Thanks, that tells me that my rear cell configuration is different than the current crop. My sct threads actually protrude away from the cell far enough that...
Hi all, Today is the last day to register online for a discount for the Astromimage Conference. We need to get a head count for the caterer so it is also the ...
I misunderstood how you were using the plywood. Used as a spacer you should be OK. Regards, Tanveer. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
All, Rod Well as we had an exceptionally clear sky night, so my friend Lee and I took the Ultima 2000 up the mountain for some viewing...... We tried 6 times...
following adviceon this group I checked out MSC (manhattan supply co.) which is supposed to be better than Mcmaster-Carr (might be on some things). For my...
Hi Greg- You might keep Small Parts in mind (www.smallparts.com). They often sell in small lots. They don't have the screw you needed in 5/8", only 1/2" and...
Well, my Ace hardware store manager has complained that he is becoming another Walmart---lotsa plastic crap, and not much hardware anymore..... I'll buy 20 of...
Hi Greg: Did you try Lowes or Home Depot or what about Fastenal. I have bought thousands of screws from MSC and Fastenal. I use them all the time for the ...
... and ... wrong ... web. ... a ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ By "We used Antares as the first star, and Deneb as...
... the ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ But see, what you've done is - you're now assured you'll never ever again in your entire life, even if you...
Good Grief, this could be the story of my life. I only find stuff just after I bought "another one". I spent yesterday looking for one of two packages of...
... know, BUT IT ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ... not talk ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You might know this, but... (presuming...
Hi: Yep...I do those things, and, yes, it will land you within' a degree or two, usually... ;-) Peace, Rod Mollise Author of: Choosing and Using a Schmidt...
Of course, then there's the corollary to.....to.....well, whatever law describes this principle. You know that thing that is constantly in the way & underfoot...
Hi Greg How about you send me your snail mail address and I will send you a few 4-40 X5/8 screws. Yes, I know what a Socket Head Cap Screw is and that way you...
... Especially when the s.o.b. is a $2,400 hearing aid that somehow left this universe over a 2 hour period somewhere in my house or backyard never to be...
Hi Gang: If you visit the Yahoo website for this group very often, you no doubt notice ads for SCT sellers. NONE OF THESE SCOPE SELLERS ARE ENDORSED BY UNCLE...
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... Hi Guys: I should note that Scopetronix is still and open question. I've heard from Jordan Blessing a little while back, and he says that the company will...
... Hi Guys: I should note that Scopetronix is still an open question. I've heard from Jordan Blessing a little while back, and he says that the company will...
This is perhaps Starhopper's most accurate post. It describes the situation to a T. I even have things stored in a drawer where I store things that I should...
You know, I did got to Fastenal. They were very nice and willing to help me out with a few things but mostly they sell in bigger lots. With gasoline at...
Frank, Damn, that's kind. See my next post. Greg N ... a few ... that ... free!! ... screws, ... know ... hardware ... quality ... that they ... group ... on ...
I think we should form a Free Screw Collective. Or "Almost free" -- some of the Losmandy bigger bolts are worth as much a buck-fifty! I'll be the #4-40 5/8...
The dec backlash can be set for up to 99 arcseconds of backlash, and from what I've heard, the 60" in ours is fairly typical. I once lightly held the dec ...
... The problem ours has is that when reversing directions at guide speed, Meade's dec backlash compensation spins the motor at high speed long enough to take...
... I'm not sure. But weight is much more of a factor when it's far from the center of gravity of the scope. ... I usually aim for 2:1. Some use only 1.5 or...
... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ And this is perhaps Greg's admission he either (1) ain't got sense enuff to know what the "Ain't drawer" is for, or (2) has got more ...
... That's easy. Diffuse objects are always harder to see than a star of the same magnitude. The starlight is simply much more concentrated to a point. And ...
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