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Yet another diagonal vs reducer related upgrade - Evo 9.25

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:34 pm
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by Viktorious » Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:35 pm

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Time for yet another cry for help when it comes to choosing diagonal. I have read the many similar threads and gathered some knowledge (too many to...

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Thread closed at originator's request.

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Last post by KathyNS
Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:34 pm
Looking for an adapter from M42 to a 2" eyepiece

Last post by JimMinCT « Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:16 pm
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by man1 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:24 pm

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Hi,
I have an old (very high quality f=400mm 1:5.6) camera lens that fits my Pentax Spotmatic-F and I am trying to find an adapter that converts from...

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Very nice setup!
(I'm amazed at how many of us have lathes...)
Perhaps they should be listed in the equipment section along with the other pieces of...

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Last post by JimMinCT
Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:16 pm
Celestron Auto Focuser

Last post by Greg6498 « Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:31 pm

by Greg6498 » Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:31 pm

Hello all

I have a Celestron 180mm Maksutov and am considering installing the Celestron Motorized Focuser. Do any of you use one and if so, how do...

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Last post by Greg6498
Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:31 pm
Damn RACI screws out of control

Last post by allisonribeiro « Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:02 pm
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by allisonribeiro » Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:02 am

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Hello there.

I own a Celestron 9x50 RACI finder and I've always struggled with the adjustments screws of it.

It seems that the only way for me to...

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I see. Didnt notice them before.

Will try, tks mate

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Last post by allisonribeiro
Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:02 pm
Nexus II WiFi failing or shutting down randomly

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:07 pm

by pakarinen » Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:07 pm

Before I email Serge, I wanted to ask if anybody else has seen or heard about this.

Running 8192 encoders into a Nexus II. Talking to an iPhone 7...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:07 pm
Orion IntelliScope Display

Last post by EAGLE 5 « Sun Oct 06, 2019 11:24 pm
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by man1 » Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:55 pm

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On my new Orion XT10i - the display on the Object Locator was so faint it was unreadable. I decided to check things out and open the unit.
Inside is...

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Nice fix.

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Last post by EAGLE 5
Sun Oct 06, 2019 11:24 pm
2" Diagonal

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:05 am
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by Astroglide65 » Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:24 pm

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Hello everybody,

I have a David H Levy Mak-Newton telescope I'm using with either my ZWOASI224MC or my Sony a6000 cameras. To get them to focus I...

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Diagonals are not designed to work with Newtonian style telescopes, the light path through the 2 would probably be longer than your extensions.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:05 am
RACI falls apart in the cold

Last post by man1 « Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:00 pm
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by MrShorty » Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:14 pm

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I have an Orion RACI finder. Basically I am finding that, whenever it gets cold enough (as it is starting to do now), the RACI literally falls apart....

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If I had a problem like that I would use the liquid electrical tape that Home Depot, or the local Canadian Tire store sells.
It will dry and stay...

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Last post by man1
Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:00 pm
R&P focuser recommendations?

Last post by fatboy1271 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:49 pm
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by KathyNS » Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:14 pm

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My Orion 200mm f/4 Newtonian astrograph came with a GSO LF Crayford focuser. While it is a good unit, it doesn't quite have the traction to support...

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I've been using the ZWO EAF and while it's my first AF, I like it.

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Last post by fatboy1271
Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:49 pm
Sky Quality Meter

Last post by DeanD « Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:37 am
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by Star Dad » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:43 pm

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I am a ranger for The Last Green Valley (in CT - a National Heritage Corridor) and TLGV is looking to purchase Sky Quality Meters to measure and...

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Thank you. I tried using it last night in my dark area at home. My hometown is rated at 19.95 - I got 20.12-20.14; so it was pretty close. Guess I...

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Last post by DeanD
Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:37 am
Upgrading Focuser For Refractor Telescope

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:06 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:46 pm

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Besides smooth focusing, what other advantages are there in upgrading from a stock focuser? I googled/binged this question. However, could not find...

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If the focuser to tube adapter is the same size it will fit, another adapter may be needed.
I think Astro Agena has a chart of which ones fit which...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:06 pm
New Star Diagonal Question

Last post by Arctic « Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:31 pm
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by Greg6498 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:42 pm

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Hello all!
I have been observing for a couple of years and just upgraded my diagonal on my Celestron 180mm Maksutov to the Williams optics 2” SCT...

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An ornamental thermometer...

