Discuss any astro equipment that does not have its own forum, such as focusers, finders, chairs, etc.
Catsperch Chair Plans
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Lady Fraktor »
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:06 pm
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If you want to try your wood working skills to build a observing chair.
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Thanks! I had thought of restraining it - a chain makes more sense than a solid wood piece.
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Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:26 pm
Carrying means for CEM120?
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turboscrew »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:27 pm
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Does anyone have an idea for carrying CEM120?
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Most premium wooden telescope cases are made of 8mm Birch ply. It is more than thick and strong enough.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:59 pm
Case for PST scope?
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Ylem »
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:23 pm
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Hey all, anyone find a decent case for a PST?
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Hello Jeff
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Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:00 am
First light for ASIAIR.
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Greenman »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:45 pm
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Hopefully first light for the ASIAIR this evening. Now connected to the home network work and on my office table works well.
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:dance: OK, this is amazingly good - so simply point the scope north then just run a quick calibration. Work on the handset is done in 30 seconds,...
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Last post by Greenman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:29 pm
Portable Battery/Charger Question
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Refractordude »
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:57 am
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It has been charging for 10 hours, but still in the yellow power zone. Is there something wrong with the Cen-Tech or it just needs more time to...
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Check the Amp output of the wall charger you should be able to figure out how many hours it needs to charge.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:00 am
Charging batteries in the backcountry
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AstroBee »
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:32 pm
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I've finally got my system down to where I'm happy with power consumption but I've never had the ability, until recently, to go several nights on a...
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Not many affordable battery or solar options out there for running some of the heavy-duty equipment like RV air conditioners and heaters. Check out...
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Last post by AstroBee
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:32 am
Adventures in ASIAir land
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Greenman »
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:40 pm
Well Flo were good to their word and the Air arrived with me at lunchtime.
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Last post by Greenman
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:40 pm
Quick release for EQ6 on a pillar
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avdhoeven »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:42 pm
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Soon I will get a pillar in my garden and I was looking for a solution to put up my equipment in a quick and repeatable way, without leaving...
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That is some fine metal work!!!
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:04 pm
ASIAir Pro in stock at FLO
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Greenman »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:28 pm
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Just noticed FLO has good supplies of the ZWO ASIAir in stock (was 26 now at least down to 25 as I just snapped on up!) I expect from the number of...
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That's a powerful little box!
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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:43 pm
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Last post by Refractordude
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 am
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Last post by TareqPhoto
Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:57 pm
Show Us Your Astronomy Hobby Tool Box
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Refractordude »
Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:26 pm
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Went to the Home Depot to get some backup screws for my mount's extension tube. I then picked up a egg container at the Walmart. Things were kinda...
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Interesting! I currently use a 19 inch plastic toolbox and an 8 inch camera bag, and even then I have to search for some of the items I need. I...
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Last post by StarBru
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:45 pm
Questions for binoviewer users
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Bigzmey »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:18 am
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I am thinking of getting a binoviewer for Moon and planets.
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The WO are the same as my Stellarvue set, these are sold by many retailers just rebranded.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:40 pm
Outdoor IR controllable security camera
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AstroBee »
Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:55 am
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Hey guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an outdoor (i.e. waterproof) camera that I can mount outside to monitor my scope. I have a small baby...
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Check out AM Crest, it's a good solid brand that's been around for a while, the cameras support ONVIF standards support most third party security...
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Last post by chris_g
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:21 am
My New Super Easy DSO Finder
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Refractordude »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:48 am
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With this setup I can find whatever I want in less then two minutes. In this video I kept moving the mount towards the target object. The best way is...
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For what it's worth: here's my review of SkEye from the software forum.
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:19 pm
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:10 am
Clear skies!
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Gordon »
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:23 pm
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Just to let everyone know that there will be clear sky for a while!
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Well,
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Last post by Gordon
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:40 am
Hexafoc focusers?
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pakarinen »
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:38 am
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Anybody have experience using a Hexafoc focuser?
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My 8 Newt from the 70's has a Telescopics Helical R & P focuser. It is the best! It should be used across the board!
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Last post by JayTee
Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:42 am
A interesting new diagonal from nPAE
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Lady Fraktor »
Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:25 pm
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Collimatable with an interesting filter change system.
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That looks like it will be a good addition, hopefully you will receive one sometime soon.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:38 pm
Now Using A Small Cooler For My Eyepieces
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Refractordude »
Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:07 am
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The cooler allows me to protect eyepieces from dew by adding a few hand warmers at the bottom. It can hold more eyepieces than the tripod spreader....
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The weight of my new eyepieces are to heavy for the cooler's shelf. So I decided to place the eyepieces at the bottom on a small towel. A hand warmer...
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Last post by Refractordude
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:21 pm
I am looking for a filter for m42, your thoughts?
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messier 111 »
Sat Nov 21, 2020 4:13 am
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I am looking for a filter for m42, your thoughts?
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I was finally able to try the uhc filter (celestron baader) on m42.
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Last post by messier 111
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:43 pm
Something New For Dew
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Refractordude »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:49 pm
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LadyFraktor told me about this a while ago. Finally got a jump starter for the 12v hair dryer. I have dew under control for the front lenses. This...
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that's cool and very useful sometimes.
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:23 am
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:00 am
I Have Six New Accessories
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Refractordude »
Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:36 am
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Ordered these as gifts to myself on the morning of December 25th, 2020.
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A perfect fit. Thanks all for the advise.
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Last post by Refractordude
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:30 am
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Last post by NoDarkSkies
Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:35 am
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