rod...
Hi PBJ, And a Happy New Year to you, too. This is one of the better "truth is stranger than fiction" anecdotes I've seen. Well, so much for subtle hints...You...