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Last post by Arctic
Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:31 pm
Nexus II review (Astro Devices DSC)

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:48 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:59 pm

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Hello all,

I was fortunate to be able to speak to Serge Antonov (Sydney, Australia) about upgrading my JMI NGC max to his Nexus II.

Astro Devices...

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I love my Nexus II and SS+. I have noticed the WiFI dropping out a couple times lately, but it could be my several-year-old iPhone.

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:48 pm
Skywatcher: Evostar ED range of Reducers

Last post by Jaq1967 « Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:09 am
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by Jaq1967 » Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:08 pm

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Hello,

Looking at the Skywatcher range of Evostar ED DS Pro refractor scopes (72ED, 80ED, 100ED and 120ED) there seems to be a x0.85 reducer for...

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This is such a Sky-Watcher specific question, have you tried contacting them first and ask them your question?

Just wondering,
JT

From OVL (in...

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Last post by Jaq1967
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:09 am
Why Do UHC Filters Come In Different Colors?

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:15 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Sep 17, 2019 6:03 pm

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I asked this question at www.astronomyforum.com, but can no longer find it there.

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A cls filter made by other companies is a uhc e filter, the same spectral lines, thanks for bringing this up, i might have a look at some uhc filter...

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:15 am
Solar Filter Recommendations

Last post by BamaDon « Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:16 pm
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by BamaDon » Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:44 pm

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I've been looking into buying a full-aperture solar filter for a C11.

From what I've read, the glass filters are not the best option.

Which filters...

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Thanks, everyone for your thoughts.

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Last post by BamaDon
Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:16 pm
What finder scope are you using?

Last post by Chich « Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:31 pm
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by Baskevo » Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:38 am

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Hello everyone! I was wondering what kind of finder scope you guys are using? This is a question for everyone, but I am particularly interested in...

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Tossed my RDFs and replaced with Telrads. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

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Last post by Chich
Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:31 pm
Kineoptics Helical Crayford focuser review

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:00 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:55 pm

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Hi All,

I have obtained a new scope. One of the interesting things about the DIY dob is that comes with a prototype for the Kineoptics HC-2, a...

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Thanks for the insights Ian. I see that this is not your typical helical focuser which usually have short travel. Nice that there are some options...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:00 pm
Good deal on planetary filters Japan

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:07 pm

by Bigzmey » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:07 pm

I would grab them myself, but I already have a complete set. :D

These are much better quality than modern versions.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:07 pm
Looking to upgrade my Diagonal

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:44 pm
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by Don Quixote » Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:28 pm

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I have been thinking of an upgrade for my diagonal.
I presently have the ES 2 dialectric that came with my telescope.
Is there anything worth...

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Well...I finally got back here and I have succumb to the lust for glass . 😊
I am now viewing the sky with the Baader BBHS Sitall Max 2S diagonal.
I...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:44 pm
Powering dew control accessories

Last post by Bataleon « Sat Aug 31, 2019 7:41 pm
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by Bataleon » Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:53 pm

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So, I'm currently able to get a very good deal on either size of the Celestron power tanks (the carry handle style, not the li-ion) but now I'm...

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Well, worst case scenario I can plug the mount into my lithium power tank and use the 17a for the dew accessories. I already know the lithium tank...

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Last post by Bataleon
Sat Aug 31, 2019 7:41 pm
A different type of eyepiece adapter

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:02 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:38 pm

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Brass Eyepiece Adapter 1.jpg
Brass Eyepiece Adapter 2.jpg

If you have ever used a long focal length refractor with a EQ mount you will understand...

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I have done that with my 150mm f/8 at home and the Beefraktor that I refurbished while in Canada as well as a few other refractors over the years....

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:02 am
New Tripod Just Arrived!

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:31 pm
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by JayTee » Wed Aug 28, 2019 5:01 am

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Several weeks back I saw a Meade #883 deluxe field tripod up for sale on CN for $40. I immediately snapped it up because the week prior I missed the...

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Nice find JT, the view even better! :)

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:31 pm
Holding phone while using Sky Safari (or other app)?

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:01 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:36 am

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I run SS on my iPhone and it can be a hassle to hold the phone or be constantly picking it up and putting it down. Plus I need a table if I put it...

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You need one of these lol

Oh heck yeah!

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:01 pm
Question on Barlow

Last post by Don Quixote « Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:27 pm
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by Don Quixote » Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:55 pm

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Doing AP with barlow on camera nose.

Does anyone know if using a telecentric barlow would flatten the field for me ?

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:Astronomer1: Thank you Kathy. I will let you know if it is true...

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Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:27 pm

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