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I new piece of kit on the way.

Last post by Don Quixote « Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:38 pm
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by Don Quixote » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:19 am

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I have ordered this adapter so that I can mount my Pentax XW directly to my d810 Nikon for eyepiece projection.
I don't know if it will work out, but...

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Yes. Planetary.
Although I may try some double stars.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:38 pm
Expected views with Astronomik UHC filter in white zone sky

Last post by salehram « Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:50 pm
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by salehram » Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:31 pm

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Hi all,

So I have got a chance to buy an Astronomik UHC filter and I got it finally.

Last night I stayed up so Orion rise and I wanted to test it...

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Comparing the views with and without the filter should give you an idea if the UHC is working. I suppose sometimes the LP is so bad that even a...

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Last post by salehram
Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:50 pm
Looking to upgrade my Diagonal

Last post by Don Quixote « Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:50 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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Thank you Oz.
You have helped here.
I really do not need an upgrade...

I just need another nice clear night sky. :-)

It helps to get someone elses...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:50 pm
What cables do I need

Last post by JayTee « Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:59 pm
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by SlindeAstronomy » Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:31 pm

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I have a SkyWatcher Eq6R with Orion Starshoot Auto Guider and a Canon T3I DSLR to run astrophotography. I use a usb powered hub

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Hi,

You will need three cables. One for each camera, and one from your Mount to your laptop so that you can autoguide. Make sure it is a...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:59 pm
missing website?

Last post by mcolbert « Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:13 am
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by mcolbert » Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:55 am

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for the past week or so I have been trying to log into astronomytechnologytoday.com and there doesn't seem to be any access. From browsing other...

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Seems to be happening for me too on firefox (version 68.0.1)
It does work fine on Opera.

we'll see how opera goes. Thanks.;)

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Last post by mcolbert
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:13 am
Power Supply Type?

Last post by Intrepid « Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:47 am
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by JayTee » Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:17 pm

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So while rummaging in the garage I came across a power supply. It says it's 12V, so I tested it and yes, it is 12VDC -- I think.

The label doesn't...

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It is a switching power supply with an output of 12 Volts D.C. It is rated for use with information technology equipment (ITE) and Audio Visual...

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Last post by Intrepid
Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:47 am
My new UHC filter!

Last post by helicon « Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:39 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:48 am

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Look at the transmittance numbers on this baby, can't get any better than this! :D

LumiOIII-A.jpg
LumiOIII-B.jpg
LumiOIII-C.jpg

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What a great filter - congrats Andrey!

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:39 pm
Show us your Astronomical Clinometer

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:07 pm
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by seer » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:49 pm

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This should be very interesting to see because there all kinds of ways to make a clinometer.

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Wixey and a spare no-name from Harbor Freight.

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:07 pm
Adjustable diagonals ?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:54 pm
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by goldstar » Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:55 pm

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I've looked around but cannot find a diagonal with adjustments to the mirror or prism angles.
I have found that the two diagonals I own have a...

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This is the only diagonal that has collimation adjustment built into it that I can think of.
I bought my first one in 2007 and have never had to...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:54 pm
A different type of eyepiece adapter

Last post by 10538 « Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:55 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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1lb - quite hefty! I guess glass pineapples could serve the same function. Recently I have considered Meade UWA 30mm 82 deg, but then decided to pass...

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Last post by 10538
Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:55 am
Bahtinov Mask

Last post by Ozypic « Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:08 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:02 pm

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As I was setting up last night I set focus on Arcturus using my Bahtinov mask.

I was quite impressed with the colours a red giant diffraction...

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That looks really nice, mine looks pretty crappy when focusing on jupiter... Phill

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Last post by Ozypic
Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:08 pm
Saddle adapter ?

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:12 pm
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by Don Quixote » Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:24 pm

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Is there an adapter to take a V saddle mount to a D saddle mount configuration for use with the losmandy rail?

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10 4 Andrey.
I am looking forward to driving that 10 inch scope if for no other reason than the educational value.

But no matter how I may philander...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:12 pm
need help with a hard to find part

Last post by KingClinton « Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:40 am
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by radarsski » Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:37 am

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I recently got a Celestron CGE mount. It is a heavy duty mount so much sop that i want to get polar alignment dead on when I do so as not having to...

