Hi there, just thinking: even if they are coming out with a new model, the actual one is pretty cool and has a 14.000 objects DB. So it's still a bargain with...
Going to make one comment and shut up. If you don't have the funds for an 8 or 10, buy what you can afford, provided its not one of the dept store 50mm scopes....
Hi there, I also has the straight finder but i don't find it too unconfortable. However a Telrad i already on it's way, purchased last friday; all the articles...
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... Couldn't agree more with you Cliff - I'm lovin' my XT 4.5! Just ordered a 30mm EP to give me the max FOV - about 1.65*. I've managed to find every Messier...
I am just the opposite. I was hatched on inverted finder and my granddaughter's correct vision one drives me nuts. Its all in what you are used to. I have an...
... I was the same way. I started out with a standard finder in the middle 60's. Actually, I started out with a correct-image finder that was half an old...
... It does, actually. Where I have an issue isn't going between the EP and the finder, its going between the binocs/naked eye and the finder. I always map...
... I've made that point many times since I converted to using a RACI finder. When locating objects, our usual progression is: Charts (RACI) Naked eye (RACI) ...
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I am curious, why do people think Orion would be coming out with a new model? (Unless you mean it NOW has the 50 minute timer). If its just because of the...
(Unless you mean it NOW has the 50 minute timer). I think that may be it!!! I had a heck of a time getting them to install the 50 minute chip in my locator....
There was a nice test article on the XT10i in January Astronomy. Seems locator is made by Tangent. Testor was very praising of the optics, base and locator....
... Seems ... system. ... And remember, you heard it on this forum first! Mark DeSmet, who did the wonderful job of reverse-engineering the Intelliscope system...
Actually it was an Englishman named Adrian Ashford. S&T ran a test in November but I haven't read it yet. Need to subscribe to that one as local stores don't...
... when ... Bill, I know how you feel, but that's the nature of the marketing beast. I paid full price also, but, I've used it for $100.00 worth of fun...
... Hi Ed, Of course you're right. Anyone who has purchased cameras,computers or software has to know this. Out one door with the gadget while the new version...
... OH! Now I understand. ... wouldn't ... Keep at it, they work great when all is done exactly right. Any specific complaint? ... Bill So your the person...
Hi all: Does anyone know specifically (without asking Orion) if this sale model has the updated 50 minute shut down or is it the standard model and chip? I...
If I am really particular, I'll use a 15mm or even 10mm ep. But, honestly, most of the time I use a 42mm 2" ep and just eyeball the star in the center. Still...
The biggest way to get a high warp(you didn't say what warp you were getting)is to have the wrong star. If your warps are say .7 tp 1 or so, you probably just...
... I use the 10mm eyepiece for centering stars. Here's a tip: I leveled my OTA on the garage floor. Make SURE your garage floor is level. My garage floor...
Hello group. I'm getting ready to buy another telescope. I had a Coulter 8" dob which I enjoyed although it wasn't much to look at, and I had trouble locating...
... Well as you point out optically the scopes are basically identical (the 8" EQ is f/5 not f/6 though). There are a lot of differences in use though. Dob...
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