I have both (the XT10 is on long-term loan). I have a backyard observatory, and have spent quite a bit of time with both. Yes, you get more detail with the...
If you don't have a problem physicaly where you can handle the little extra weight of the 10 and if Money is not the major problem... Then Bigger is almost...
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Good evening, where ever your name is. Glad to have you in the group. I've just recently joined, and believe me this place is an encyclopedia of information. I...
Is it possible to use an equitorial platform with the Intelliscope option? The instructions say that the base must be level, and the OTA vertical to begin...
... OTA ... It ... The Intelliscope Object Loactor is powered by Tangent's (the Manufacturer) software. All the other Tangent D.S.C.'s with which I am...
... It can be done, but there are certain steps that must be taken. First, re-read the manual for the intelliscope. When aligning for the night, the scope...
The manual doesn't really say wheither the clock should be running during alignment. Just says off for use on platform. I would tend to think you would leave...
... Sounds to me like that should work too - but there is a lot to do at one time to make it work. Still, as I understand how these things work (an imperfect...
Gene, this is a revelation if I understand you right. Are you saying that on day 1, you make sure the scope's base is level. Then you use the screw to ensure...
... Absolutely, that's what I'm saying. Let me explain WHY, so that it might make more sense to you. The encoders read only relative position - that is - they...
Gene, if you are not a teacher, you should be. It all makes sense now. It not only has saved me a few minutes setup time each night, but now I'm not hesitant...
... Unfortunitely I have not had the opportunity to reverse engineer the software.(I am interested in doing so, but I would have to remove the microprocessor...
... Now that I've pumped you up, I'm going to pull the rug out from under you a bit: All that we have talked about is true - in theory. In real life, you don't...
I had my XT12i out to have a look at Saturn last weekend. The sky was incredibly clear and steady -- there were a thousand stars visible. I had taken my...
... it ... alignment ... alignment. ... I ran tests like that when I first got my XT12i - and allowing minutes to pass (even a lot of minutes) between...
... it ... Wally, Sounds like the collimation was done right. Here's a couple of thoughts. How cold was it and did you allow enough time for the mirror to cool...
Hi Group, This is my first post. I have been learning a lot about astronomy and dobs with this group. Thank you all. I am considering buying either the XT10 or...
... Joel, Personally I'd reverse the question "Is there any reason to buy a 2" Barlow". I have generally considered a 2" Barlow/Powermate to really be a...
... Bob, Does that mean if you don't like it I am safe ? I will add that I have now discovered there are two different versions of the 30mm GSO Superview. I...
... Yeah, even Rapideye is safe. My wife and I managed to get out to our urban site last night. It's a soccer field about half a mile from our house, well...
Hi all, at long last my flocking materials have arrived. Those are the following materials: 2x 4 ft. by 24" wide rollsof 20 mil magnetized flexible sheeting ...
Flocking Phase #1 (across from the focuser) is finished. Great end result with two major mishaps, as I'll explain. I started with the non-adhesive magnetic...
I haver uploaded the photograph showing the 2 different versions of the 2" 30mm GSO Superview Eyepiece. It is in the photos section on the 3rd page of albums...
... John, Why not add a caption to your photo identifying which of the two versions is the one commercially available? One way of doing so is by writing it...
... Gene, Primarily because I am a computer retard. I was exceptionally proud of myself even getting the picture to upload (1st time on this forum). If you...
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