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I recently got a Celestron CGE mount. It is a heavy duty mount so much sop that i want to get polar alignment dead on when I do so as not having to...

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Last post by KingClinton
Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:40 am
145-147mm Tube Rings

Last post by Ozman « Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:00 am
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by Exparrot » Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:39 pm

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Anyone know where I might find some 147mm tube rings? I've done a quick search around the Internet, but came up short. Before I deep dive into...

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I have two sets of rings with the three screw centering option, one large set and one medium sized set. With these I can mount any sized scope from...

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Last post by Ozman
Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:00 am
Focus Masks

Last post by JayTee « Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:46 am
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by seer » Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:45 pm
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Today I am making Hartmann Focus Masks for my 76mm & 114mm Newtonians. I have a lot of them done already. Just mostly some gluing and painting to go....

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Thanks Don. I did think that would be the case. It always was for photographic lenses at any rate.understand the temperature fluctuation thing. I...
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:46 am
Holding phone while using Sky Safari (or other app)?

Last post by ARock « Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:50 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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Some ideas here ....

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Last post by ARock
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:50 pm
Tripod Stone Bags

Last post by seer « Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:51 pm
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by seer » Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:24 pm

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I just found out about tripod stone bags. I was searching amazon for outside painting stuff and came a crossed them. They should be able to work for...

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I think that the only one of my tripods that has a hook is the one used with my binocular parallelogram.

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Last post by seer
Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:51 pm
domes and other structures

Last post by mcolbert « Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:20 am
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by mcolbert » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:11 am

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would it be possible to create a separate forum sub section for domes and other 'housing' / warm room / workspace designs?

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The Observatories forum would be the appropriate place.

Thanks Kathy, and I'm used to dropping in to the DIY sub forum as well. Where's the doh!...

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Last post by mcolbert
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:20 am
Cross Staff

Last post by Arsene37 « Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:02 am
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by seer » Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:08 pm

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A few days ago I added some glow in the dark duck tape to the viewing surfaces of my prototype / testbed Cross Staff. I did take it out...

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Hi !

That is AWESOME! :D
:thumb:

Thank you !
For the teacher, a deluxe one (blackened oak and bone for graduation ; all dimensions in feet...

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Last post by Arsene37
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:02 am
Suggestions for battling dew

Last post by Graeme1858 « Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:08 am
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by prowler75 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:41 pm

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Hi Friends!

While my new backyard has offered me a tremendous improvement in open sky one thing I am going to have to persistently battle is dew. We...

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I was surprised how quickly dew can make a session come to a disappointing end when I switched from a dob to an SCT.

So I got one of these:

I...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:08 am
Another $50 hunk of metal!

Last post by Jennifer Christine « Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:15 pm
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by smp » Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:23 pm

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SIGH!

I had my new iOptron Az Mount Pro out in the driveway for practice setup today. It started out as a nice day, a bit breezy but nice. About...

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Take care. Completely discharged batteries may be unreliable as the plates get swollen and short out.

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Last post by Jennifer Christine
Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:15 pm
cheaper triple finderscope mount bracket

Last post by helicon « Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:14 pm
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by ARock » Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:35 am

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These double/triple finderscope mount brackets used to be expensive (Orion Y bracket) in the $40-$50 range. These are useful on Dobs if you want to...

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I might put one of these on my big scope. Right now it just has a telrad.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:14 pm
INSTRUCTIONS

Last post by Don Quixote « Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:21 pm
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by seer » Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:03 pm

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I obviously haven't seen the instructions for everything. In fact probably compared to a lot of you I have seen very little instructions for...

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Yes, documentation is a pet peeve of mine. Most product documentation is either written by the techie who designed the product and who has no concept...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:21 pm
Lid Knobs

Last post by The Happy Parrot « Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
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by seer » Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:46 pm

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This is an older photo of my 76mm reflector with a VEGEMITE jar lid blue tacked to one of its focusing knobs. It has been working out...

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Ha! Makes sense. I keep my telescope in the garage covered with a synthetic cloth shower curtain for the same reason. Especially pollen this time of...

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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Gradating Tripod Legs

Last post by seer « Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:13 pm

by seer » Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:13 pm

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In this old photo you can see that I have my 60mm refractor's tripod legs marked in 2 inch increments. Doing so comes in very handy...

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Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:13 pm

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