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Phone & Celestron adaptor

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:25 pm
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by 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 !
Thanks Pakarainen for showing us that other adapter.

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:25 pm
Meade #627 Flip-Mirror; Replacement Mirror

Last post by Richard « Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:46 pm
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by 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

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:19 am
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by Nakedgun » Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:02 am

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Prior to today, I have always used front-mounted glass or film based white light solar filters on my scopes, and have a half-dozen of them around...

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I have been using a Baader Herschel wedge for quite a few years now. Absolutely love viewing with it.
The resolution is definitely a step above films...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:19 am
do you know this site .

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:02 pm
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by 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!

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:06 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:08 pm

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Superb skies for a second night, though clouded in tonight.

Telescopes used were TAL 100RS on the Vixen SXP and Antares 105 mm on the Vixen AXJ....

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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)

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 pm
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by 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.

Glad that you got out and had an enjoyable time! I grew up in the NE...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 pm
SkyFi 3 Wireless Telescope controller

Last post by Oldfort « Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:46 pm
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by OzEclipse » Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:30 am

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After 6 years, my SkyFi router would not charge. GULP!
The symptom was that when connected to the USB charger the charge indicator was flashing...

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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

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:45 pm
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by Ylem » Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:34 pm

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I picked this up for easy power for my Nexstar mount;

I Velcro-ed it to the top so no more cord wrap issues. It also has USB for phone/tablet...

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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

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:43 pm
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by 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.
A good start though.

I would include a light shield and tube baffles.
A light...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:43 pm
The Best Light Bulb -- Ever?

Last post by JayTee « Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:40 pm

by 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

Last post by SkyHiker « Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:35 pm
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by 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

Last post by JayTee « Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:36 pm
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by 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?

Thanks.

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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

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:13 pm

by Lady Fraktor » Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:13 pm

This is a TMB 1.8x barlow, probably the best barlow ever made.
Glass and coatings are simply superb, made by Berliner Glas, Germany. It just...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:13 pm
Low Tripod

Last post by hatflyer « Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:28 pm
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by 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.
The lower you spread the legs though the less weight it will support and the more vibration will be...

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Last post by hatflyer
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:28 pm
Helical focuser on a 1-speed R&P?

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:16 pm
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by 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

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:47 pm
Replies: 21
by Lady Fraktor » Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:40 pm
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Any suggestions for a well built replacement?

My Moonlite crayford on my C6-R is finally getting to the point I cannot keep it functioning...

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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.
The single...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:47 pm
Great deal on Lumicon OIII filters

Last post by Razz « Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:03 am
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by 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.

I picked two to use with my binocular scope. :D

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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

Last post by Razz « Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:09 pm
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by 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

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:21 am
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by 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

Last post by JayTee « Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:08 pm

by 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!

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:49 am
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by 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.

I think they are from an old Orion...

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:49 am
1.25" Prism Comparison

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:39 pm
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by 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

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:49 am
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by 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.

At...

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thx .

You're welcome.

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:49 am
The 90° Amici Prism Diagonal

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:16 pm
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by 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?

Thanks...

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:16 pm
Why not helical focusers?

Last post by JayTee « Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:12 pm
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by pakarinen » Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:56 am

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I'm curious why almost all scopes come with R&P or Crayford-style focusers as opposed to helical. Helical are much lighter, less complex and...

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The Telescopics focuser installed on my 8 Newt (circa 1972) is an R & P but the Rack portion is setup up to also function as a helical focuser for...

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Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:12 pm

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