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Last post: Re: My N.O.S. Bushnell Sky Ch… by Lady Fraktor, Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:19 am
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Topics: 245

Last post: Re: Polare alignment of IEQ 30 by dagadget, Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:27 pm
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Achromat Vs Semi-APO Vs APO - What's The Difference?

Last post by dagadget « Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:57 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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The AT 72EDII will be arriving late next week so I will be setting up a test to see how well the scopes compare.
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Last post by dagadget
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:57 pm
Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by jbelden « Fri May 29, 2020 3:13 am
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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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I forgot to say that it is a nice collection of load data regardless of some of vendor ratings differences. I just try to get a load rating high...

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Last post by jbelden
Fri May 29, 2020 3:13 am
My N.O.S. Bushnell Sky Chief III 60mm f/15.17

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:19 am
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by StarBru » Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:50 pm

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IMG_20210414_175301110.jpg While searching for some 0.965 accessories for my 60mm scopes, I happened upon a New Old Stock Bushnell Sky Chief III...

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That is really nice Bruce!
Antares still make 0.965 Plossl eyepieces:
and Siebert Optics makes them as well and other accessories in this size:

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:19 am
Digging out the old Newt!

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:07 am
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by Gordon » Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:08 pm

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For many years I used a 10 inch Skywatcher as my primary telescope, a couple of years back I purchased a ES80ed-cf refractor to do most of my imaging...

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Have fun with the telescope Gordon :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:07 am
Help with mounting my ST80?

Last post by BFaucett « Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:37 am
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by StarBru » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:31 am

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I'm wondering if anyone has found a good dovetail and rings combination for an ST80 refractor? Mine is the Meade Adventure Scope 80, an Orion ST80...

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Bob,
Yep, that's what I need!
Thanks!

You're welcome!

Here's the dovetail bar from Agena that I used:

And the rings from Orion:

IIRC, I...

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Last post by BFaucett
Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:37 am
Jason Explorer 306 S-7 - Vertical Fine Adjustment Knob?

Last post by StarBru « Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:12 am
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by king_everything » Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:09 am

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My kids are just now getting old enough to really appreciate some backyard astronomy and I still have my old Jason 400x Explorer, but years ago, the...

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King everything,
I found these 2 vertical fine adjustment knobs. The smaller one is 7 and 1/8 long and the knob is 7/8 wide. The larger is 7 and 1/2...

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Last post by StarBru
Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:12 am
New Scope

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
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by lostone » Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:34 am

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Hi All, I just ordered me a new Celestron Edge HD 11 I'm happy that I was able to one one. Anyway since this it the 1st Edge HD that I have ever...

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I'm using a gso crayford with a rigel stepper motor,board for my 12 meade, the mirror flop is so bad that it looses collimation when using the prim...

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
The Celestron C14 Is A Small Telescope

Last post by lostone « Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:27 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:45 pm

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Thus far my favorite astronomy YouTube video. Dude has real character. What say you, is it a small scope? For some reason it starts at about one...

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Thanks for the laugh :)

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Last post by lostone
Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:27 am
Meade LX200 Microfocuser

Last post by sdbodin « Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:26 pm

by sdbodin » Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:26 pm

I have been chasing a bit of an alignment error for some time and found the culprit. The microfocuser was miss-aligned by a couple degrees!! I think...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:26 pm
Polare alignment of IEQ 30

Last post by dagadget « Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:27 pm
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by dagadget » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:06 am

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I have a new IEQ 30 Mount. Last night I used it at a star party for the first time and failed miserably with the first attempt at alignment The...

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If you have physically moved the mount head (used the adjustment screws/knobs) then you need to do a new goto alignment from scratch. Simply going...

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Last post by dagadget
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:27 pm
Meade TeleStar 114mm f 8.8

Last post by GCoyote « Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:16 pm
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by GCoyote » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:04 am

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I may be able to pick this up next week for $50 if no one buys it before the price drops. Local, no shipping.
It looks complete and I think the mount...

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me: Hi, my name is Gary.

telescopes anonymous: Hi Gary!

me: I haven't bought a used telescope in 47 minutes.

It was still there. I took fresh...

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Last post by GCoyote
Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:16 pm
CEM40EC oblong stars... :(

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:12 pm
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by StarCruz53 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:09 pm

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Hello everyone, i have an iOptron CEM40EC bought second hand and i cannot get round stars... seems as the mount is always moving one way or...

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Hello Starcruz.

Could you post up some details of the image, exposure duration, guided/unguided, what part of the sky etc. And can you describe how...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:12 pm
Meade 16" acting flaky

Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS « Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:11 pm
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by Ben Cartwright SASS » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:13 pm

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Our club has a 16 and a 12 LX200 Classic. I think the hand controller on the 16 is flaky, it moves the scope fine until it gets pointed at the zenith...

