I think your proposal is well thought out Roth but I am concerned about the time commitment associated with it. Please keep in mind that the judges and myself...
Good Morning Francesco: Welcome to the group. Your location sounds wonderful and I am personally delighted that you are still shooting film astrophotos. By ...
Thanks for the input Nico. Please be sure to vote in the poll. Clear skies, Kevin ... From: Nico [mailto:el_chico_original@...] Sent: Monday, May 31,...
Thanks for the kind words Frank. Your points are well taken. And a point that I hadn't considered, but that was raised by Eddie Trimarchi in a subsequent...
Thanks for the input Eddie. We'll have to give serious consideration to your idea of two entries per category in an effort to stimulate more interest in the...
In a message dated 6/1/04 1:34:28 AM Central Daylight Time, jamermac@... writes: 1.5" fer real? I did not know that, what's that do to the 2" diag and...
That is an excellent point Eddie and one that I had not considered. I certainly don't want to lose the wonderful international flavor of our contest. What...
In a message dated 5/31/04 8:04:33 PM Central Daylight Time, el_chico_original@... writes: Howdy Rod, With all due respect I agree if one wants to change...
... One needs to be careful about fork clearance if there are any other accessories in the visual path (such as a motorized focuser, field reducer, etc.). Some...
Greetings, I'm new to this group in addition to being new to the world of the SCT. While it would be to my advantage to delay the contest for a couple of ...
As I continue to read the posts with this group and others I get the feeling I may have a problem with my new NS 11. My last scope was a Meade 10" (1990 ...
... Hi Butch: I think that's a nice idea, but probably won't happen any time soon. The contest is a MAJOR effort. Prizes have to be solicited, website put up...
I went through the same decision quandary with my NS8GPS on whether or not to invest in 2" diagonals and eyepieces...since "two inch" accessories are...
To those who keep pointing out that it wouldn't be fair to change the deadline of this year's contest, read the last line of Phil's post that started this ...
Hi All Cat lovers IMHO....while it is true June is upon us, that doesn't necessarily mean summer is here. The web has opened the door to members from around...
No prob Kevin :-) If I may make another suggestion however, I looked at the polls and it looks like its ganna be pushed back. If that happens, to be fair to...
I agree 500% with you John! ... the ... that ... suggestion ... game. ... images? ... of the ... couple of ... diligently ... over a year ... how about ... ...
Hi Nico: The poll will not be the only item that will factor into the decision. I look at it as one factor that the judges and Rod can draw upon to make a...
Morning All, I recently tried to upgrade the M/C firmware for my CGE-14 from the Celestron site. I've done this before with no problems, except this time. I'm...
Image shift and mirror flop are virtually identical in terms of what causes them and what's happening. Both happen when the mirror tilts on the baffle tube,...
John, Thanks very much, I am sure I have not turned the focuser back and forth through the range and will do so now. That mechanical noise I originally heard...
Rodd, I have had one response already, but thanks for yours. With both of these responses I am feeling better about my scope which I really like. You are...
Hi Kevin, Firstly, a thank you for the time and effort you and other judges are donating to the contest. It is a lot of work. Secondly, a large number of...
... Hi Alan: "Crayford" is the generic word for all those rack and pinionless focusers that mount on your rear cell. ;-) Peace, Rod Mollise Author of:_Choosing...
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