Actually many of the mods suggested in this forum make a noticible improvement in our scopes. I don't consider making these improvements a hassle. They didn't...
Mark: I called Orion tech support on the azimuth bearing pad issue several weeks ago. They said not to glue them in. Rather, they offered a set of thin washers...
Hello all. I got the opportunity to take my new XT8 out 3 times last week due to clear skies (FINALLY) and not too cold temp. My observing time usually starts...
Mark, I took a look at photo DSCN1256 and am wondering what is that thing protruding from the front of the secondary? It looks like a rod of some sort. The...
... to ... my ... ***Venus doesn't show much detail. You should be able to make out it's phases like the moon though. ... on ... out ... think ... be ... ...
Hi Bas, Thank you very much. I know that the thrust of this group, as well as some others, is centered on a particular telescope typee and any benefits...
... department. It's good that ... done to mine is square the ... resolution. Luckily, that's all I've ... Hey Clyde, Looks like we both did good! You got...
CG, Some notes: First of all, I have to say that this sounds like an example of why people should start out to learn the sky with the naked eye, and then...
Good afternoon all, Since joining this group I have enjoyed and read with great interest the many mods you all have done to your xt's. Some I had already done...
Way to go Ken! I am the same age as you and I had the same problem but solved it a little differently. I cut a 24 inch circle of outdoor plywood and screwed on...
... Or unless you enjoy observing sitting down. The height of the 6", 8", and 10" Dobs, as Orion designed them, is ideal for observing while seated. Many of...
... Actually, it makes a lot of sense. If you think the standard base is too short, you're probably standing while observing, which is usually not the best...
Thanks all, I must admit that the observing chair has crossed my mind on many occasions. I started out standing and have always done that. Probably because I...
In a message dated 3/1/2004 6:49:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, kenstanford39@... writes: I just finished making my new folding table out of 2 old wooden...
There is an astronomy book called "star ware" I can't remember the author . Its still a popular book and in it is the plans for an adjustable observing chair. ...
... wife ... Orion ... I made a Denver chair using plans I found on the web. The nice thing about this design is height is easily adjusted as I move the tube...
Amen Gene, I bought a cheap folding metal stool from Target for about $10 and now can observe in comfort for hours without back or neck pain. It is 21.5 inchs...
Just chiming in here - I too built a Denver observing chair, total of $35 because I bought finish fir instead of regular doug fir. Here's a link to some...
Oh yeah - and I later padded the seat with 2 1" layers of foam covered by some heavy duty vinyl, which added all of $4 to the price tag. Max height is 29", min...
... Ken, As others have noted, you'll see a lot more if you sit down. But I gotta give you a lot of credit for your mod! For future reference it's "voila!" I...
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... I have that same chair (as does Clyde). It's the perfect height for the ~1200mm focal length dobs. I bought a "real" observing chair recently for my...
-> I have that same chair (as does Clyde). It's the perfect height for ... Chris, Yes, I remember it was on your recommendation that I made a trip to Target...
One thing further, you indicated Saturn is always between the Moon and Jupiter on your charts. The moon moves through the sky pretty rapidly, changing...
Hi all, I know you get a lot of questions about EPs but I'm gonna ask anyways. I have owned an xt-10 Intelliscope for about 1 month. This is my first...
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