... The chrome plated barrel isn't what holds the lens stack in place. You must first remove it to gain access to the field stop/retaining ring that needs to...
... Interesting, good to see them embracing larger apertures! Just looking at the photo I have a few thoughts. 1. I wonder is there will be any lack of...
... The Orion Ultrascopic, which is the same as the Celestron Ultima line with different lables, is a quality line of eyepieces overall. They are high quality...
Phil: Good to hear your comments! I must say I was Quite impressed by the initial photo, and that all "prototypes" need a few years to get the kinks worked...
Jeff: I'll hook up on your site, is it possible to mail your Arcturus dew shield for Telrads to France? Shawn Haggerty Avignon, France ... [Non-text...
... personally, as well as witnessed....not to mention words I have had to eat and apologies given, which I gladly do when wrong. BUT, We need a Yahoo group...
Hi: Orion gives the dimensions of the XT12 Classic as 58.3-inches for the tube. I wonder if someone could confirm that's all it is AND give me a couple of...
Hey Group Just a few words, I started this group & tt when I started astronomy, I cherish the ability to be here in France and get well informed advise...
... Those were the two big negatives that caught my eye as well. At least the azimuth issue can be easily fixed with a couple of super sliders and milk jugs...
... Way to watch a thread go crazy, say nothing, then once it starts to settle down, pour gas on the fire!!! Sheesh! I can't believe this thread went crazy...
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Rapid eye: Just looking at the photo I saw the azitumuth's roller bearing's were small, but depending on what price they come out with (we can alway's "hack"...
Dear All, Good Morning!! Just a note to thanks all of you who make some comments on my info request. I do really appreciate it!!! At least, I have other...
Shawn, Just in case you're not completely convinced about this dew shield, let me mention that I have one and it works very well. I use it with the little...
Normand: I had thought about the dew shield that has the mirror in it to look at a 45° angle, but I bought the 4.5" risers so straight through is easy. The...
... I have used the "Deluxe" (actually - its equivalent from another company precceding Orion) for about eight years now. The locking mechanism is that the...
Something we've been considering is a drum throne. Has anyone used one? There are some really good ones on Ebay that I like from a reputable seller (multiple...
I got a reply back from GSO on price of the 16 inch Dob. The just said Astronomics would be the closest dealer for the telescope. I wrote Astronomics and they...
... The chair that Gene describes is the Starbound Observing Chair. If you Google that phrase you can find it for around $159 from retailers other then Orion....
Hi group and Jeff; Just for technical clarity (thats an optical glass joke) BK7 and Pyrex brand glass are both borsilicate crown glass. They have similar...
... I really like my chair from buy astro stuff: http://www.buyastrostuff.com/store/Metal-astro-chair-frame-page.htm It's probably not quite as comfortable as...
I use a chair that is 20" from the ground. It has worked well during all stargazing sessions but its a wooden kitchen chair.. I would love to find a stool...
I bought an adjustable drummers chair for $19.95 and quality goes up from there, but the $19.95 version works great. Like any hobby add astronomy to the title...
... Jamey, Could you point me to a reference which states the similarity of BK7 vs Pyrex coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)? All the references I have seen...
Musicians drummer's chair online or music store! Collapsible and adjustable! Bob ... From: kenwolff55 <ken@...> To: skyquest-telescopes@yahoogroups.com...
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