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12461
Here are some pics of my 11 EL after an all nighter in Ohio in 10 deg temps. Brrr..... http://www.tomhole.com/A%20frosty%20morning.htm Clear skies, Tom...
Tom Hole
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Jan 1, 2004
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12462
You just leave it out when you're done observing? ... From: "Tom Hole" <tomhole@...> To: <starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, January...
Harry Boswell
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Jan 1, 2004
7:40 pm
12463
... I did that day because I was at my parent's house and hadn't figured out where to put it yet. Actually, that piture was taken about 0830 and I had just...
Tom Hole
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Jan 1, 2004
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12464
... Ahhh, so that's what they mean by "fully multi-coated". Randy...
wmrroy
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Jan 1, 2004
9:20 pm
12465
Bret, Since no one with a 12.5 answered, I'll give you my ideas based upon having owned two 11" Starmasters. I'd have to say that the Starmaster series is...
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jakebrake007
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Jan 3, 2004
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12466
Thanks, I want the random and periodic error of the software bisque paramount me mount. I 'm mounting the Zambuti mirror in a lt wt special tube with a new ...
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Jan 3, 2004
5:47 am
12467
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, January 4, 2004 Time: 6:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) Chat session for...
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Jan 4, 2004
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12468
This is my first post, I have been lurking here reading reviews etc as I have been deciding on which scope to get. I am deciding between the 14.5, 16" & 18"...
xnspk
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Jan 6, 2004
6:42 am
12469
Has anyone done any comparison reviews between the Sky Tracker and ServoCAT GOTO systems? What are the pros/cons of each? Has anyone chosen to add ServoCAT to...
Darren Hiebert
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Jan 6, 2004
4:16 pm
12470
... etc ... between ... <snip> ... the ... 5", ... <snip> ... Xavier, I would also be interested in responses to your questions. I have a 14.5" SM that I love....
J. McGarvey
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Jan 6, 2004
6:29 pm
12471
I have had a 14.5" Starmaster and now use a 20" Starmaster. Both scopes take about the same time to set up--15 minutes. Transportation is the chief issue for...
Peter Natscher
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Jan 6, 2004
7:26 pm
12472
... scopes take ... chief issue ... I pack my ... space) easily ... the camping ... Peter, The 20" Starmaster sounds wonderful. You bring up a good point ...
J. McGarvey
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Jan 8, 2004
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12473
If I can't see E and F with my 18, I know my collimation is utterly hopeless... ... stars....
Brad Isley
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Jan 9, 2004
5:34 am
12474
Are there any Starmaster owners within a couple-hour drive of Huntsville, Alabama? I am hoping to get to see a 14.5" or 18" Starmaster up close to get a feel...
Darren Hiebert
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Jan 9, 2004
2:57 pm
12475
... ...that, or the seeing is really awful, or maybe one too many beers... Vic Menard ;-)...
Vic Menard
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Jan 9, 2004
3:45 pm
12476
If you are willing to drive all the way over to Atlanta, there are a whole bunch here. I think Starmaster has become the official big dob for the Atlanta...
Mike Boni
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Jan 9, 2004
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12477
... Darren, If you come to Memphis let me know and I'll show you my 16". A friend in my club has a 12.5". Randy...
wmrroy
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Jan 9, 2004
8:30 pm
12478
I bought the last of the 16 inchers last summer with the goto option and still gasp everytime I get to a dark site. A friend (on this group) has the 12.5" and...
wmrroy
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Jan 9, 2004
8:38 pm
12479
This is interesting in that I've thought about the sizing issue from time to time too. The conclusion I reached, from personal experience, is that for me, it's...
Doug Walton
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Jan 10, 2004
10:57 pm
12480
To Doug, Interesting answer - I debated 18" or 20" for a long time before deciding on 18". It is a significant increase over the 14.5", and for me, just right....
Bill Horn
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Jan 11, 2004
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12481
In a message dated 1/10/04 4:16:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, b.horn@... ... Looks like i am going down to a 11" ELT from my 14.5" Starmaster! My back is at...
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Jan 11, 2004
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12482
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, January 11, 2004 Time: 6:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) Chat session for...
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Jan 11, 2004
11:02 am
12483
I chose the 18" due to the simple math. I could not justify the difference in price between the 18 and 20 when you really study the gains of a 20". They are...
Marvin W. Huddleston
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Jan 11, 2004
10:24 pm
12484
Marvin, What kind of trailer did you get, and have you been happy with it? ... when you ... to ... ground a ... given ... I could ... fact that I ... still own...
Bill Horn
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Jan 12, 2004
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12485
Mine is a CM Trailers brand. It cost around $1400 if memory serves me. I like it because my current car is a Toyota Corolla and the empty trailer is a total...
Marvin W. Huddleston
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Jan 12, 2004
3:41 am
12486
Whoo-Hoo! I've been a reader of many posts on this forum, and occasionally asked a question or two, but this AM I ordered a 12.5" SM ELT with DSC, and I just...
oldstrgzr
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Jan 12, 2004
6:22 pm
12487
Congratulations!!! You will not be disappointed. As far as the transport handles goes "It's a good thing". Eileen...
Eileen Chun
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Jan 12, 2004
11:32 pm
12488
... I purchased a used 10" F 6 Starmaster truss tube and the first owner of it had put transport handles on it. I was somewhat supprised when I learned a 10"...
Michael Myer
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Jan 12, 2004
11:50 pm
12489
Nicholas, I too have a 12.5" ELT with DSCs but unlike you, did not have the wisdom to order tha transport handles. Not tragic, since I use a "hand cart" to...
Ostap Mojsiak
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Jan 12, 2004
11:58 pm
12490
Hi, I also wish I had known that transport handles were an option for my 12.5" ELT. I would have ordered them also! Alan ... over ... my...
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Jan 13, 2004
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