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Catsperch Chair Plans

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:13 pm
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by 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.
Observing Chair Plans to Build.pdf

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The one diagram has all measurements on it, material is 1 thick. I will make a over all cut sheet when time allows.
For longevity I would suggest...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:13 pm
Celestron Starsense issues

Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS « Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:31 pm

by Ben Cartwright SASS » Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:31 pm

I have a Starsense for my Skywatcher EQ6R it has been working fine and I have used it for solar, however at some point I had lost alignment (probably...

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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:31 pm
Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:04 pm
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by Refractordude » Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:09 pm

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The advertising stated that the new chair on the left side of the image is 36 inches tall. However, it is a little shorter than the 28 inch chair...

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If you are not into constructing your observing chair, the defacto chair to purchase is the Vestil CPRO-600 chair from Amazon. It's a bit pricey but...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:04 pm
Dealing with elongated stars at edges of field...

Last post by ram « Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:18 pm
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by ram » Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:03 am

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Hi all, I was wondering if there was an easy magical process for dealing with elongated stars at the corners of the image. I have great stars in the...

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In case people are wondering how this turned out, I believe I have made decent progress, if not come close to solving it, with the following:...

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Last post by ram
Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:18 pm
Jupiter Filters

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:58 pm
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by Jones » Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:30 pm

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To really see planetary details you need a larger quality reflector. My 6 f/8 Edmund newton fills the bill. Got the mirror couple years ago off ebay...

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At some point, I need to invest in some filters - the only one I have is the generic moon filter that seems to come with EVERY mass produced...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:58 pm
Question about Celestron CPWI software

Last post by Agnes « Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:45 pm
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by Agnes » Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:35 pm

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Hi Everybody,

I would like to ask if there is somebody who has experience using the Celestron CPWI software with the Star Sense alignment camera?
I...

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Hi Mary,

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that. (I have a Celestron computerized single fork arm alt-az mount.)

Agnes

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Last post by Agnes
Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:45 pm
Got Four New Accessories For My 150mm F8 Refractor

Last post by helicon « Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:12 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:41 pm

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My 150mm f8 refractor is long. So I purchased an extension tube. I can now go to zenith sitting down on my chair. I still have to bend a little, but...

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Nice scope and accessories RD. Hope you get a lot of use out of it.

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Last post by helicon
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:12 pm
How Do You Clean Your Diagonal?

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:39 pm
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by Refractordude » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:27 pm

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Just ordered another diagonal. The old one has a few scratches among other things. How do you clean your diagonal? I use a blower bulb and then wipe...

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Canned air, followed by 90% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. I'm a barbarian.

OTOH, all my dgnls cost under $100. (I also have an original...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:39 pm
What Is The Best Diagonal For A 150mm F8 Achromatic Refractor Under $150?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:42 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:11 pm

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My current 2 diagonal is damaged. The screw broke and the 1.25 adapter was stuck. Had to drill a hole to get it out. Now it has no threads to hold my...

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I would still drill and tap a new hole into the old one, may as well have a backup :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:42 am
Squaring a focuser

Last post by DEnc « Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:27 pm
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by KathyNS » Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:16 pm

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About a month ago, I installed a new FeatherTouch focuser. Evidence in recent images suggests that I need to tweak the focuser tilt. The FT has...

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CCDInspector can help you evaluate any adjustments you make. There's a 30 day free trial--maybe you'll get lucky with the weather. (I wasn't!)

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Last post by DEnc
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:27 pm
Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector (ADC)

Last post by Gfamily « Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:08 pm
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by John Baars » Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:16 am

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Our atmosphere works as a prism. At the horizon more so than higher up.
Very brights object seem to have a blue rim on top and a red one at the...

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There's a good article by Ian Morison (Former Gresham Professor of Astronomy) in his Astronomy DIgest blogs.

Includes a description of how the ADC...

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Last post by Gfamily
Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:08 pm
New Diagonal

Last post by Greenman « Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:37 pm
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by Greenman » Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:08 pm

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So I have been thinking about getting an upgrade on my stock diagonal. I read this in Sky at Night

And thought I'll go for an Antares, but 1.25....

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Antares makes some very good kit.
I am sure you will enjoy the improved views as well.

No doubt about that, the difference between the stock...

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Last post by Greenman
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:37 pm
Altair 2" Prism Diagonal?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:50 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Tue May 19, 2020 9:57 pm

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To support my future dream telescope system, I'm going to need a 2 diagonal for low-power visual use, with 35-55mm eyepieces.
This will be for a slow...

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I will agree to a certain point but a lot of retailers here (Altair, APM, Baader, Bresser, TS, TeleVue, Oberwerk to name just a few) actually have...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:50 pm
Help needed with Pegasus UPBv2 and MiniPC connections

Last post by helicon « Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:45 pm
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by AstroBee » Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:52 pm

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I'm hoping there's someone out there that has figured out how to do this.
I just purchased a MiniPC (NUC) and the Pegasus Astro UPBv2. I was told to...

