In a message dated 7/1/04 12:40:53 AM Central Daylight Time, jmmahony@... writes: All other C and M SCTs (with the possible exception of the C14) are ...
... Hi: This scratch will have no observable effect on performance. Leave it alone. -- Peace, Rod Mollise Author of:_Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain...
Using either a german equatorial or wedge mounted scope , point the tube straight up. Place a level on the end of the tube. Get it level in both directions....
I've had one for a month and have had great luck. Far exceeded my expectations. Check the Celestron_AS group for more info, faq, etc. I have a 9.25 mounted...
... Right, I wrote that backwards. Should have been higher f/, not lower. ... Yes, the baffle tube ID increases as aperture increases, but not the rear port...
... with buggy ... Nope. Came with a 6" refractor which since has been sold. The guy had a 9-1/4" on it, sold that, now the wife says they need room. Time to ...
... with buggy ... Nope. Came with a 6" refractor which since has been sold. The guy had a 9-1/4" on it, sold that, now the wife says they need room. Time to ...
Hi All, How are the skies in Arizona during the Winter, say Nov - Feb or so? Fairly clear, transparent, ok seeing conditions? During these months I'm used to...
Hi DJ, Arizona is absolutely fabulous during that time of year. While there's always a chance of rain every now and then, it's normally quite clear. The only ...
Hello CAT lovers: In going through the entries submitted for the 2004 Imaging Contest, it struck me as to what an international contest this has become. By my...
van den Bergh 142 is a small 1 arc minute patch of reflection nebulae inside of the very large area of emission nebulosity IC 1396 in Cepheus. The image is 10...
That is a very impressive picture with a one shot color camera, Dennis. I am used to seeing pictures like that in lrgb with tons of exposure time through...
For what it's worth, my 9.25 also has this characteristic. It's relatively new (2 had it for 2 months) and is of the aluminum tube variety. The i.d. or the...
Hi Phil, Thanks for checking out the image. I too have seen it imaged for 3 hours or more from dark sites with HaRGB techniques and was hesitant to attempt it...
I didn't know if the group was aware, but Gary Nugent has a new online E-Zine called Photon. Check it out at: http://www.nightskyobserver.com/Photon/ CS Jay...
... On the whole the Tucson area is very good telescopes. Though I've only been to Tucson twice, I have relatives and an online astro freind there. The area is...
Yes, Mt. Lemmon is over 9000 ft elevation and the village of Summerhave is around 8000 ft so they do get snow in the winter time as does, of course, Kitt ...
Hi, all. This has probably been asked before but can the new steel legged CG-5 Advanced Series non-GOTO GEM be upgraded later with the Celestron computer? ...
Yep, another everlovin’ issue of your favorite FREE astronomy periodical is ready for download! This issue: The feature article this time is Len Philpot’s...
Hi, I would like to use my C14 2" diagonal and Celestron 6.3 focal reducer in another scope that doesn't have the threaded connector that they both use (and my...
In a message dated 7/4/04 9:47:59 AM Central Daylight Time, jmm@... writes: Hi, I would like to use my C14 2" diagonal and Celestron 6.3 focal reducer in...
Rod, yes, that is correct. I also just got a reply from someone referring me to Scopestuff for an adaptor, so I will check there. Thanks, and Happy 4th. Mark...
If you plan a winter trip and want to get together to go scoping while you are here, contact me. I know of a few secluded areas in the central AZ area that...
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