Hi All, I changed the grease on my XT8 focuser as suggested and do get a smoother focus, although now I get noticable image shift i.e when I draw out the...
... Nat, If your XT8 is the newer Synta made model (with the silver finish on the outside of the focuser draw tube), you can easily adjust this! Both above and...
... Nat- PL gives good advice here and make sure that you optimize those 2 "hidden" set screws. Most people seem happy after re-greasing and this adjustment. ...
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While we're on the subject of the stock focusers, I have an older XT8 made by Guan Sheng. On top of the focuser there is a black finger adjustable knob and...
... No, there are really no adjustment for a Guan Sheng (GS) focuser. The Synta models have a plastic glide that bears against the draw tube opposite of the...
With all the talk recently about the focuser I thought I'd share this daring method I used to repair the focuser slop of my scope. Warning: The more sane of...
... XT8 ... screws. ... focuser ... correct ... Warren, As Phil has already explained there isn't much adjustment in the GS focusers although they do move...
Sure - a nice Starmaster or Plettstone or Obsession with all the bells and whistles will do the trick. Starmasters are especially nice IMO. Of course, these...
... Rich, There are a few, some represent a cross between commercially available components with some home grown add-ons. Probably the best that does exactly...
... style ... Thanks for that info Joe. What is the advantage of a Crayford style focuser over the stock focuser? Does it use the same mounting holes or does...
Crayford focusers have very smooth operation. There are no dimensions in the catalog. I suggest calling Hardin to get hole pattern dimensions. Joe ... From:...
I bought two Antares W70's a few weeks ago for my 6" Orion XT6 and have been enjoying the views through my new wide angle lenses. They're not perfect, but...
... style ... holes ... Warren- The Crayford design uses direct contact between the focuser shaft and a flat side machined into the foucuser tube. This...
It's not your alignment Charlie, and yes, it's mighty bright looking down the tube, but as long as your do not stare at the beam, you will be okay. The high...
... 206X is pushing a 6" scope pretty hard. That's an exit pupil of just over 0.7mm, which is about the maximum useful magnification for general observing. You...
... How about $98 on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=29954&item=3831393674&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW But, be careful as there are no...
... I think it's the eyepiece as well based on my experience with the XT6. I've never seen a ring around bright stars over 200x, though I haven't used that...
It sounds to me like it's just too much power for the seeing conditions. Bright stars are supposed to have a diffraction ring or two around them at high...
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Just posted a jpg in the files section showing cable routing for xt 12i. Cables can't be routed like the manual shows. I just got this from Rich Rothhouse of...
Thanks for the varying advice last week on the magnification and lenses. I think I'm going to take a stab at getting the barlow and hold off on any other...
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