Frank, If you're considering recoating your mirror, take a look at this site. It is Spectrum Thin film's Ion Beam Sputtering system, claiming a 99.99% ...
The drive system on my 20 inch SM worked fine for three+ years. For most of the last year I have had the following problem. I initialize the Sky Commander,...
Joe, Thanks for the link. I was just wondering if anyone here has used that companies services and if they have any comments on those particular coatings. tks ...
Well, it's fixed. It wasn't the rocker box. I measured the altitude bearings in relation to one another. They were 1/16" off. A couple of thin washers between...
Hey all! I had a battery plugged into the battery chager that is supplied by Rick with the scope for a full day. The battery wasn't drained too far down, so I...
Scott, It does not sound like it. It says right on it that output should be 12 VDC @ 500mA. These are just trickle chargers so I expect they take a long time...
I purchased a Model 12112 12 volt - 1.0 amp BatteryMINDer from VDC Electronics (http://www.vdcelectronics.com) for charging my Starmaster batteries. You can...
... I suspect it is not working. Last year I purchased a new battery from Hobby Haven on 119th St. That battery only worked a couple of times then it would not...
The standard charger appears to be just a basic unregulated low-power power supply. Rick claims it's safe to leave them hooked to the battery all the time...
I have had my scope for about 5 years now and when I experience weird stuff like you describe it is usually attributable to one or more of the following: -your...
Doug - sorry to see you switch gears - you have been a long time contributor to the Starmaster family! I'm thinking I see 18's offered in the $7000-$7500 price...
Al, Doug's price is going to seem very cheap, very soon. I was talking with Rick Singmaster last week and the price of the components is going up rapidly....
Well hello to all the starmaster folks: Just when I thougt the Hubble constant was constant, the universe as we know it changes? I have in the past few...
Just in case you are having trouble finding John's image, it's on the Starmaster site, not the Yahoo list site where I was looking. Here's the link. Nice...
... Do you think the "industry" will support higher prices? It's been in a bit of a contraction despite our (your's and mine) best efforts... -- Paul ...
... Hi Doug, This is just a guess, but the asking price seems a little high. I am basing this on the confirmed selling prices of some SM14.5's that I know ...
John, That new 16.5" f/3.7 is going to be a "screamer". It will be great for AP and your astrovideo pursuits, not to mention that is will be super widefield...
Paul, Al and Bob, Thanks for the input! I had a feeling that I had priced the telescope a tad too high, but I wanted to build in some room for negotiations for...
John, Your Dumbbell photo is incredible. High contrast, sharp, defined, saturated color. Not too many could best it. Rick and you have done it again. Joe...
Hello Joe, thanks for the very nice reply. One of the things that Rick and I have talked pretty extensivly about is having the ability with, the available...
... Hi Doug, I hope your are able to sell the telescope... I do not think your price is all that far off. If your inclined, lower it a bit and see what...
John, It is kind of interesting but on the Zambuto Yahoo site, Carl has explained why he is not too interested in getting into faster optics. I suspect that...
Greetings to the group. I have been a member of this group for a few years and I am finally in the process of buying a Zambuto equipped Starmaster 20in Goto. I...
Well, Paul, the Starmaster didn't sell, but this may be a good thing. I took it out the night of the eclipse and it made me realize how nice this scope is, and...
Good for you C14's cannot hold an optical candle to a Zambuto mirrort,I have used 3 different c14's over the years and my 14.5 Starmaster is in another league....
Hi Frank, Congratulations on the new scope! WOO HOO! That's very exciting. I also have a vintage 20" SM w/Skytracker drive and Sky Commander. I like the...
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