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Hi All, I've had my XT12 for about a month and I've been having problems with the object locator. I set it up how your directed to, but I don't know what's...
I run the diagnostics shown in the back of the manual to see which sensor is giving you problems. Usually it's bottom one. Bob ________________________________...
Hi Max, One of your knobs should have a white nylon washer on it. This knob goes on the side where the computer plugs in. This knob only controls the...
... Ted's advice is on the buttoh. But don't sweat this last point. Rushing to meet the 30 second limit could cause you problems if you are as clumsy as I am....
Hi Max, If I may jump in here with my limited experience with an Orion XTI 8. I too picked it up second hand, followed all the steps in the directions and came...
Hey Group, I 'm looking for a good wide field eyepiece that is as close to the Tele-vue Nagler or Panoptic 22-30mm, without paying the Televue money right now....
Yes I have a rec. There are a bunch of folks who post on this site who use the 2 inch 30mm GSO Superview in the f/5 Dobs and find that it gives most of the...
Wow, this is great. I just ordered this exact eyepiece from Smart Astronomy Telescope Products on ebay. You just made my day. ThanksSMARTASTRONOMY'S TELESCOPE...
... Hash: SHA1 ... Hi Mike, Here's a google spreadsheet that shows the eyepieces I use with my XT8. It includes that GSO 30mm ep and my Teleview Panoptic and...
I am offering a Orion Intelliscope kit on cloudynights classifieds. http://www.cloudynights.com/classifieds/showproduct.php? product=13893&sort=&cat=22&page=1 ...
I replaced my Teflon pads with super sliders about two years ago. The stiction was gone and has remained gone. Every now and again, this past Saturday in...
... What model sliders did you get? Did you have to adjust the center bolt height at all? I'm sick of stiction!!! Thanks, John Wunderlin Mineral Point, WI ...
Before you replace the Teflon pads, try removing the ground board and taking regular car wax to the pads and board where the pads ride. Let the wax haze over...
I'm looking at a CG5-GT (an Atlas is out of my budget at this time). The tube for a SkyQuest XT8 is under 21 lbs - I can't imagine the same size Zhumell tube...
... and taking regular car wax to the pads and board where the pads ride. Let the wax haze over or dry before removing. This will clean off any dirt or grit...
Hi Gang - I need to sell my pride and joy - my modified/upgraded Orion SkyQuest 8" DOB. The mirror has been upgraded to a premium .98 strehl mirror with full...
"Before you replace the Teflon pads, try removing the ground board and taking regular car wax to the pads and board where the pads ride. Let the wax haze over...
Hi All, Relatively new member to the group and just received my XT10i yesterday. I assembled the dob base per the instructions and everything seemed to come...
This would be a good time to remind everyone of something in our Forum Rules. (See Post 41212 from a few days back). Please have a look at the firswt...
Since I'm probably the reason for this post, help me navigate to where to find the mentioned post. Sorry for any post violations. Thanks Mike-KK4MS ...
Hello Gene - I did read that when I posted my scope for sale, and since it is my own scope I am allowed to post it once, which I did - am I understanding it...
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