Hi John I was being a little tongue in cheek (tic). I'm well aware of the new products, and wouldn't mind a MAD MAX Mount or the 16" RCX400. But then again I...
... That sounds right if one looks at the weights of the various models: <http://thadlabs.com/ASTRO/LX200GPS/docs/#MASS> It can be deduced there's a 6-lb...
Well if folks would take 2 seconds to delete the tag, as I just did, it would disappear... regards Greg N ... to ... with the ... the ... Mitty Obs ... No one ...
... Their marketing isn't directed towards 'those that know'....hasn't been for some time now. It's aimed at the vast majority - those that _don't_ -- the...
Rick, I never owned a Meade, so I cannot say that Celestron offers better optics than Meade. Uncle Rod, who is quite knowledgeable has stated that in the...
Thanks Thad & John for your replies re the 2x guiding w/ the dual axis drive. When I was having the "problem" I dug out the instruction manual and then...
... I can't say for sure that they did the same for the GPS version, but ... Hi, John. On which models did you notice an OTA shift forward from the Classic ...
Hi, I am trying to collimate my MCT. In the startest, i see nice rings, but also horzontally some 5 parallel white lines/ bands. What is this meaning? Tim...
Hi John, That is an interesting theory. It may be accurate, BUT what makes you state it as fact? I think many time logical thinking gets in the way of what is...
Is it really necessary to delight in the misfortunes of either Meade or Celestron? I have scopes from both and am pleased with the technology that they've...
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I am interested in replacing the focusing rod on the back of my LX90 with the Feathertouch microfocuser by Starlight Instruments. I am hoping that this will...
Hi Bob They have two kinds I believe. One is a 10 to 1 reduction gearhead that fits where the stock focuser goes. The other is a crayford. I had the first...
Dr Phil, I'm considering having one of these (type 1 below) made for my C9.25 by John P. I had a JMI Crayford on it, but I sent it to get some one make...
Which part are you questioning? The use of the internal counterweight in the 7" Mak in the classic LX200 is well known. But now I'm not so sure if the tubes...
Hi If I understand correctly, I dont think it will help. However, one thing that -will- help is to practice ending your focusing in the same direction each...
... but ... tubes ... back- ... So ... know ... forward ... models. ... I haven't noticed our 12" classic being nose heavy, but it usually has hefty Televue...
Hello starhopper See now don't you feel like your on some type of mission, to inform and assist the newbie purchaser who was mislead into thinking that they ...
The Feathertouch crayfords are possibly the single nicest focuser out there, so I would assume that the SCT replacement focus knob system is very well made....
The knob is threaded internally, and pushes/pulls a threaded rod that's connected to the mirror cell. The thread is standard right- hand thread, so finish...
... Hi, John. The 7" F/15 Mak tube is substantially longer than the 8" F/10 SCT tube (it's about the same length as the 10" SCT or a C11). Since it uses the...
... tube ... the ... they ... Right. That's what I've been saying- I think they used the same part (the "saddle plate" or whatever you want to call it) that...
Thanks Phil and John : I did think the mirror was pushed up-hill(when scope is pointing up). I just now checked it again to be sure. I couldn't detect any...
Well, bless you for expressing a rational viewpoint! Both companies are our friends. We should all be concerned when either one in in trouble. - Rick ... or...
Bad news, Starhopper - both major magazines already have a cover price of $6.99. The future is now! (Or: "Wake up, you're in the past!") - Rick ... Are you...
... price ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sorry, ol' boy -- can't say whether you catch on real fast....or exceedingly slow. Who buys single cover?!? I can't afford ...
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