Has any one tried building (and succeded too) the Audine CCD camera? If yes would you please share your experiences? Thanks Prasad Manila...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jun 1, 2000 11:41 am
IMHO, nothing less than 8 inch diameter is good. Reason: 8 inch SCTs are very portable and give reasonably good view. In astronomy size does matter. Both Meade...
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Prasad Agrahar
ad_prasad@...
Jun 1, 2000 11:41 am
Thanks Rod, Saw it - looks formidable too. But what happened since then, how did it die? Prasad...
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RMOLLISE@...
Jun 1, 2000 12:11 pm
In a message dated 00-06-01 07:42:17 EDT, you write: << Thanks Rod, Saw it - looks formidable too. But what happened since then, how did it die? Prasad ... Hi...
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Jeff
JCohn@...
Jun 1, 2000 12:25 pm
Thanks for the advice on powering the LX200. The Kendrick power supply does seem to be the way to go, once I can afford it. I have no accessories requiring...
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Gregory David Stempel
fyrframe@...
Jun 1, 2000 1:07 pm
I now have a Cookbook CB245, it is virtually the same chip as the ST-6. My understanding is the Texas Instruments chip TC245 used in the Cookbook is no longer...
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Gregory David Stempel
fyrframe@...
Jun 1, 2000 1:20 pm
Frederick, There was good article on the comparison of these two models in the Canadian Magazine "Sky News" March/April edition. I have to go to work, but I...
9443
RMOLLISE@...
Jun 1, 2000 1:25 pm
In a message dated 00-05-31 22:54:01 EDT, you write: << I can not find "classic cats" or "files" on e-group. What is URL of actual location? ... Hi: No...
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John Hilliard (VC)
jchilliard@...
Jun 1, 2000 1:51 pm
Turgut, You cannot convert the C-8 to a true "GOTO" scope. You can acquire digital setting circles, the Advanced Astro Master from celestron, or identical...
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John Hilliard (VC)
jchilliard@...
Jun 1, 2000 2:18 pm
Jeff, Slip over to the following two sites http://www.mailbag.com/users/ragreiner or http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/astro-ES/AstroDesigns/index.htm the second...
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John Hilliard (VC)
jchilliard@...
Jun 1, 2000 2:54 pm
Doug and Paul, OK, I am in the market for another 8" scope.... Why did you choose the G8 over the C8? Just a curiosity, weight, cost, functionality? Did you go...
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Douglas LePage
xuxek@...
Jun 1, 2000 3:21 pm
Jeff, you should refer to the archives at mapug.com. For anyone to say with certainty that your particular LX will track and slew properly at voltages below 18...
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Andy Wallace
andywallace@...
Jun 1, 2000 3:45 pm
I have a 10" Meade LX-200 and an 18" dob with JMI DSC's. I find I can locate most objects faster with the dob, particularly on big changes in pointing ...
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Michael McNeil
cno@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:14 pm
Hi Andy, long time no hear? On the DOB are you looking at or have looked at a Horse shoe fork system. I can't remember where, but i saw a questionnaire list on...
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Jerry Golick
jgolick@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:18 pm
... John: As another G-8 owner (and a newbie) I'll kick in my .02 The G-8 is my first scope. The chief reason that I bought it over the fork mount versions was...
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Michael McNeil
cno@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:23 pm
jerry you may want to check out this site. Its the same place my computer is coming from, but they have mounts also like forks. http:www.aimcontrols.com I know...
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Michael McNeil
cno@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:30 pm
I'm looking for 2 optical encoders used! For an experiment. Cheap or if you want to donate to CNObservatory, that works with schools and students. Mike...
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John Hilliard (VC)
jchilliard@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:56 pm
Jerry, Thanks for the input. John ° ... From: Jerry Golick [mailto:jgolick@...] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 11:22 AM To: sct-user@egroups.com ...
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Joe Torelli
joet@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:14 pm
There is a group of people that are using old Quick Cams. They are usually on the auction sites for around $40. They come in B/W and Color. They are no CB245...
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Jerry Golick
jgolick@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:14 pm
... Mike: Thanks for the link. I have checked them out but I found the prices to be quite steep for my budget. Nice gear though. -- Be seeing you, Jerry [Road...
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Dave Bush
dnbush59@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:23 pm
For those of you who observe primarily with an f/6.3 r/c, what eyepieces do
you typically use (from low to high mag)?
Dave ...
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Jerry Pool
nlpjp@...
Jun 1, 2000 5:42 pm
... eyepieces do ... Hello Dave, I have a C8 and keep the f/6.3 R/C on most of the time. I always start out with my 35mm Ultima for locating objects then if...
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Michael McNeil
cno@...
Jun 1, 2000 6:18 pm
Try, http://www.genesis16.net This is a AUDe kit, you can get it in many form. If you can't afford the new Kodak chip, kodak can tell you who bought all the...
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Carroll, Doug
carrolld@...
Jun 1, 2000 6:51 pm
I weighed everything and for the money the G8 was the best decision it's the same OTA as the C8 so the optics are not the issue. I am interested in photography...
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Bill Brady
wmbrady@...
Jun 1, 2000 7:30 pm
... Do you use the Barlow and R/C together? Wm. "Bill" Brady, Harwood MD 38°51'30"N 76°41'00"W - Clouds rolled in at 1:30 AM....
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Lee Hiers
aa4ga@...
Jun 1, 2000 7:49 pm
... I use a C8 with the r/c. My wide-angle EP is a TV 32mm Plossl. It gives about 1.2 degrees true field as I recall and is the EP I always start with. I...
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Jerry Pool
nlpjp@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:04 pm
... rolled in at ... Hello Bill, Yes. I use the barlow with the R/C. I have never looked through any scope but my own C8 so I don't know if the views I get are...
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Chris Nolan
cnolan@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:10 pm
... eyepieces do ... I usually keep the r/c on for deep sky and remove it for planetary and lunar observing. I like to start with a Meade SW 24.5, which gives...
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Jerry Pool
nlpjp@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:14 pm
Bill, Take a look at the Formulas Folder in "Files" and you'll see I can attain reasonable powers with all three eyepieces with the R/C. I can vary them by...
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Bill Brady
wmbrady@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:18 pm
... No, I'm an old timer, a minimalist, I still have the old distrust of things added in the optical train. When I started "Barlow" was a dirty word. I've got...
