Not true. Adding the reducer does not change what light rays make it through the rear port, except for some small change due to the fact that the primary has...
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Chuck
cscappaticci
Aug 4, 2004 1:07 am
What about a C11 with the larger rear opening? I use a Starlight crayford which screws right onto the larger opening with a Starsweeper .5x focal reducer in...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Aug 4, 2004 2:42 am
What's the lens diameter of the reducer? All you really have to do is look at the vignetting situation for an aperture that large at the rear of the scope,...
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gnowellsct
Aug 4, 2004 12:41 pm
Anyone out there who has had an SCT apart who has measured the size of the hole in the mirror relative to the secondary and its shadow? An eminent authority on...
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Chuck
cscappaticci
Aug 4, 2004 12:45 pm
Thanks John, I think the lens is 2", I'm sure it vignettes but is definitely provides a wider field with the reducer than without ... Seems like it's worth...
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John Hilliard
mesier27
Aug 4, 2004 1:25 pm
I am certain this has been discussed at length on this group but I never paid attention until I was put in the situation. We have recently moved to Florida...
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Bill Logan
wb9sat
Aug 4, 2004 1:38 pm
Hello John, Understand that it is very humid in Florida. May I suggest that you purchase a moisture absorbent container at a gun shop. They will absorb the...
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P T Chambers
phil11111111
Aug 4, 2004 2:24 pm
Hi John I suspect the answer is to seal, insulate and air condition the garage. Your car will like it better too. It doesnt have to stay cold, its the ...
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sdwest
sdwest61275
Aug 4, 2004 2:30 pm
Hi, John, Glad you're getting settled into the new location. I keep my 10" LX200GPS in my roll-off observatory the year around, and I am in the sultry midwest...
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Frank Dilatush
rfsinc
Aug 4, 2004 4:59 pm
Hi John, perhaps a dehumidifier running 24/7 in the garage would keep the fungus from among us? Like Phil says, it's the moisture not the heat that will cause...
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P T Chambers
phil11111111
Aug 4, 2004 5:11 pm
Hi John It is obvious that you need to sell that house and get one that has one more room to store toys. LOL I still think a small air conditioner is best....
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Elton Krug
eltonkrug
Aug 4, 2004 5:22 pm
John- Why not do an "Astronomy" themed living room. Put up a few astrophotos on the wall, some books on the coffee table and set up the scopes on tripods in...
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gosdayi
Aug 4, 2004 5:39 pm
That sounds like a good plan. Paint the ceiling a deep blue with stars and the planets painted on it. Oh don't forget the moon. ... From: "Elton Krug"...
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Bill Logan
wb9sat
Aug 4, 2004 5:57 pm
You are either single or have a very understanding spouse. Someone use to sell a wall mural of Saturn as seen from one of her moons. I really wanted it for...
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Bill Logan
wb9sat
Aug 4, 2004 6:53 pm
Hey John, Check out this wall mural for the living room. www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=99&Product_ID=1089 Bill Logan President (interim) White Mountain...
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John Hilliard
mesier27
Aug 4, 2004 9:45 pm
Phil/Phrank/Elton, The window a/c is strictly a no-no here in Stepford. The dehumidifier generates way to much heat. The scope will probably reside in the...
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starhopper44
Aug 5, 2004 5:38 pm
... never ... moved to ... 8 & 12" ... now ... could pose ... this? ... as the ... In-Laws ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hi John; Glad to read y'all are getting settled...
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John Hilliard
mesier27
Aug 5, 2004 6:37 pm
Thanks S*H, I was going to try the desiccant route anyway and now I have a place to start. As I was thinking about taking the scopes from the A/C to the...
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sdwest
sdwest61275
Aug 5, 2004 7:11 pm
John, Let's face it - if something untoward befalls one of your scopes, you will then have a_reason_to buy a new, bigger, better, etc., etc.,.... So, don't ...
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calstan2002
Aug 6, 2004 12:04 am
Hi John & Bobbie, You might want to look at the "DDCap" offered by Particle Wave Technology to keep the inside of your scope dry. It's a very nicely made...
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John Hilliard
mesier27
Aug 6, 2004 12:50 am
Thanks Cal. I believe the desiccant route probably has a much better chance than either ac in the garage of the blue sky living room 8~)) John & Bobbie...
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Kathryn Steigleder
kathys78
Aug 6, 2004 4:14 pm
Hi all, after spending some time crouched over the eyepiece I've decided to get an observing chair. Which ones do you all use? Anything I should look out for?...
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Chris Rowland
scope_sapiens
Aug 6, 2004 4:33 pm
... I use an old office chair with a gas strut lift. This is with a NS11 GPS, the tripod is in its lowest position. I am pretty tall though. Chris...
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Rob Getz
rbgetz
Aug 6, 2004 4:40 pm
I bought an Apogee Astro Chair. They're only around $70. Great chair for the price. The only issue I've had with it is that the front legs are just straight...
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gnowellsct
Aug 6, 2004 5:47 pm
Periodically I issue an invitation on this group to people who might be interested in the C14 group groups.yahoo.com/group/c14 Hope to CU there! As a practical...
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pensack1
Aug 6, 2004 6:12 pm
Kathy, 1. Use the tripod all the way down. It's more stable there. 2. Try an adjustable-height drummer's chair (the best of its type is the Televue Air ...
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Kathryn Steigleder
kathys78
Aug 6, 2004 8:04 pm
Chris, Rob, Don... thanks for the tips, it looks like lowering the tripod is a good idea. I'll check out the sources you mentioned. Too bad I don't have room...
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gstrumol
Aug 6, 2004 8:58 pm
Kathy, I have a C8 mounted on an Orion SkyViewPro mount with the legs down. It's rock solid! I also use one of those astronomy chairs (I forget where I got it)...
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Bill Logan
wb9sat
Aug 6, 2004 10:23 pm
Wal-Mart has nice cushy metal stool for only 10 bucks. Bill Logan President (interim) White Mountain Astronomy Club Member, Astronomical League Logan...
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John Hilliard
mesier27
Aug 6, 2004 11:30 pm
Kathryn, Give www.buyastrostuff.com a try and look at their folding chair. Folds flat, soft seat, adjustable height, and it supports...well check out the...
