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Polar scope alignment

Last post by John Baars « Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:01 pm
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by Don Quixote » Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:19 pm

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I am not sure who even uses their polar scope anymore with all the AP and electronics involved.
But for those Neanderthals who still use a polar...

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The quick and old school way: No apps or planipshere needed.

Make sure your telescope is in home position and well aligned with your finder.
Put...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:01 pm
ir planetary imaging filter

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:12 am
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by yobbo89 » Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:12 am

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i'm looking to complete my filter wheel as well i was set out to make use of my adc that almost never use anymore, i found it tiresome swapping out...

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No ahah, for a filter set they are relatively cheap in comparison to other filters, the u venus filter is the pricey one

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:12 am
Baader clicklock

Last post by mbenjaminz28 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:18 am
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by mbenjaminz28 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:44 pm

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I recieved my adapter (M92xM68) adapter and clicklock from TS optics for my new WO 132 flt to replace the factory rotolock. While the rotolock is...

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It's the 8 position 36mm filter wheel, self guided. The weight isn't uniform which makes it trickier to setup and balance.

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Last post by mbenjaminz28
Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:18 am
What finder scope are you using?

Last post by Arctic « Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:06 am
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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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Both my scopes have 9x50 RACI finders--one from High Point Scientific, the other from Stellarvue. Anything smaller is a waste of time, IMO, and I...
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Last post by Arctic
Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:06 am
Altair Astro CLS-CCD 2" Filter

Last post by Jaq1967 « Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:00 pm

by Jaq1967 » Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:00 pm

Hello,

Q: Has anyone used this filter? Seems a good price and Altair have recently dropped it.

I ask because I had a weird issue. I purchased an...

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Last post by Jaq1967
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:00 pm
Chairs

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:41 pm
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by mikemarotta » Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:08 am

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Stand ... sit ... stoop ... kneel ... bend ... all night long and never confortable. It is a hassle to disassemble the telescope in the dark in order...

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I bought a Vestil 800 also:

I wouldn't go back to anything else.

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:41 pm
Binoviewer for big fast Dob

Last post by Rainmaker « Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:26 pm
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by Kingofthehill » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:26 am

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Hi Everyone,

I am considering a binoviewer, mostly used with the scope I use most often, my 18UC. There have been multiple binoviewer threads in...

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Just a thought on the use of binoviewers with fast scopes.......
due to the broad light cone on faster Newts (like my F3,5) there can be quite severe...

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Last post by Rainmaker
Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:26 pm
GOT GPS?

Last post by Gulf Coast Guy « Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:17 am
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:54 pm

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I've discovered a way to add GPS to probably any Goto mount that doesn't as long as there is an Ascom driver for it.

It's called AscomGPS and it...

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BTW Folks. If you get a USB GPS dongle like I did use a USB 2.0 port over a USB 3.0 port. As it happens USB 3.0 Ports some how can inhibit the...

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Last post by Gulf Coast Guy
Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:17 am
BBHS 2" Star Diagonal from Baader

Last post by j.gardavsky « Thu Nov 21, 2019 10:39 am
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by j.gardavsky » Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:23 am

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Hello all,

the following pics document the 2 BBHS Star diagonal integrated with the filter wheel or Barlow on the 6 F/5 achro:

Leica WW Asph Zoom:...

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Hello Mark,
yes, it is the zenith mirror diagonal. I am sure, you enjoy yours!

Hello Andrey,
as I am using the 1.25 filters, the filter wheels (I...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Thu Nov 21, 2019 10:39 am
R&P focuser recommendations?

Last post by mbenjaminz28 « Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:41 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 use a moonlight CSL2.5 on my meade 12 LX600 ota, works great. It held my Sbig STT-8300/FW8G/AO-8t with no problems.

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Last post by mbenjaminz28
Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:41 pm
Two Finders Is Better Than One

Last post by Aratus « Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:10 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:59 am

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I use the red dot finder to get me in the general area, then target/central it with the right angle 8x50 correct image finder. The 8x50 finder has a...

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A very sensible solution. The 'red dot' is fine for getting into a general area, but cannot see objects invisible to the eye. You may be way off. The...

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Last post by Aratus
Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:10 pm
Dew heater question

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:15 pm
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by stewe » Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:26 pm

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Dear Friends,

I badly need a dew heater for my C9 and after researching the possible solutions available in Germany, I am considering to buy this:...

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Yep, those are the controllers mentioned for DIY.

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:15 pm
Focal Reducers for Small Refractors

Last post by JimMinCT « Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:29 pm
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by jrkirkham » Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:12 pm

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I have an Explore Scientific ED 80mm triplet. It is an f6 scope with a 480mm focal length. I take mostly short unguided subs. Would a focal reducer...

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Thanks everyone, I was curious about it. It's better to ask before acquiring some new gadget. I have a full-frame DSLR, but I also have a crop...

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Last post by JimMinCT
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:29 pm
Celestron Auto Focuser

Last post by drgui « Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:36 pm
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by Greg6498 » Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:31 pm

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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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I recently installed it on my C-8. I love it! I have recently done away with Mikysoft in my Observatory and made the switch to Stellarmate. I made...

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Last post by drgui
Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:36 pm
GSO 8x50 Finder Help

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:06 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:01 pm

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Was hoping to get the finder before a recent trip to a dark site. Well it came late last night, and I am having problems trying to focus it. The...

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Glad that you got it figured out. I have that finder and I love it. It’s not mounted on the scope now because I am stuck on this astro imaging...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:06 pm
2x Barlow question

Last post by smp « Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:43 pm
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by smp » Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:46 pm

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I have been using my TV-85 with a TV 32mm Plossl eyepiece for (kind of) wide field viewing.

Last night, I decided to try my old Celestron 2x Barlow,...

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Depending on the height of the eyepiece barrel undercut a set screw may seem tight but is just pressing against the edge of the groove.
Moving the...

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Last post by smp
Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:43 pm
Got to try out my polemaster last night

Last post by Star Dad « Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:58 pm
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by jazzin » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:23 pm

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Although I never could image because clouds from TS Nector kept rolling in, I was able to use my QHY polemaster for the first time and it seems like...

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Had a GREAT clear night sky last night. I set my sights on getting the best tracking that I could. So, I started out with the Polemaster alignment....

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Last post by Star Dad
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:58 pm
ASCOMPAD rejects Celestron USB ASCOM DRIVER

Last post by bladekeeper « Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:32 pm
Replies: 1
by pkrallis » Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:48 am

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I am using the latest versions of ASCOM, EQMOD, STELLARIUM, ASCOMPAD, and Celestron USB ASCOM driver but when I call ASCOMPAD and enter the Celestron...

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Just a thought and may not be an issue...

Are all of your ASCOM drivers either 32-bit or 64-bit? Seems that if one were to have a mix of the two,...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:32 pm
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
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

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