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136660
... Hi. I'm in the middle of planning a "roll-off cover" or "roll-off shed" for my Mom's old Newtonian telescope. I had tried some internet searching but was...
blakesphere
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Nov 13, 2009
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136661
Check out today's news release (2009/11/13)http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LCROSS/main/prelim_water_results.html...
Grant
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Nov 13, 2009
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136662
Hi,   Isn't the limiting magnitude relative to the exit pupil size? Eyesight itself plays the largest role. I find I can see the faintest stars in the range...
Rick Jack
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Nov 13, 2009
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136663
Hi Tony I have an XT8i. It was my first scope. I love it. Great views, and Intelliscope works well. I would highly recommend it. Gary...
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Nov 13, 2009
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136664
 Thanks guys for all your help its makes my decision alot easyer. thanks again  anthony ________________________________ From: drexelpbp...
Anthony Maida
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Nov 14, 2009
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136665
One of the biggest complaints we get is the high volume of messages on this list. Our policy statement has some specific rules about posts, but we feel some...
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136666
The moderators encourage all members of Talking Telescopes to discuss all aspects of amateur telescopes and related equipment in an open, friendly manner in...
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136667
Just a quick reminder about the many other features available to all members of Talking Telescopes. In addition to the message board, you are invited to look...
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Nov 15, 2009
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136668
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has used the Orion ED-2 3.7mm on the XT8. Have an opportunity to buy one at a nice price. Thanks, Chris [Non-text portions of this...
Chris Del Plato
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Nov 16, 2009
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136669
Not sure where you live, but in my neck of the woods (Upstate South Carolina) 325X would be a very seldom used magnification. It gets more difficult with...
judson Mitchell
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Nov 16, 2009
4:27 pm
136670
I found an archive site for coveryourastro.com and it hasn't been around since Oct. 2006. I doubt if you can still get the manual that includes the directions...
Jerry
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Nov 18, 2009
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136671
Aye Everyone, Please excuse the cross post but I was wondering what is your favorite and or most informative Astronomy Calendar to use to find out what's up on...
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Nov 18, 2009
10:38 pm
136672
Astronomical Calendar 2010 by Guy Ottewell. http://store.universalworkshop.com/2010_Astronomical_Calendar_p/ac10.htm ...
starryskyn
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Nov 19, 2009
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136673
Have to agree here! With my 20" seldom go above 260x. Paul...
pemulvogue
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Nov 20, 2009
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136674
I guess should add I'm in East Texas. If you're in Arizona or a very dry climate,it might be possible. Paul...
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Nov 20, 2009
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136675
I've had the Orion 10x50 Ultraviews for years. How would the 15x63 compare to the 10x50, in FOV, sharpness, eye relief? Some reviews I've seen say you can...
Harry Boswell
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Nov 21, 2009
5:41 pm
136676
The RASC Observer's Calendar is one of the best I've ever seen - all North American holidays, major conjunctions, daily lunar phases with libration, excellent...
Denis
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Nov 21, 2009
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136677
I've had the Pro Optic 16x70 binos for some time, which weigh about 5 oz more than the Orion 15x63, and have never had problems holding them steady for short...
pemulvogue
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Nov 21, 2009
11:13 pm
136678
Harry: You can build a simple yoke device that is placed over your shoulders that holds the binos more steady. A standard 1/4"X20 bolt is necessary to hold...
judson Mitchell
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Nov 22, 2009
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136679
How about this? http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/diy/Image-Stabilize-Your-Binoculars.html Or try http://tinyurl.com/3bmbde Mel R. ... <snip>...
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Nov 23, 2009
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136680
Tis the very one. Works fine; give it a try. Jud Mitchell simpsonville SC ... -- Jud Mitchell Ret. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
judson Mitchell
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Nov 23, 2009
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136681
... Yes, I know I could do that, but I'm interesting in knowing whether they can be hand-held for those times when you just want to sweep the skies. I'd...
hboswell
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Nov 23, 2009
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136682
I have a pair of 15X70 Garrett binos which are used hand held, but it does help to lean or prop to get a more stable image. As previously noted it is best to...
judson Mitchell
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Nov 23, 2009
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136683
From: "hboswell" <hboswell@...> ... Harry, I've had no experience with Orion binoculars but find it easy to hand-hold my 9X60 binos. Moreover, I've...
Jack & Lynn Kramer
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Nov 23, 2009
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136684
... I know exactly where you're coming from, Harry. I have an Orion 15x70 binocular. I tried using it on a tripod and absolutely hated it...that's just not...
Geoff Gaherty
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Nov 23, 2009
3:32 pm
136685
Sounds like you should be in the market for a "Sky Window" for your binocs. http://www.tricomachine.com/skywindow/ You could make your own, plywood stand and...
starryskyn
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Nov 23, 2009
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136686
Hi All, I recently purchased the Celestron Dual Axis Motor Drive, only to discover one of the motors was dead on arrival, so I returned the kit. (Kudos to...
Bob
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Nov 24, 2009
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136687
Hi all, ... Aside from the high power feedback, I have the 18MM and 12.3MM versions of the eyepies and I am not impressed. The paint is chipping off of the...
williamk_97
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Nov 24, 2009
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136688
Hi, I recently acquired an old telescope with a RA drive containing a synchronous AC motor controlled by a Vista JP400 drive corrector. Unfortunately, the...
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Nov 25, 2009
3:35 am
136689
In the 50s and 60s the big name for the amateur telescope builder in North America was A Jaegers, a company that has since fallen into oblivion, or so I...
Grant
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