Okay need some help here. I don't wear glasses and own an Orion XT10. I've asked this before but still I'm lost as what to get. My scope came with the 9mm,...
... If you get a good quailty fan, you don't need it. Self adhevise Velcro directly on cell will not cause vibration. I have a Vantec Stealth 80mm. fan...
Greg, Where do you live? Local seeing is very important, but you should most certainly pick up the Red Spot in your XT10 most nights and the 4.5 on decent ...
Tom, Ha! A Virginian! I grew up around Blacksburg, Va. Do you mean the Clear Clock web page when you're speaking of the Canadian seeing forecaster? I've...
Clyde, Actually, southern MD. I'm an Ohio raised guy myself (Wapakoneta, OH) but since I joined the Navy in 1984, I get to see many different areas. The...
According to the manual/instructions that came with my XT6, there should be some space between the two base plates so it acts like a 'lazy susan.' I've got...
At this time, I've had my telescope for about a week. It came with a set of four filters, and I bought the carrying bag at the same time. I'm considering...
Is it possible to view the sun with an XT6? If so, which filter (or combination of filters) would the group recommend? Are there solar filters that would...
It sounds to me like you don't have the nut on the bolt holding the base plates tightened enough??? The nut has a nylon insert that keeps the nut from...
A telrad is a good choice, but you may want to also consider the rigel quickfinder as well. Either will do a good job for you. The important thing is to get...
The best and safest option would be to get a filter that fits over the front of the scope (open end). Orion sells these types of filters, but they are a bit...
-Owl: I have the filter that Orion sells for the XT6. It gives a nice, orange image. I prefer the solar image in my TV85 and Baader filter however. If...
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You need to understand that the best EPs are determined by different factors by different people. They can also be expensive and it can take years to 'finish'...
Thanks Clyde, I live near Buffalo, NY. (Actually Clarence, NY, 30 min. away) The light pollution has gotten worse lately but I bought a narrowband filter. I...
The nut only keeps the plates from not separating when you pick them up. You need to understand that depending how far the nut is up on the bolt, the base ...
I think I'll skip solar gazing for now out of concern for my eyes. Also, doesn't it damage the primary mirror in the back of the scope or the secondary in the...
Greg, The nut is such that I can easily slip a fingernail between it and the T-nut at this time. Owl ... up. You ... the base ... down, the ... tighten the...
Rakna, This question has been debated many times on this forum. I do not think I have added my 2 cents for a while so here goes.... I where glasses as well and...
TOO TIGHT!! Leave at least a 1/2 inch. The only reason the nut is their is so you can pick up both boards at once. Orion has stated that multiple times....
In a message dated 3/1/2003 3:10:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... The only way they can be damaged is if you make one of poor quality or buy a poor quality...
... Over tightening the center bolt will cause the base to bind. On the other hand there is NO reason to leave the bolt this loose! My guide I go by is to make...
Greg, There is a new group on Yahoo for EQ platforms. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eqplatforms/ I built a Warren Peter's design and I am very happy with it....
... I was down tinkering with some of my gear today, and was playing around with different combinations. The Pentax XL eyepieces seem to have longer barrels...
... Rakna- I gave you a whole slew of suggestions a few days ago...did you read those responses? Tell us what your budget is, and we can probably make some...
I was wondering if the complaints of a bad 2ndary mirror on the SkyQuests can be solved by recoating it. I believe the complaints were based on a 1:4...
Greg, You take it out of the holder. Unscrew the metal clip and carefully push the edge from the other side. The edge across from the clip is tucked in under...
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