Doug, Great question. I have been crater hunting in Plato with my Orion XT10 for a while. I had a night of good seeing and found 8 of the little buggers. I...
Jim, Not related to the subject, but many heartfelt thanks for the Catseye gear. I am a die hard barlowed laser collimator, but I may re-consider. Your...
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HI Tom, Taken in context, I'm assuming "BZ" is a "good" thing ;-). At 6:45 am and no coffee yet, my brain is hittin' on about 3 cylinders. What's "BZ"? ...
... 6:45 am and ... What's "BZ"? ... Jim, Sorry. It's a Navy thing for well done. http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/questions/bzulu.html SH, Sierra Hotel,...
... Doug, I think what's really important (and hard to determine) is where is the "optical" center of the mirror? Carl was asked this question in the past: ...
Just how much in focus travel does one have with the 20 and 24 inch (3.5 and 4 inch secondaries) using the Feathertouch focuser (how much travel does the...
Michael, thanks very much for your post. That's a much better summary that I was able to put forth with two abortive attempts to recall the discussion with...
Hello, I have just wired my SkyCom up to a 12vdc supply. When I check the current draw, it was only about 7 mA. The manual says that on 12vdc it should draw...
... The Catseye system is the cat's meow. Very high quality construction and impeccable fit and finish. The Black Cat with the red triangle is much easier to...
Hmmmm. I just went over to the Catseye site and I see that now make both a 2" Cheshire AND a 2" autocollimator. I am TOTALLY there - this is really smart,...
I just received a Tom Osyprowki platfrom and will mount my 11" ELT's (f/5.4) rocker box directly onto the platform . How do I remove the ground board from the...
... Sounds like Rick knows what he is talking about. There is a bolt that locks the encoder shaft onto the bolt that holds the rocker box on the ground board....
Anyone who has already used the Microtouch Wireless Autofocuser from Starizona, that can be used with the Feathertouch focuser to create a motorized...
Hello to all... I need some input regarding the use of such a device. Even if you just had similar thoughts on the matter. Is there anyone out there who owns a...
Hi Paul, I can't answer all of your questions but can tell you that I use my 11" shorty on a compact Tom O. platform and have not removed the ground board. I...
I use a Tom O platform with an 18". I can't speak to issues with an OC, but you don't need to remove the groundboard. My platform has three feet built onto the...
Hi all, I have been using my OC with a Johnsonian type V equatorial platform. It is a quick set-up and perfect for these winter nights when I need to get out...
Hello group, Ginger, congrats on your solar picture in Sky and Tel. Even Alicia was impressed. Please send me an email because I don't have yours anymore. I...
Hi Nick! For some reason, just this evening some yahoo messages are getting marked as *spam* for those of us who get individual emails. This is not just with...
Thanks to all...for the clear information and dispersing the misinformation. I am sold on the platform and truly It will be money well spent, I can't ...
Hello Starmasters, I observe from my driveway most of the time with my 11" EL and lately the neighbors have been leaving their 5,000,000,000 watt outside...
I would suggest the promise of a spring tour of the heavens for them and two of their closest friends (from your driveway observing site) in exchange for...
Hi Tom, You might try making an addtional shroud from black ripstop nylon (available at many fabric stores). I've used both the strechy t-shirt materail and...
... it ... thought ... Tom, Wrap the existing shroud with one of those cheap "space blankets". That will not only block ambient light from entering the scope,...
Who is going to TSP? I'm stuck on the waiting list... I'm hoping that I can make it as I've never been there. I keep hearing that the skies are legendary,...
Tom, at the risk of sounding a bit pessimistic, it ain't your light shroud that's gonna make or break your views of DSO's in a light- polluted area. I can't...
Alvin, I was at TSP '02 - along with Rick (for a day or so) and many other Starmaster owners. It was great to see so man SM owners and scopes. From talking...
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