... 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...
39864
Phil Lefever
kb0nes
Apr 1, 2008 9:09 am
... 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...
39865
Phil Lefever
kb0nes
Apr 1, 2008 9:09 am
... 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...
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Monique FONTENELLE
shawn.haggerty
Apr 1, 2008 9:33 am
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...
39867
Monique FONTENELLE
shawn.haggerty
Apr 1, 2008 10:27 am
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...
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donaudy
Apr 1, 2008 11:06 am
... 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...
39869
Greg Stone
gos99hawk
Apr 1, 2008 11:07 am
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...
39870
Jim & Pat Fly
jafly1
Apr 1, 2008 11:42 am
Any of the BTG-2 or BTG-6 series models should be perect for astro use. Regards, Jim Fly CATSEYE Collimation ... From: david kelley To:...
39871
Monique FONTENELLE
shawn.haggerty
Apr 1, 2008 12:16 pm
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...
39872
RapidEye
rapideye.geo
Apr 1, 2008 12:36 pm
... 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...
39873
RapidEye
rapideye.geo
Apr 1, 2008 12:45 pm
... 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...
39874
skyquest-telescopes@y...
Apr 1, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum Rules This message, like the "Welcome Message", is sent automatically to new forum members, as well as being sent out automatically each month. The...
39875
skyquest-telescopes@y...
Apr 1, 2008 12:50 pm
skyquest-telescopes: Welcome and Introduction Page Revised October 2003 1. Introduction and Background The skyquest-telescopes forum was founded in...
39876
skyquest-telescopes@y...
Apr 1, 2008 12:50 pm
Posting Photos Please do take full advantage of the captioning possibilites that exist only in the "Photos" section to add labels and explanatory information...
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Monique FONTENELLE
shawn.haggerty
Apr 1, 2008 12:55 pm
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"...
39878
ssjoe66
Apr 1, 2008 1:24 pm
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...
39879
nlmontreal
Apr 1, 2008 1:24 pm
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...
39880
Monique FONTENELLE
shawn.haggerty
Apr 1, 2008 1:50 pm
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...
39881
Gene Baraff
g2baraff
Apr 1, 2008 2:08 pm
... I have used the "Deluxe" (actually - its equivalent from another company precceding Orion) for about eight years now. The locking mechanism is that the...
39882
Carol Lugg
habakkuk2_1
Apr 1, 2008 5:22 pm
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...
39883
Jamey
jameyn1951
Apr 1, 2008 5:32 pm
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...
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Phil Lefever
kb0nes
Apr 1, 2008 5:43 pm
... 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....
39885
Jamey
jameyn1951
Apr 1, 2008 6:05 pm
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...
39886
johnwunderlin
Apr 1, 2008 6:12 pm
... 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...
39887
kenwolff55
Apr 1, 2008 6:16 pm
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...
39888
Denis Lefebvre
denisylefebvre
Apr 1, 2008 6:17 pm
I have the same chair from astro stuff. Love it! Works great, easy to adjust and compact design. Denis says "Thumbs Up" ... From: johnwunderlin...
39889
bmwbob
Apr 1, 2008 10:51 pm
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...
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Phil Lefever
kb0nes
Apr 1, 2008 11:44 pm
... 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...
39891
bmwbob
Apr 1, 2008 11:54 pm
Musicians drummer's chair online or music store! Collapsible and adjustable! Bob ... From: kenwolff55 <ken@...> To: skyquest-telescopes@yahoogroups.com...
39892
lagrangepointproducti...
lagrangepoin...
Apr 2, 2008 1:09 pm
http://www.rocnsoc.com/nitroseries.html Killer drum throne. The padding keeps my bigger brain warm during the winter :-)...
