... any ... affect ... But, don't you need something flexible holding the mirror to the cell in order to prevent stress induced astigmatism when the mirror ...
... Hi Doug: Here is what is what I would do to fix the "stock" UO mirror cell if I planned to mount the V8 equaltorially... 1.) Unscrew the triangular...
Paul, Thanks for the very detailed response! I am going to print this out so I can reference it when my V8 comes. Since I have yet to see one in real life, I...
Note the words "without any side support" in my reply. A cell in an EQ mounted scope will usually have side supports directly in contact with the side of the...
Thanks John. I save and file all of your posts. Your willingness to share knowledge is an invaluable contribution to this group. ... From: John Mahony To:...
Thanks for clarifying John and, yes, I *did* miss the comment about side support! Excellent information, and I appreciate both you and Paul sharing your...
... Hi Doug, Yes, if you plan to mount the scope on a GEM, I think that you will need to secure the mirror in its cell. The UO cell is slightly larger the ...
Paul, Well, those photos you posted certainly put my mind at ease, and completely did away with any disappointment I might have had with the use of the UO...
Doug, ... Glad to have been of service! ... Yeah, I had heard some rumblings as well. But IIRC this was referring to larger "thin" mirrors. A full thickness...
There has been some discussion about the shim material that was not supplied with the first couple of V-8's that shipped. I have been out of town for a bit...
... Bob, I have serial #3 and received no gasket material... So how has the problem been resolved in the latest group of V8's? Paul -- Paul Leuba New...
... Paul, We have discovered that there seems to be some variation in the dimension of the cells, not much, but enough to create a concern about fitting gasket...
... are ... are ... the ... Excellent! Thanks for posting that information, Bob. Do you know if this new method will hold the mirror sufficiently for the V8 to...
... Bob, Thanks for being candid in the solution you and Rick came up with. Is there any chance I could obtain one of the "new and improved UO cells" I use...
... with. ... The proto-type which was in use for over one year has the same type of cell and we have never had a problem with mirror shift, deformation, etc....
... UO ... SM14.5 ... Bob, Very interesting. It was my understanding that Starmaster tested each unit fully assembled prior to shipping to catch defects...
Guys, In the event your like me, you'll want to get a case for the V8 so it does not roll around the back of the SUV while your transporting it to a dark site....
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. StarMaster Scope Chat Date: Sunday, March 6, 2005 Time: 6:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) Chat session for StarMaster...
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Bob Kirschenmann had his packed in a small styrofoam cooler at the Winter Star Party. He then strapped it to a luggage rack on wheels. Pretty kewl! and...
Jerry, Rick still tests each unit before it is shipped from Arcadia, KS. He points it up, does a star test, moves it around, etc. I am not located at his...
To those who have been following the discussion on the v-8 mirror cell both here and on other sites..an update. The University Optics castings I received have...
Bob, I applaud this move. You guys are always willing to correct any short comings with your products. That is all that one can ask from a manufacturer. Floyd ...
Bob, I have to join Floyd in applauding the efforts of Team Starmaster. This is yet another example of why my V8 will be my fifth Starmaster. Rick has always...
Hi everybody, a question about an "old school" scope for a change :-) I recently purchased a used SM 20" (to go with the 14.5" I already own), which I had out...
Hi Steve, As I understand it you have the first 20" made. The 20 is the size of the mirror and 001 is the number of that mirror. Best, John Kuhl -- In...
Bob, Thanks for the excellent reply. As a Starmaster owner I feel very fortunate to have such a loyal and honest person as yourself taking care of our...
... Sorry but that is not true. I have the first 20" Starmaster made. The first 20" Starmasters have John Hall's Pegasus mirrors. Carl Zambuto was not making...
I was talking about the mirror not the scope. Sorry about the misunderstanding. Best, John Kuhl In starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com, "Mike & Kim Myer"...
Hi Mike, I knew a good chunk of your info but not all of it...thanks for the SM History Lesson. Cheers Paul Wysocki, Saginaw, MI. SM18-038 / SM Oak Classic...
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