Discuss any astro equipment that does not have its own forum, such as focusers, finders, chairs, etc.
Orion Finder needs rubber ring
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johnyjf »
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:35 pm
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I have an Orion right angle right image finder which uses the usual combination of 3 screws and a rubber ring to locate the Optical tube and enable...
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I fitted the new rubber ring last night and it appears to be just the job. You can ind hem at Clear skies to all!
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Last post by johnyjf
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:59 pm
Phone & Celestron adaptor
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Frankskywatcher »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:01 pm
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I received a smart phone adapter for Christmas I know it’s a cheap one but it was so aggravating and frustrating trying to just line up the camera on...
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I have kinda given up on the whole idea it’s more of a pain in the @ss than anything !
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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:25 pm
Meade #627 Flip-Mirror; Replacement Mirror
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a100171 »
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:13 pm
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Not sure if anyone has used one of these flip-mirror devices. I have grown somewhat attached to this unit since getting it (used) a couple years...
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I have never seen this on a refractor , can you post a pick for us ignorant of this
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Last post by Richard
Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:46 pm
Solar filter
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Nakedgun »
Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:02 am
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I have been using a Baader Herschel wedge for quite a few years now. Absolutely love viewing with it.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:19 am
do you know this site .
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messier 111 »
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:51 pm
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I found this by chance, I think it might be useful.
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I just found the planisphere. Not bad for a quick view app.
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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:02 pm
2 nights of clear skies!
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Lady Fraktor »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:08 pm
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Superb skies for a second night, though clouded in tonight.
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6/ 7th magnitude on good steady night, using a camera definitely goes deeper.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:06 pm
Some tests and viewing (finally)
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Lady Fraktor »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:40 pm
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I finally got some reasonably clear skies to do some long awaited viewing and decided to do a bit of testing as well on some pieces of kit since it...
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Sounds like a nice evening Gabby and my condolences for your losses last year.
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Last post by Juno16
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 pm
SkyFi 3 Wireless Telescope controller
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OzEclipse »
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:30 am
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After 6 years, my SkyFi router would not charge. GULP!
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Thanks Joe, that's reassuring.
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Last post by Oldfort
Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:46 pm
12v Talent cell
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Ylem »
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:34 pm
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I picked this up for easy power for my Nexstar mount;
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I use one of those for my AZGti mount. Works like a charm!
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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:45 pm
DOB/ upgrades
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Frankskywatcher »
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:59 pm
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This is an upgrade kit offered at Highpoint scientific.
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A interesting video but I think they left out some important parts.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:43 pm
The Best Light Bulb -- Ever?
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JayTee »
Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:40 pm
I was searching Amazon for headlamps for observing and came across the Vont RGB Smart Light Bulb. OMG, it is perfect for any observing situation...
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Last post by JayTee
Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:40 pm
NINA vs. StellarMate
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JeffBevan »
Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:11 pm
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Could someone give me an explanation as to the difference between a NINA and some thing like a StellarMate is. I get the sense they are essentially...
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NINA is just software, StellarMate is a Raspberry Pi running Linux, pretty much the same as a Pi with Astroberry. Stellarmate is a product of the...
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Last post by SkyHiker
Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:35 pm
Astro-Tech AT72EDII field flattener
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hatflyer »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:05 pm
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Does anyone make a field flattener that doesn't reduce the focal length? Maybe the Orion Field Flattener for Short Refractors?
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can u tell if a flattener will work because of the specs, or is there still a risk it may not do it so well? This is why I have two FF. The Hotech...
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Last post by JayTee
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:36 pm
A Barlow
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Lady Fraktor »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:13 pm
This is a TMB 1.8x barlow, probably the best barlow ever made.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:13 pm
Low Tripod
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hatflyer »
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:22 pm
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I'm looking for a tripod that can hold ~12 lbs at a height of only about 2 feet, without using a center column raised upward. Some of the ones I have...
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It should work if the factory rating is correct.
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Last post by hatflyer
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:28 pm
Helical focuser on a 1-speed R&P?
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pakarinen »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:39 pm
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Has anybody used a helical focuser with a single-speed R&P for fine focusing? Would that even work? Seems like it would in theory, but I know nada...
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Well, fuh on me. I found a RACI diagonal on Agena with a helical focuser - not looking at any specific brand. If I had known they existed / could be...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:16 pm
Refractor replacement focuser
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Lady Fraktor »
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:40 pm
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Any suggestions for a well built replacement?
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It may not be a GSO, most people with them assume it was as at the time of production GSO was the only one making replacement focusers.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:47 pm
Great deal on Lumicon OIII filters
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Bigzmey »
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:07 am
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This is a great deal on a premium quality OIII filter. Grab them before they run out of stock.
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I finally got the shipping notification...hope it was worth the wait...
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Last post by Razz
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:03 am
Solar Filters and finders
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Razz »
Sat Sep 24, 2022 6:13 pm
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I've been thinking about getting a solar filter and, for obvious reasons, I don't want to be cheap about it. I'm looking at this Baader Astrozap...
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I like this idea.
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Last post by Razz
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:09 pm
GSO Focuser Separation Anxiety
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Shorty Barlow »
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:54 pm
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I’ve been trying to retire my two ST80’s for several years now. I have better quality short tube refractors. The first to be modified with an...
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Good info! I have a GSO rotatable Crayford on my Orion ST120 and a Lunt on my Meade ST80.
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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:21 am
EQ6 Upgrade Kit
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JayTee »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:08 pm
I just ordered the Sky-Watcher SynScan PRO GoTo Upgrade Kit for EQ6. Weirdly enough, it is not offered in the US or Canada. I had to get it from...
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Last post by JayTee
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:08 pm
Knobs!
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Shorty Barlow »
Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:24 pm
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Above: ADM Slow Motion Control Knob Set. They have a 3/32 Allen key holding them onto the spigot. These are manufactured in the US so I figured they...
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Very nice, I have some old plastic knobs on my Vixen Porta that I have been meaning to replace for years.
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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:49 am
1.25" Prism Comparison
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Shorty Barlow »
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:23 am
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Above, left to right top row: Baader T2 2456095 Zeiss specification, Baader T2 2456005K. Left to right bottom row: Celestron 94115-A, Takahashi...
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A nice collection of diagonals SB! Over the years I have developed the same approach, matching diagonals to the scopes and type of targets. So, all...
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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:39 pm
2" Dielectric Comparison
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Shorty Barlow »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:43 pm
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Above, left to right top row: Tele Vue Everbrite, Baader Planetarium ClickLock. Left to right bottom row: Sky-Watcher, Altair Astro Posilock.
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thx .
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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:49 am
The 90° Amici Prism Diagonal
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Shorty Barlow »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:10 pm
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The right-angled Amici roof prism, also referred to as a direct vision or erecting prism, was invented by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Amici...
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Nice review SB! Glad to see you back. So, if you to pick one 1.25 Amici prism with the best performance to price ratio, what that would be?
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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:16 pm
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