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Good news!

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Last post by helicon
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:45 pm
Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter

Last post by Bearcatrp « Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:01 am
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by Bearcatrp » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:18 pm

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Anyone using this adapter? My Meade works for standard eye pieces but not for my ultra wide eye pieces. Thanks.

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Thanks for the reply. Kind of figured these cell phone adapters were made for the regular eye pieces.

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Last post by Bearcatrp
Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:01 am
Meade Stella Wi-Fi adapter

Last post by Bearcatrp « Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:56 am

by Bearcatrp » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:56 am

Anyone using this? Just want to know how well it works. Thanks.

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Last post by Bearcatrp
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:56 am
GSO focuser won't lift 3-4 pound load

Last post by mbenjaminz28 « Sat May 30, 2020 3:47 pm
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by Ben Cartwright SASS » Sat May 02, 2020 6:01 pm

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I have a GSO linear focuser on my SW ED100, replaced the original focuser as the original wasn't able to lift my diagonal, Quark (1.25 lbs) and 174mm...

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A Moonlight 2.5 model will easily lift that weight, probably good for at least 8lbs.

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Last post by mbenjaminz28
Sat May 30, 2020 3:47 pm
Optec Gemini Focuser

Last post by jbelden « Sat May 30, 2020 2:02 pm

by jbelden » Sat May 30, 2020 2:02 pm

Anyone out there have any experience with an Optec Gemini focuser? Reason being is an OTA that I have been eyeing up ( 14.5 iDK) has this focuser as...

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Last post by jbelden
Sat May 30, 2020 2:02 pm
Who buys this stuff?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Thu May 21, 2020 1:33 pm
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by Chich » Wed May 20, 2020 9:16 pm

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I'm thinking of getting a second Telrad and was poking around on line so decided to look on Amazon. $104.51 plus $64.92 shipping for a total of...

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I've asked myself this question too, Chich. As far as I can guess, the higher priced seller probably is a business partner with one or more much...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Thu May 21, 2020 1:33 pm
How Do I Fix This?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon May 18, 2020 7:34 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon May 18, 2020 6:09 pm

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This is a mount for my binoculars. My red dot finder attaches to the piece that came off. How do I reattach it without breaking something. Looks like...

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I would remove the 2 allen key bolts, put a very thin coating of 2 part epoxy between the two surfaces (if you do not want it to come off) and then...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon May 18, 2020 7:34 pm
What's a good Moon (neutral density) filter?

Last post by NGC 1365 « Sat May 16, 2020 12:22 am
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by stewe » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:07 pm
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I looked at the waxing crescent Moon today using a TS Optics 2 variable polarisation filter that I bought recently. The filter was screwed into the...

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I use the filter for full or near full observing and also for dusk/ dawn lunar viewing where it helps in enhancing detail. I use it for most of my...
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Last post by NGC 1365
Sat May 16, 2020 12:22 am
Micro focuser

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue May 12, 2020 3:39 am
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by Bearcatrp » Mon May 11, 2020 11:25 pm

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Not sure if thats the correct name for them. Finding out my not so steady hand really shakes the telescope when trying to focus. Meade does not make...

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You could call Highpoint Scientific and ask if this version will work with your Maksutov

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue May 12, 2020 3:39 am
Hard case for Telescope

Last post by Bearcatrp « Fri May 08, 2020 6:21 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Tue May 05, 2020 11:36 am

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My telescope came in yesterday. Was looking to see if Meade made a specific case for it but guess not. Starting to look at generic hard cases. Anyone...

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Thanks for tip on switching positions. My case cost $89.00, which is a pretty stout case. Wasn't sure if it would be good to keep base attached so...

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Last post by Bearcatrp
Fri May 08, 2020 6:21 pm
Helical focusers?

Last post by John Baars « Fri May 08, 2020 3:58 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu May 07, 2020 9:02 pm

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Put a Crayford on my ST80 and I love the thing - so much nicer than the stock R&P. So, being spoiled now, I was planning on putting a Crayford on my...

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I have them as an add-on on my prisms/ diagonals, not as a main focuser. There is not travel enough for acting as a main focusser.
It works great,...

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Last post by John Baars
Fri May 08, 2020 3:58 pm
Explore Scientific Right-Angle Polar Scope

Last post by smeyer8015 « Mon May 04, 2020 2:19 am
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by AstroBee » Sun May 03, 2020 10:48 pm

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Does anyone have the instructions on how to properly align this little guy? I've made a short video explaining my dilemma.

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Just call them on the phone.

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Mon May 04, 2020 2:19 am

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