... 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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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]...
... 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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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