I want to apologize for being a part of spoiling some aspects of our hobby for others (especially newer members of our astronomy community) in the name of...
... Bob, I think you are on the right track. Let me add a couple of comments of my own: I keep saying that in my experience as a user of Dobs, the way to make...
Hi all, I have just acquired a new device, a Taurus Tracker for my 28" SM. The problem is this adds about 5cm more to the focal axis than I have available. I...
This is an inherent drawback in Newts, especially with the modern trend towards puting a lot of emphasis on minimizing the sec size, so they use low-profile ...
I'm one of those who puts weight way down the list of importance. In addition, getting accurate collimation is so easy and quick (especially if the focuser is...
Hello Gary, I really don't the details of the Taurus Tracker, but if you are trying to shoot prime focus with your starmaster ( I have a 24"), I have used the...
Hi all again, Yes John that is what I was thinking too. I have decided to try the reducing lens out of my Scopetronix MaxView DSLR II. This will screw right...
... No question about that. I have the SM11 ELT f4.55 and is it great also. But I sould get a 14.5 or a 16 if I weren't concerned about the weight. Clear...
... No! A reducing lens compresses the light cone, so it will make things even worse. What you need is a low power barlow to stretch out the light cone. I...
Oops, my mistake. The lens is a diverging lens, of course, not a focal reducer!! Thanks, Gary ... From: John Mahony To: starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
If you're looking for a good deal on an older 14.5" - I have a 14.5" Starmaster (not the Hybrid model) for sale, built in 1998, with the following: -...
... Lou, Exactly my thought, my 11 is the heaviet I can aanage. i think everyone would choose a larger Dob if it were as light as the smaller Dob they have. I...
... I sympathize about the weight issue. I'm a robust 61 year old, and everytime I lift my 8" LX200 ino the back seat I'm glad I didn't buy that 10" I...
... I sympathize about the weight issue. I'm a robust 61 year old, and everytime I lift my 8" LX200 ino the back seat I'm glad I didn't buy that 10" I...
... me >from buying a RCX400. I am also 61 years old and not so robust. I have a very expensive and accurate Tom O. EQ platform and I am ashamed to admit that...
I am also weight challenged. Rick did a semi-custom ELT 11" with removeable mirror and cell. It reduces the weight of the mirror box considerably and there...
Hi all, I recently bought a bluetooth adapter (AIRcable) to use with my Sky Commander and Megastar software. I have not been able to make the connection work...
According to the information online, a command line instruction can be given to change the baud to 2400. the example shows 4800. the following should be in the...
Thanks Joe. It turns out that I need a way to directly cable connect my AIRCable Serial male adapter to the USB port on my laptop (Have a newer laptop with...
Joe, This is Tim Hall. I talked to you at the last KAO meeting about your new instrument. I'm also considering buying a Starmaster, maybe this summer. How is...
Dear Tim, I'm glad to hear from you.. I tried to find out how to reach you from Fred G, but he's been sick and I wasn't able to get your email address. I did a...
I have a 16" SM for sale with GOTO and Zambuto optics that is in excellent condition. It comes with a feather touch focuser, telrad, wheel barrow handles,...
Hello, I have an 18" Starmaster on order. It will go in a roll-off roof observatory. I am a refractor nut for many reasons and one is that I do not have to...
Take a look at: http://www.catseyecollimation.com/index.html Jim ... From: "jimhp29401us" <thefamily90@...> To: <starmaster_scopes@yahoogroups.com> ...
I am using the Telecat combination sight tube Cheshire, and the Infinity autocollimator from Catseye (Jim Fly); both are well made and I am very pleased with...
I use the Tectron Tools myself. I learned how to collimate from Rick himself and that is what he was using. You might want to ask Rick and see what he likes....
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