Hi Fernando, Here is a relatively easy fix for flexure: http://www.horizontalheavens.com/TMB80_3RingMounted.jpg *I eventually replaced this first ring around...
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Mark
mclewis123
Oct 12, 2009 4:23 pm
Actually Terry there are a number of benefits to a side by side configuration compared to a piggyback one ... 1) The total equipment weight is closer to the...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Oct 12, 2009 4:23 pm
... You'll need to make sure the two OTAs are precisely aligned with each other, or else the edges of the luminance and RGB frames will be lost. ... Well, no,...
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rick_auerbach
Oct 12, 2009 4:24 pm
Didn't see anything happen at impact through TMB 254 F/9 or TEC 200 Fl F/8. (East edge of Tucson) Switched to Mars and at dawn seeing improved and was able...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Nov 27, 2009 4:49 pm
hi Rick! long time no see! most curious you couldn't spot the impact. I would have thought this should be possible. if it was not visible in a 10" TMB, then it...
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sterngucker_7000
sterngucker_...
Nov 27, 2009 4:51 pm
hi guys, atfer a long pause of posting astrophotos to this group I am very glad to crank out another image, which represents something very special for me: the...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Nov 27, 2009 4:51 pm
Your reasoning is pretty clear, Mark. That's the way I thought it would work, too. I have tried both setups, and found that the piggyback worked better for...
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a1parkranger
Nov 27, 2009 4:52 pm
... FWIW, I habitually run two instances of CCDSoft (1-guidescope, 1-main CCD) on a single computer and find this to be much more stable as one CCD does not...
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bertuseinbertus
Nov 27, 2009 6:18 pm
Hello everyone, I want to get to f/30 or higher before I seriously can use a Solar Spectrum Filter .3 A A standard filter will show the full disk with a focal...
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Terry Tuggle
terry_tuggle
Nov 28, 2009 6:17 am
Diets, Wow! Very nice. All the best, Terry _____ From: tmboptical@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tmboptical@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sterngucker_7000 Sent:...
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limunary
Nov 29, 2009 10:10 pm
Very - very nice image, congratulations Dietmar & Immo Best, Tim...
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limunary
Nov 29, 2009 10:10 pm
I think this w0uld work; to be certain you can check with the solar filter mfg. Looking forward to some solar images. Tim...
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jimhp29401us
Dec 2, 2009 3:13 am
Hello All, On the 6th of February 2003 My buddy Steve was at the Winter Star Party. My 10" TMB F/9 folded apo was also there. Steve used a Sony video camera...
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dkapla12
Dec 8, 2009 11:36 am
Nice video, Jim! Pretty amazing detail for just looking through the eyepiece. Dan Kaplan...
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mrspindlelegs
Dec 9, 2009 3:25 pm
That is an amazing video clip but I find it very hard to believe that anybody could "hold a camera by hand at the eyepiece" and obtain an image that is that...
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alterfleonis
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Hello, folks, I am new to the group and thinking of purchasing a TMB80-ss from Astronomics for imaging. Is there someone out there using this scope for...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
hi guys, let me draw your attention to the new website of the remote-observatory "Tao". it houses the 9" folded TMB apo, that now rides on 10micron 4000. ...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Jim, this video is INCREDIBLE!!! seeing was around 10 then! is thre a photo of jupiter you drew in this night? thanks, dietmar...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
thanks Tim and Terry!...
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pmlogg@...
pmlogg...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Terry I found your message while seekng options for focal reduction on a TMB 100/800 CNC. In a reply to an email to Markus he mentioned their own flatteners,...
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pmlogg@...
pmlogg...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Frank I'd like similar advice for a teleconverter/reducer to use with a TMB 100/800 CNC (the silver-grey ooloured focuser version). My limited research has...
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optixwiz@...
optixwiz
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Has anyone within the group yet tested the new TMB 100 degree AFOV eyepieces? These are currently available from Astronomics, on sale, for $269.10, in FLs of 9...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
hi everyone, here is our first galaxy-image from Tao remote-observatory. http://www.stargazer-observatory.com/TAO_01.html ngc 660 is a pretty interesting and...
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megrezas
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
Hello, Maybe someone had imaging experience with Takahashi F/4.5 reducer and TMB 92 SS or similar scope? Thanks, Liutauras...
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stargazer
sterngucker_...
Jan 3, 2010 5:10 am
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Robert
m9x18
Jan 3, 2010 5:14 am
That's absolutely stunning Jim! Simply magnificent! Thanks for posting this....
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Terry
terry.hancoc...
Jan 3, 2010 5:15 am
Merry Christmas Friends I just created a video clip of my latest stuff using the QHY8 using my TMB 130SS and TMB80SS, you can view it on youtube here: ...
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pmlogg@...
pmlogg...
Jan 3, 2010 5:15 am
I'd just like to acknowledge how helpful Markus at APM has been. My TMB 100/800, bought 2nd hand, came missing the very special screws needed to attach the...
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Terry Tuggle
terry_tuggle
Jan 3, 2010 11:26 am
Hi Peter, I know most people had success with the TV reducers for the 80mm scopes. The new NPR 1073 looks to be a better choice for the 100/800 for larger...
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Terry Tuggle
terry_tuggle
Jan 3, 2010 11:44 am
Peter, One thing I did not mention is about pixel size; 800mm is the “Sweet Spot” for cameras for 9 micron pixels for best detail. So it really depends on...
