Ginger... I have added a file to the v8 section with some basic specs and a description of some of the abilities of this instrument. I should have done that...
WWOOWWWW! Ain't she purty! Bob - if you have a chance, you might add some carriage returns to your specs file - for me, it just carries out to the right, and...
Thanks Al!! I went in and looked at the specs file and it was spread over the entire page. Didn't look anything like the way it did when I posted it. Have...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, May 2, 2004 Time: 6:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00) Chat session for StarMaster...
starmaster_scopes@yah...
May 2, 2004 10:02 am
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Bob, Has there been any thought from the "design/engineering department" regarding some sort of carrying case for the disassembled scope? Where I am going is...
... department" ... photoes ... Ostap, There has been an attempt to keep this scope as compact as possible for that very reason. Right now there is no design...
Bob, I would highly vote for the Rocker Box being capable of scope transport. That would be really slick and very self-contained. Bob Schilling ... for ... ...
Hi, I much agree that it would make sense to have a folding rocker box, so that it is airline portable. Certainly the wooden ones look fairly tough (as are...
Hi, I recently purchased a Canon Digital Rebel to use for imaging with my TV85. I've got the DSLR focus and IP and have had early success with my small, gem...
Although I've been following the comet Neat from my home since earlier this week with binocs & Meade 90 ETX, & an 8" LX-200, last night was the 1st night I had...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, May 9, 2004 Time: 6:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00) Chat session for StarMaster...
starmaster_scopes@yah...
May 9, 2004 10:03 am
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I will be attending for the first time and look forward to meeting other SM owners as I recently acquired a pre-owned 18" SM with GOTO and Track. Any advice...
For the past year I have been debating with myself about getting a larger telescope-asking the questions re refractor, reflector, SCT; how big, is this a good...
Hello all! I recently purchased a "pre-owned" 18" SM with GoTo and Track features. I have had it out for only a few evenings so far, but am very impressed...
1. Protect your scope from dust devils. Each, year dust devils (miniature tornadoes 30 feet in diameter and 100 feet tall) knock over a scope or two at TSP....
... Ed, You are simply living "right". I've had my 16", which is really an overgrown 14.5", for nearly a year now. I literally ooh and ahh every time I go to a...
Nick epharisto poli. Many thanks for sharing your past experiences with Dobs. I am beginning to get the message about SM's. For one thing,they sport a...
Hello Ed, Weird it ain't - you just need to hang around a while. The views in your 14.5" will be awesome, as I can attest from year and a half of "ooh's &...
... and ... think ... time ... Bill, you can set up the base without the rest of the scope and practice with the Sky Commander to get a feel for the command ...
You could try the Desert Sunset Star Party this year at the base of Kitt-Peak in May--- In starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com, "billhughes2004" ... GOTO...
Ed, Naturally you also ordered the Skytracker/Sky Commander combo... My initial order was for the "stock" 14.5 but after reading all the posts about "goto" I...
... At one time Rick sold Tele Vue products. I think he still does so if you need a Paracorr or some Tele Vue eyepieces maybe you can just have Rick include...
Ed, Are you willing to set up a spousal training program? Based on your "fees" you could quickly upgrade from a 14.5" to and 18" or even 20" in no time. ...
Hi everyone, We will be gone to Texas for the Star Party and then take the long way back home. Returning the first week of June. If you are attending the...
I was setting up for the ISS transit of Jupiter tonight and decided to play around with the off axis mask I built for my solar filter for my 11" Starmaster....
Bob, I will have to look you up. My wife and I are flying in to Midland and thenn driving in Friday the 21st. Marvin W. Huddleston, F.R.A.S. ALPO Lunar...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, May 16, 2004 Time: 6:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00) Chat session for StarMaster...
starmaster_scopes@yah...
May 16, 2004 10:02 am
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Hi Has anyone here have any experience using the 24mm and 19mm Panoptics in their f/4.3 Starmasters with and without a Paracorr? In particular comments on how...
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