... City's ... If it was a V11, I'd be very interested. I missed the one one listed on Amart. But I'm also still considering a 11" hydrid. Tom. ... anyone...
Anyone know if the rotating rings on the V9 and V11 can be used in Dob mode or are these only for GEM mounting? The reason I ask is I'd like to come as close...
... I believe its only in GEM mode as the altitude bearings (for a dob configuration) would not allow the scope to rotate in the rings. But call StarMaster to...
Hi Paul. Well, it seems I'm back to preferring the Hybrid then. Can anyone comment on use of a binoviewer with the 11" Hybrid? I'm having problems working out...
Hi Tom, I just bought a Versa V11. I will let you know in a week when I get the scope. I agree its hard to get any info on these scopes. I will be glad to...
Just thought I'd let you all know how this worked out. I sold my TEC 140 and GM8 and have just purchased Bob's 11" hybrid. Also, I located a used servocat jr...
It is not everyday that you get to hang out with Rick Singmaster, look at hit-and-miss engines, tractor pulls, and help test out an 18" ZOC Starmaster that...
I have a 24" Starmaster and over the last few weeks have noticed some increasing anomalies in its encoder accuracy. The computer and goto have now become...
... The encoder shaft goes into the bolt that attaches the rocker box to the ground board. Of course the head this bolt is a hex shape or six sided. If you...
hi John, make sure the encoder/s are tight, it would be most noticable when you first start the goto. Also the go to will stop automatically if something is...
Encoders are tuff little guys, I would make sure everything else is working first, before I would replace one. A encoder is like a LED... It is the last things...
Hi, When in doubt follow the rule: "Give Rick a call". He is the absolute best when you have a question. If your scope has Sky Commander installed then your...
Thanks to all for your help!! I had tried calling Rick, but no answer. I'm sure they're all out at the Okie-Tex! Using Mike Myers instructions, I removed the...
... Rick was indeed at Okie Tex. He came there to fix my scope! What FANTASTIC service. Wow. I traveled from Ohio to attend Okie Tex and developed a...
here! here! What an incredible week!!!!!!!! My 20-inch got one heck of a work-out all week long. I logged 4 comets, all the planets except Mercury (and yes!...
I wanted to let folks know that the Twin Lakes Star Party (held the same time this year as Okie-Tex) was a great success. There were clear skies almost every...
Just got in from viewing Periodic Comet Holmes (17P). It's a gorgeous comet plainly visible to the naked eye, despite the glaringly bright full moon! It sits...
Hi Ray! Enjoyed your comet report and good to know that the Shorty got to look at the comet tonight. Due to trees, I wasn't able to put a scope on it but did...
Ginger, I feel your pain regarding the trees blocking your view. My back yard has several huge trees blocking most of the sky, and I was fortunate enough to...
Good report! I also watched the comet using my SM 7-inch with a 9mm Nagler. AMAZING! I watched it from 7:30 till about midnight. If only I didn't have to...
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... Scott, nice drawing! Yup, that's pretty much what I saw. :) Ya know, I'm a graphic artist, yet somehow I never take the time to do any astronomical...
Hi All, Aperture makes a lot of difference with this comet and our Starmasters are perfect for it. The comet is now a naked eye object, even for my old eyes,...
Ginger, This one looks almost surrealistic. It certainly resembles the Cosmos puffball we saw in the series. Or maybe a shuttlecock coming stright ahead at...
Hi all - I'm likely going to be starting the process of selling my 22 month-old SM 14.5" setup. I just don't use it enough, the trees on my property are...
Hi, I know I promised that I would post something about the Versa V11 when I got it. I am sorry that took so long. Its still bit incomplete becuase the weather...
Thanks Scott, I looked at the comet last night around 12:30 am. It was very clear here in North Texas last night and the comet was very impressive using my...
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