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Last post Re: EQ8-R Pro question
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Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:36 pm

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Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:38 am

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I found this spreadsheet a while back, can't remember where so I can't cite it, but it is publicly accessible info.

Anyway, here's the spreadsheet....

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The Losmandy G11 is listed in the spreadsheet as having 30 lbs. AP capacity. The Losmandy website says it's 60 lbs. for AP, which I believe because I...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
Achromat Vs Semi-APO Vs APO - What's The Difference?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:58 pm
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The notion for this article hit me this morning as I was perusing my email Astro-Ads .

I thought this topic would be a relatively easy define and go...

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but I love to hear about other people experiences with 6 fracs.

Some economic priced Skywatcher refractors have no push-pull screws. I had a...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
John Dobson / building telescopes

Last post by helicon « Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:13 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:15 am

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John Dobson a man so far ahead of his time.

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He was a great character. He visited us in South Australia when in his mid-late 80's. I remember he started his lecture by charging up and own the...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:13 pm
EQ8-R Pro question

Last post by ItsMeAstro « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:36 pm
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by lostone » Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:01 am

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Is anyone out there with an EQ8-R using the built in USB hub on there mount?

I'm working on relocating my Eagle from the scope to the pier and...

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Solving all EQ8R PRO USB3 problems
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I've encountered several problems with USB3 on my EQ8R PRO mount, as USB3 devices...

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Last post by ItsMeAstro
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:36 pm
90mm Doublets?

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:24 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:06 pm

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I see 90mm triplets for sale all over the place and several 90mm achros, but no 90EDs. Any reason why there aren't any doublets? Too much overlap...

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Borg 90. And there is/was one for sale on AM. Unfortunately, I don't have that much dinero in the astro budget right now.

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:24 pm
AZ-EQ5 Vs EQ6-R Power Questions

Last post by chris_g « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:24 pm
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by chris_g » Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:38 am

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Hello all,

My new batteries have power meters on them and show in real time how many watts are being pulled. Any idea why the AZ-EQ5 would pull 11...

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Since I put the AZ-EQ5 on a regulated DC port, I haven't had any issues with it...

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Last post by chris_g
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:24 pm
Orion SynScan Firmware Update Problems

Last post by KathyNS « Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:35 pm
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by BuddyM » Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:04 pm

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I've had and enjoyed my Orion 12 goto SkyQuest Dob (with SynScan 4) for a few years now, and have not had any problems until I updated the SynScan...

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That was it! I mistakenly had the Longitude set to East. So many thanks!

Glad to help! :)

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Last post by KathyNS
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:35 pm
Bresser Photo Mount

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:47 am
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by brenski » Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:58 pm

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Hoping someone can help with this. I've just grabbed a

BRESSER Photo Mount from ebay.:

However, I now need to source some rechargeable...

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Did you check to make sure everything was engaged/ connected properly?
If wanting remote power you could use a 12v jump pack with a stepdown...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:47 am
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by chris_g « Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:38 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:41 pm
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My Pocket Borg, looking for power:

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Looks as though you have a scope room like I do.

Actually, it's my office off the back of my house, it's become my observatory control. I also...
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Last post by chris_g
Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:38 pm
Third refractor to almost matching two same refractors

Last post by TareqPhoto « Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:31 pm
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by TareqPhoto » Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:38 pm

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Hi all and happy new year,

For this year i will try to minimize my buying of gear but finalize or finish what is missing from last 2 years of...

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Ive had couple of glasses of wine so this is stream of consciousness thing

Irrelevant, keep this away from the topic :mrgreen: :lol:

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Last post by TareqPhoto
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:31 pm
ts 125mm refractor .

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:08 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:43 am

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hi all ,
Has anyone used this telescope before?
TS-Optics PhotoLine 125mm f/7.8 FPL53 Lanthanum Apo - 2.5 Focuser .

if so, I would like to have your...

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I've read some positive reviews, but have no hands-on experience with it.

thank you,
same thing for me, but I took a chance to see if any member...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:08 pm
Beginners Telescope

Last post by chris_g « Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:11 pm
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by BRT » Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:50 am

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I am just starting in telescopes and would like to know what a good beginners telescope would be.

Thsnks!

mod edited, please do not post personal...

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With an interest in Lunar and planetary, that's why I recommended the Orion XT8.
Maximize aperture over electronics.
At $650 it's on the low end of...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:11 pm
Catseye upgrade

Last post by UkDave « Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:49 am

by UkDave » Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:49 am

Has anyone upgraded their 8” f5 Newtonian to be used with the cateseye system if so do you think it was worth doing , thoughts please .

