It is industrial velcro. Most fabric stores will have some. It usually comes in 2" width so you will have to trim it to fit your altitude bearings. When I had...
That's only used on the drive side alt bearing of Starmaster scopes with the SkyTracker drive system. The ribs of the hook side of the velcro match the tooth...
Little used Starmaster 20" for sale. I received this brand new in March '03. It is in nearly perfect condition. Included is: Zambuto, Sky Tracker, Sky...
Hi Gnholb. I really hate to see you give up your marvelous 20". Where there's a will there is a way. I'm 73 years and have had 3 major back surgeries and BUM...
James L. How thoughtful of you to give one hope and courage. It isn't the physical effort that has me trying to find the scope a new home. My energy level is...
Last Saturday, my astronomy club (Mt. Diablo Astronomy Society - mdas.net), had its monthly public star party on Mt. Diablo, east of San Francisco Bay in CA. ...
Good Evening, I am a recently retired Marine returning to Oceanside after 9 years. I have been an active amateur astronomer and I am looking to purchase a...
Roy, Why don't you ask around the local astro clubs in SD county? I'm sure there must be a few SM owners in your area. The people at OPT might know of someone...
Hi Roy, I may be a bit north of you in Sacramento and do have a larger than 22" Starmaster for sale. I have a 30" f/4.3 Starmaster for sale. If interested,...
Welcome home Marine. I live in WA but am born and bred and have family in Los Angeles. My Starmaster 20" is for sale. If you want to talk, let me know. ...
... The Starmasters are great. I have the first 20" Rick ever made. It saw first light at the Texas Star Party in May of 1996. I have never regretted ...
Roy, I have no experience with Obsession scopes. But, I have found my Starmaster to be outstanding quality. Best to you in your adventure. Gale ... From: Roy...
Thanks for the review Rick, I appreciate the time and effort you took on a Sunday to write that up for me. What you have said is exactly what the other...
I purchased my 18 inch in almost 10 years ago, and I'd say it was one of the best investments I ever made. This telescope constantly wows me and anyone else...
Hi, I just have to say a few words about Obsession. I have a 20" f5 Obsession and I can say most of what Mike said is true except for a few things. I bought my...
Hi Al: I just received my new Starmaster 14.5, Gorgeous.Great scope.Joseph. ... I purchased my 18 inch in almost 10 years ago, and I'd say it was one of the...
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... With the same aperture and focal length, then this would be true in the wind. But if the wind's not blowing, the wider Starmaster should be more stable. ...
Just thought I would add my Starmaster comment. I have the last 24" Zambuto mirror Starmaster Rick made (picked up about 2 years ago in Kansas). A friend in...
Hi All Trey This is a Starmaster site, so you naturally expect some bias. People generally get used to what they have, then it becomes easy and comparisons...
Thanks!! Can you tell I like my Starmaster?? (On soapbox now) Judging by the title of this forum, I thought it was a place for Starmaster folks to compare...
I should mention that for the first time in almost 25 years, we have limited registration for Rocky Mountain Star Stare to 300 folks, it has filled, so there...
I use to have a 20" Obsession, and I don't want to sound like I'm bashing them. However it had a lot of problems, and I used it for years and years before I ...
Seeing how this is a Starmaster users group, bias is to be expected... I have owned both Starmaster and Obsession dobs. My 14½" f4.3 SM was a fantastic...
Hi Gary, WOW, you couldn't have said it better, I'm all in with that. The trip to Texas with the 16.5 FX F3.6 and the 28" F3.7 (mine,,,,,,,,I really like...
Joe Have you or anyone else been able to finish a driver for Sky Tracker? With these new NetBooks that are so small, I would really like to mount one on a...
Hi everyone... I may be purchasing a used 18 inch scope, and I have a question... For those that have an 18 inch, or those that know, Is the Rocker box ...
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