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We have the soft limit set when the scope is parallel to the ground so it doesn't bang the mount. but it will slooh north until the EP goes through...

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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:11 pm
What Is The Best AZ Mount For A 20 Pound 150mm F8 Refractor

Last post by DeanD « Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:00 am
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by Refractordude » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:51 pm

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I am currently using an Orion VersaGo II mount head with the Orion Skyview Pro legs and extension tube. For some reason I can no longer find that...

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Stellarvue M002C? Holds up to 25 lbs.

I have the older version which handles my 150mm f5 refractor quite happily. Here is an image of mine (with...

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Last post by DeanD
Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:00 am
Meade LX90 10” RA drive issue

Last post by Pedro724 « Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:45 pm
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by Pedro724 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:23 pm

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Hi all,

For a while i have had an issue with my scope both during setup and goto. Slewing to the 2 stars in set up at HBX speed 5 causes the image...

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Hi Graeme,

My supplier was Harrison down near you but it shipped directly from Opticstar. Yes - spoken to both n was pointed to Meade US who have...

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Last post by Pedro724
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:45 pm
Looking for Brands (Writing an Article)

Last post by Chich « Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:26 pm
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by mikemarotta » Mon Mar 29, 2021 3:31 pm
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I want to write an article for my local club, both for our monthly newsletter (previous issues open to all here: ) and for the Outreach Chair. It is...

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Don't forget the Tascos , Bushnells , and Sears which still haunt Craig's list etc and may be a first purchase for someone starting out and not sure...
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Last post by Chich
Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:26 pm
ZWO Focuser and iOptron Mount

Last post by 515bonner « Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm

by 515bonner » Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm

I am in line to get a ZAO EAF focuser for my C9.25
I am using this scope on a CEM40 mount.
For those that are using an electronic focuser and any of...

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Last post by 515bonner
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm
GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

Last post by dagadget « Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:34 pm
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by 7awol » Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:46 am

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I ordered one on 1 March, no word on ship date yet. Anyone know when they will start shipping? I understand that a few are out there and being used....

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If those New Ioptrons work as well as my IEQ 30 Pro (discontinued) and my GEM 45 then you will have a winner. The GEM 45 is half the weight of the...

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Last post by dagadget
Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:34 pm
Can anyone spare 135.000,00 €?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:56 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:35 pm

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What can you say besides WOW!! A 300mm Ha refractor
Actually I would need 162.000,00 to cover DPH as well, I will pay the shipping myself ;)

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the truss tube desighn, small to larger od .. also, think of the better results a 135k eu ($209K aus ) newt would do :)

Hydrogen Alpha viewing and...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:56 am
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by dagadget « Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:09 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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Yes the AT92 is pricey Too bad you are not closer I'd let you try the AT 152 I have.

That would be like feeding a stray cat. D*mned thing would...
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Last post by dagadget
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:09 pm
New TS refractor line

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:54 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:50 pm

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In the words of Professor Farnsworth, Good News Everybody!

Teleskop-Service has started a new line of refractors named TS- CF Apo
They are all...

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I suspect from the marketing the CF in this case means Colour Free.

I think you may well be right. I initially misread it and thought that they...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:54 am
Explore Scientific is Auctioning Telescopes?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:11 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:50 pm

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I've received at least two emails from Explore Scientific in which they solicit bids on telescopes. These have a hidden reserve price that needs to...

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This one does not really, the new stock Messier 90mm f/10 is 139€ ($163USD) where this old stock Taurus minimum bid is $210USD

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:11 pm
My worst ever scope

Last post by Richard « Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:44 pm
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by KathyNS » Thu May 16, 2019 6:58 pm
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This is my first ever telescope, which my parents got me for Christmas when I was seven. It had a 2 , 1 diopter (1000mm focal length) spectacle lens...

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Mine was not the first, I went through a phase where I purchase and sold ( some I gave away) scopes I keep a record of it and its 46! just to see...
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Last post by Richard
Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:44 pm
Guide Scope Mount Finally Arrived.......

Last post by Kerry C. « Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:02 am
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by SMPhotography » Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm

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Now if the cloud cover would only clear. According to Astrospheric.com, the clouds will not dissipate for another week.

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What's the focal length of the guidescope and imaging rig?
I thought most folks that are imaging with long FL SCT are using OAG's to guide with....

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Last post by Kerry C.
Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:02 am
My 12" F/4 GSO astrograph

Last post by SkyHiker « Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:16 am
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by SkyHiker » Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:36 am
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The scope finally arrived today. I just installed it on my G11S and found the sight pretty impressive so I wanted to share it.

The OnStep controller...

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Other then the rms, not bad on the guiding,seems to be going back on track,round stars ect. Some psf ,deconvolution should definitely tighten up...
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Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:16 am

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