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Hi gang, over the weekend I cleaned my XT8 mirror for the first time (scope is 2 yrsw old) and the following questions came up: 1. When I removed the screws...
I read recently that if you put a business card between the rubber and the mirror and bring it just snug to the card, that is about perfect. Personally, I...
OK. Orion XT10 Either I have too many telescopes, or enough that I get them mixed up. Rick Celestron 4" NexStar Meade LXQuartz 8" (circa 1985) Orion XT10...
This post was just put up on another group (from this same member) that I belong to...within just a few minutes ago, and here was my response to that group....
... member) that I belong to...within just a few minutes ago, and here was my response to that group. This post that I sent to that group applies here as...
Okay, so I cleaned my mirrors and I put them back in the XT8 and I am re-collimating. I am using a Tectron sight tube and Cheshire. Step 1: I center the...
... Well, that is a good question. The photo I saw showed someone actually using the business card. But I also don't like touching the mirror surface. That's...
From: "bryandstone" <bryan.d.stone@...> ... Yes, it's still pretty much the truth. Ultimately, what you want is the entire primary mirror to be seen...
The original equipment focuser on my dobsonian is the GSO- manufactured Crayford-style Dual Speed 10:1 ratio MicroFocuser. You can see a representative example...
I just replaced my GSO (single speed) focuser on my LB with a moonlight last night, and it works great. However, you should check out the Agena Astro page for...
I replace my XTi focuser with the Orion 2 speed replacement and added the battery operated remote focuser. Way more stable viewing! http://tinyurl.com/2duqfl ...
... I'm gonna take a guess here based upon the reducing focuser I have. My manufacturer abandon the first model which I have in favor of a geared focuser. It...
I am looking at the Orion line of dobs and I would like some feedback on whether there is a significant difference between a 10" and 12" mirror. I like the...
I've sure been happy with my XT10i although I upgraded focuser. I've looked through much larger scopes right after looking through mine and didn't see that...
Well you do have the right thought for a less expensive telescope. I have a 12" Intelliscope and it is great. I have looked through the 12" and the 10" and saw...
Hi Joe, I've owned and enjoyed many scopes up to 20". If the cost is not your concern, go with the largest aperture you can physically manage. You need to be...
... Hmmm- I wonder if the 10" scope you were using was not collimated properly, or of the 12" one in my comparison was not. When I compared my 10" with a 12"...
Joe, I have to side with Charlie on this one. With the f/r at only 1500 the 12" is going to give you less power than a 8" f:10. But the light the 12" pulls in...
... Hi Joe, Here is my take. Before you read on I am a long time XT10 owner. I have used a number of scopes from 50mm all the way up to 25". I have often...
Joe Back in 2004 I went through the same process of deciding between the 10 & 12"! I chose the xt10 and am very happy about it! why? Simply size! The 10"...
... wrote: Joe (and anyone else in the same situation), Read Phil's post here carefully. It is probably the best advice you will get, and once again shows how...
I enjoyed the discussion about the relative merits of an XT10 and XT12 so much (really) that I thought I would ask the group about a specific decision I want...
The XT12i (which I've had for two years) is an awesome scope and I love it, but there is a significant difference in portability between the 12 and the 10. I...
From: "Rick" <ra1@...> ... Rick, your thought process is reasonable. It sounds as though many of your eyepieces are those that come as "standard issue"...
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