The rear port on most SCTs has an ID of about 1.5", so you wouldn't lose much with 36mm, but the geometry of the 9.25 is slightly different, and I've heard...
... Don't have any experience with this particular product. I have used and recommend any of the all polyester or polyester/cellulose non-linting cleanroom ...
... That's Meade's formula. They recommend either straight rubbing alcohol, or a mix of alcohol and water, with a drop of liquid dishwashing soap per pint. ...
... The problem with the sappy goo spots from pollen is that it's organic, so it makes a nice nutrient for any mold/fungus that gets on your optics. I...
... That would only work if politicians were scientists. Civil time zone boundaries follow political boundaries, with all sorts of ad-hoc nonsense thrown in,...
Hi, I am amazed just how many different products people use to clean their scopes and have taken in all of their advice. I actually thought there would just be...
... Pollen grains are very hard. The process for extracting pollen grains from sediments for pollen analysis involves hydrofluoric acid. Baader sell "Optical...
Hello, I have had a few minor problems with my Meade telescope in the past and have had no trouble returning it to Meade for repair. Now my Meade LX200GPS 14"...
... Hi Chad: I had a response written with regard to your problem, but deleted it because, based on a collimation screw replacement alone, I didn't think my...
... their scopes and have taken in all of their advice. I actually thought there would just be one general technique used to clean the scope which everyone...
I thought initially this was affecting everyone, but now I'm not so sure and it's been a few days. I've suddenly stopped receiving emails (I selected to have...
From: "Frank Dilatush" <rfsinc@...> Subject: [sct-user] Re: Scope Maintenance ... Why Frank, that's easy. There is no marque but Pentax! Is there? ...
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I think it's just you. I've been getting all my yahoogroup(s) mail. -John ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?...
From: "Stewart Waters" <olympus_mons_observatory@...> Subject: [sct-user] Telescope Parts ... Hello Stewart: Have you tried the obvious, Meade? An...
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... Typical GM approach, good engineering, poor execution. GM licenced the "sleeveless" aluminum block technology to Porsche, who used it in the 928 V8 for...
From: <RMOLLISE@...> Subject: Re: [sct-user] Re: Scope Maintenance ... Which absolutely _begs_ the question: Who would park/use a scope anywhere nearto...
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... If you get a tappet noise at about 125K don't let the dealer tell you need a new cam chain (although you probably will) until you have the rocker arm bolts...
... I'd get up to Tottingham Court and see if the iron mongers in that neighborhood can help. You're looking for what we call socket head machine screws. The...
Hi, Sounds like the screws for the Mega Wedge should be pretty common to find then. I have looked around whenever i am out and about but have had no luck in...
Hi Frank, I think i will leave the eyepiece debate alone then. Well at least for now anyway. lol I won't even start the Meade or Celestron debate, the thread...
Hi Tom, Actually no i haven't. I thought that there maybe a place on the web where every part for just about any scope would be available, although i haven't...
Hi James The Yahooligans probably got a bounced message from your IP and took you off the list. Go to the group on the web, select "members" from the left ...
Hi Gang: If you've got clear skies and a Solar filter, get out there! There's a big and beautiful group almost dead-center on the disk. I took a quick Meade...
Hi Matt, Yea, I like that one too because it gives local sidereal time. Best regards Tom ... From: sct-user@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sct-user@yahoogroups.com]...
I know. I posted a note this morning on Talking Telescopes, StarryNights, etc about viewing it with my Solar Rig setup (90mm Mak and PST on a simple tripod)....
hi, im planning on using a ballbearing as a artifical star. i will try it first with sun light reflecting off the ball bearing.i will like to try it with a red...
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