Regards Dave

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Last post by UkDave
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:49 am
Celestron SS80

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:32 am
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by LDW47 » Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:54 pm

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Has anyone made or boughten a dew shield for the 25-30 yr.old Celestron SS80, what they called a spotting scope ? It looks like a refractor with a...

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Basically, I wrap the foam sheet around the scope so it makes a slightly conical tube with wider end out. Then, mark where the ends overlay. Take it...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:32 am
Shortest Slew Path

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 pm
Replies: 21
by hatflyer » Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:06 pm
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I use NINA and EQMOD, with a SW AZ-GTi.

When I slew from 1 location to another that is just 10 degrees to the west, the scope instead slews 350 to...

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It sounds like you are getting your alignment nomenclature a bit confused. Remember that there are two types of alignments traditionally needed with...
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Last post by JayTee
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 pm
I have a dilemma and your opinion is requested.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:45 pm
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by messier 111 » Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:06 am
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hi all,
I need your opinion.
I am looking for a refractor between 115mm and 130mm.
I am looking for a very high quality refractor.
I only do visuals,...

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Excellent news Jean-Yves!
I hope you have many enjoyable evenings with it :)
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:45 pm
Yet another mount issue.

Last post by AstroBee « Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:34 pm
Replies: 26
by Jnicholes » Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:52 am
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Hi everyone,

Once again, I have a mount issue. In fact, I have finally noticed a pattern with it.

Let me give you the rundown. I do an auto two...

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Everyone has given you some great advice so I'll just summarize a few things for you that have been mentioned already by others and a few pointers I...
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Last post by AstroBee
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:34 pm
Telescope Rings for Starfinder 12.5"

Last post by johnyjf « Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:00 pm
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by johnyjf » Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:13 pm

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I have just purchased a Meade Starfinder 12.5 OTA. The Focuser is rubbish but I have a replacement in process. I would like to use this scope with an...

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I just found the right thing on Orion Optics UK website, ordered and all. So ignore this request please!

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Last post by johnyjf
Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:00 pm
Fitting and EQ5 Synscan GoTO on a Vixen GPDX

Last post by johnyjf « Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:05 pm

by johnyjf » Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:05 pm

I bought the Synscan Upgrade for my GPDX after checking that it would fit. I am not having much luck around fitting the RA motor and Power...

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Last post by johnyjf
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:05 pm
Meade 5000 102ED F7 eyepiece compatability?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
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by johnyjf » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:18 am
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I just recently purchased the above scope, it is in very good used condition. I have an issue with it that seems difficult to resolve. Basicially it...

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It likely will not make things worse but you may require a extension tube (or two) for reaching outward focus.
Is the Baader drawtube longer or...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
C8 CG5 OTA Discontinued!?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:58 am
Replies: 10
by Ylem » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:25 pm

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I was considering replacing the C6 that rides on my SE with an 8 or deforking the Celestar (which I don't really want to do).

But it appears it has...

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Yes, I was aware the CGE model was always available, just the CG5/Vixen was discontinued.

I just always assumed (as a visual only observer) that the...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:58 am
Skywatcher 102 f/5 Startravel, review and first light.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:55 am
Replies: 10
by John Baars » Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:45 pm

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Skywatcher Startravel 102 f/5 First Light.

Background

In December 2022, there was a number of times when I grabbed my grabngo 102mm Maksutov on...

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A very nice report John, I am glad you are enjoying the new grabngo setup :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:55 am
Harmonic mounts and payload capacity Pegasus NYX-101

Last post by chris_g « Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:37 pm
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by chris_g » Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:19 am

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Anyone know if these types of mounts are limited to the 50% payload capacity or even better yet have any experience using one?

I've seen one now...

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There are multiple threads on the pros/ cons of these mounts on CN

Thank you for the reminder of CN, I usually only go there for the classifieds. :)...

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Last post by chris_g
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:37 pm
The Unitron 9 inch, a visit.

Last post by Unitron48 « Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:15 pm
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by John Baars » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:42 pm

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In 2018 I visited the University of Delft, Netherlands, the place where the largest known Unitron in the world was restored. Six miles from where I...

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Just received the latest from Alex (Model 900 caretaker):

Hi Dave,
So another year later, no progress at all here. Damaged dome due of the flood...

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Last post by Unitron48
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:15 pm
About Buying Used 8SE - What to look for?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:14 pm
Replies: 7
by gbravetti » Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:32 pm

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Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a used Celestron Nexstar 8SE, and btw I'm pretty new to reflector telescopes.

I won't be able to perform an extensive...

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Running at a lower speed also helps longevity of the motors as they have to produce a lot of torque when starting and stopping a mount slew

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Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:14 pm

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