... Wasn't it Houston who said "The biggest killer of amateur scopes is poor collimation". And back then, the low f ratios we use today were unheard of. ... ...
... For the purposes of shock value, I was counting each individual 1 dimensional variable (each "degree of freedom"). A tilt is (or can be) 2 dimensions, a...
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... John, A helpful response. Thanks for considering my thoughts. Your comments on explanation ring true. Even with diagrams, explanation can be difficult, and...
... <william001@f...> ... like me. ... Vic, Thanks for your thoughtful and open-mindeded response and for considering my ideas about explanation and...
In march I posted a question about collimation and the use of a barlowed laser, because I was unhappy with my collimation using only the Kendrick laser. I...
... The actual change in focuser position to focus on a near star vs far star in a star cluster would be incredibly tiny, but since the focal plane is curved,...
Randy: Where north of Dallas do you live? I'm in Flower Mound. I own a Starmaster 11" EL and an Obsession 20". ... From: starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com ...
Thanks for the info John, that does make sense. It seems to happen more with a large glob rather than say a large nebula. Probably due to a more consistent...
Chuck I live in Carrollton. I will send you a personal e mail to discuss. ... From: Chuck Chinnis To: starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com Sent: 5/3/05 7:37:18 AM...
I think it's less obvious with nebulas because they're, uh, nebulous, so focus is less of an issue. I see it more in globs than open clusters, I think because...
Jeez, lighten up! I sent two e-mail message two weeks apart, and both were ignored, so if he's too busy to answer e-mail from owners, he should state so on...
I can't believe how much this one little comment I've made has generated so much hate mail. I came here for help, and so far, not a single person has offered...
Mike: I have received NOTHING but hate mail for this comment, and I must say, I am very VERY sorry that I joined this group. I came here asking for help, and...
How about everyone take a chill pill on this? We are all civil adults who have the same pleasure of owning a Starmaster telescope. Ed - please contact me...
... What were you expecting to get from that comment? I think you will find almost everyone on this group is very loyal to Rick and it is not hard to figure...
Hi, I recently acquired a wonderful second-hand 18" Starmaster with Pegasus optics. Due to the weather here in CA, I've only had it out two nights so far, but...
Did you install the FeatherTouch or did it come that way? I have a 20-inch f/4.3 with the FeatherTouch (and Paracorr) and have a WIDE assortment of eyepieces....
Hi Scott, The Feathertouch was pre-installed and seems completely flush with the cage (i.e. no extra spacers visible). I'll try your suggestion to use the...
It could be that during collimation the primary was raised with he collimation screws until the focus was effected. Check to see how far up the mirror is...
... Ed, I have talked to Rick 7 times over the last three weeks with the last time being yesterday morning... Up until last week he was VERY busy getting the...
... I just measured this, so I can give you a quick answer here. The "standard" DX1 has a lower profile than the FeatherTouch, but it's only a little less than...
... Oh, Puh-leeze! I'd hardly call it "hate mail". And there was nothing "over the top" about it! Does everyone who passionately disagrees with you, HATE...
Mike, ... ? Easy there now... ... top" ... you??? You _obviously_ did not my read entire post... I AGREE with all of your previous points. I was referring to...
... Hi Paul... Yes, I read your entire post. And I wasn't jumping on you (didn't mean to, anyway). Sometimes the written word doesn't convey the nuance of HOW...
... I do believe that the replies you received about your comment about Rick were far to intense and adamant. Three things are going on: One is thatRick has...
... Mike, Thanks for the note! Very Glad you were not getting on me... One of these days, I will make it Florida with my scopes. I sure would like to get a...
What are folks using when the original batteries for the goto/track need to be replaced? I have the two original Panosonic 12V that came with my SM when it...
I bought extra batteries at a local hobby/model store here in Kansas City. 12v 7amphour batteries exactly the same size. Cost was $18 a piece. I bought 3...
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