I need to have my 20" mirror recoated and appreciate any advice. My mirror was made in November 1999 by Pegasus. I have used it almost continously since then...
... This is a very good question and I have a similar problem with my old EL 11. I hope someone can give us a reasonable answer. ZOC use to recommend standard...
Hi all, as far as coatings are concerned on the primary mirrors, Rick uses only standard coatings. In the past he has had too many problems with enhanced and...
Lou, I wasn't aware that Carl Zambuto has changed his mind on this issue. Do you have a post number from the Zambuto Mirror Group stating this change in mind? ...
Hi John, Thanks for your reply. You certainly have a lot of experience with the starmasters. I know there was a lot of concern about enhanced coatings when I ...
... You'll note that I have a question mark after "changed his mind?" I just remember something from a post that seemed to indicate he was not as opposed to...
As of last summer when I happened to speak with Carl about coatings he expressed a dislike for enhanced coatings on primaries. Unless something has caused him...
I noticed on John Hall's Pegasus website that enhanced coatings by Spectrum is standard on primary mirrors being made and sold by Pegasus....as of April 2007. ...
Ok, so I am a diehard lover of Newtonians and especially Starmaster telescopes. I have to admit to having owned 16 of them (Starmasters), three of them being...
Ha, I knew you wouldn't be away from astronomy too long! Buck ... (Starmasters), ... UTA ... off ... I ... break ... secondary ... the ... the ... that...
Buck, I did recently sell my 20" Starmaster <sob>. However, before I could let it go, I had replaced it with a like-new 14.5" Hybrid. This is going to be my...
Bob- My 14.5" Hybrid behaved in similar fashion. I always removed the mirror in cell from the scope and stored it in its box when not in use. More often than...
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I'm working on developing an ASCOM driver for the Sky Tracker. It will be based on the new Platform 5 that should...
Hi Ken, That is really great news! I had to read the message twice to beleive my eyes:) I have been hoping for a long time for an ASCOM driver for the Sky...
Me too ;) I actually tried to do this last spring, with the help of a computer guru in our local club, but he's mostly an armchair astronomer, and I know less...
Yaaayyyy! Ken - please keep us posted as to your success. Is this Windows based? For both versions of the Sky Tracker? Al S. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR...
Hi John, That version of the Protocol is an older version that was later updated in July 2004 when Victor was working with Steve Barkes of the GUIDEDOG...
I see only minor differences. I hope that means the ASCOM driver will be compatible with either version. July 04 happens to be the exact month we took...
Hi John, Yes, very minor differences. My original Skytracker was from 1999. In testing the original Skytracker protocol using Windows Hyper Terminal, I found...
Rick Singmaster has been on a real tear this past year developing new Starmaster scopes. Today, he mentioned that he is going to be building the fastest 16.5"...
I will be sure and keep the group informed and I will be looking for beta testers. My Starmaster is from November 2002 and I've never upgraded the Sky Tracker...
Jack, With the MallinCam you sold me and my I3, I have all the aperture I need for now due to the assistive optics. However, this new 16.5" is going to be one...
Hi Ken, Thanks for your work on this. Victor McKeighan (SkyCommander / SkyTracker) expressed an interest in developing an ASCOM driver for the SkyTracker in...
... Me! Me! Seriously, Ken, I'll be happy to help out if I can. My 18 is about 5 years old now, I think. Lemme know if I can help. Al Schlafli Colo Springs...
Gary, Thanks for offering the testing info. I'll look forward to getting it. I use SkyMap Pro (which has a Sky Tracker driver) and by using some of the testing...
Hi Ken, I sent two emails to you yesterday with the notes included. I used the reply feature in the yahoo group to you only and not to the group. Did you...
Gary, I didn't get them. I'm not sure why; it could have been our spam filter. In any case I sent you an eMail from my other account. Please send the files...
If I wanted to be able to plug my scope into a AC/DC 12v converter instead of running off a battery, what kind of amperage will I need to run the Star Tracker...
Hi Scott, I use a 12 Volt 2 Amp power supply for my 20" and it works well. Also have a secondary dew heater operating and 3 low current primary mirror fans in...
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