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... Mark, I put a spreadsheet in the Files section titled "Intelliscope Controller DataBase V2.zip" It contains all but the stars data base that the controller...
... It's fun to finally have a smart 'scope that doesn't drive me nuts fighting software and motor problems. I check the PC to find out "what's up" tonight,...
... I used just a bit of rubber cement- I think it would be slightly less permanent and haven't had any problems in 3 years of very heavy use and car travel. ...
... I found the best way to check this is to put a level on the base and mark or remember the bubble position. Then, put the level on the scope and lower it...
... the ... Before you go down that route, find out if you have a boundary layer problem and assess how bad it is. There are many posts that describe how to...
My cooling fan is attached to a baffle suspended over the mirror cell by closed cell foam. It more or less covers the back of the tube except the collimation...
... Consult our "Files" section. Look at the "Circulating and Cooling Fans" folder. There, you'll see some pictures from somebody who did it. You'll also...
Hello Skyquest freaks Is a fan really needed going into summer with a 10" when your going to setup an hour before sundown? Seems like all the temperature...
... For where you are, you may be absolutely right! It depends very much on what your ambient rate of cooldown is, which is why you'll get so many "yes" and so...
From: "Shawn HAGGERTY" <haggerty.shawn@...> ... Shawn, I've never needed a cooling fan during warmer weather. If you leave the scope set up outside for...
Jack I might be little late replying, but I think its logical that if your set
up, and the big temperature changes happen while your already set up, what...
Thanks Jack Here the Orion cooler fan is 30 Euro's, no big deal but I was wondering if
you really need it in summer, in the south of France summer's are hot...
From: "Shawn HAGGERTY" <haggerty.shawn@...> ... Shawn, they change gradually, and if there's any degradation of the image, you'll hardly notice it and...
... Trying to think about why my experience is so different from Jack's - and I think I have the answer. My mode of observing is such that I'm not letting the ...
Gene Baraff <g2baraff@...> wrote: With my fan turned on, the boundary layer and tube currents clear out immediately and I'm observing. When I turn the...
I recently accepted an offer to do a astronomy program at a friends campground. But I'm not exactly sure what information I should cover. I thought that I...
From: "Kenny Bahmer" <KAMBahmer@...> ... campground. But I'm not exactly sure what information I should cover. I thought that I would start out with...
Hello starquest fans: Shawn from France here, I just ordered an intelli Xt10, I got a StarBast for my son last month, but too much cloud cover during the...
... I was going to suggest you post on the Starrynights group, but I see you've already did that. This question has come up many times on that group and if...
... Optically they are fine. The part about premium EP's really comes into play when you go for the wide FOV EP's. Plossls are solid performers, just not as...
When I bought the StarBlast, I ordered a 2x televue Barlow, that will bring
down the 25mm to 12,5mm, should work OK if the 10mm is really worthless? SHAWN ......
Todd How's the looking in Billings, I lived in Great Falls, when I was a kid my
dad was in the Air Force, now I'm living in southern France "totally
different"...
Kenny, Whatever program you decide to give, remember....Keep it in a form that they can understand. That is don't get to involved with terms that they do not...
Kenny, The sky's the limit ;-) I've heard night sky walks on constellations and mythology, saving dark skies, Anasazi culture, and more. A constellation tour...
... StarBast for my son last month, but too much cloud cover during the month of April really limited our "looking", my intelli should arrive in a few day's,...
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