AstroBee wrote: ↑Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:52 pm
Looking at it once again, makes me wonder why the original TelRad was so incredibly large. I realize the original model contained a 9v battery which took up a bit of space but there was an awful lot of empty, dead space inside that thing.
The optical cover on this new model is a bit interesting. I'm wondering if that is going to be an issue when the scope is in certain positions, flopping down into the fov?
The length is useful when aligning the
Telrad not using a base. It works remarkably well, just plunk it on the tube, clamp it down with an old piece of inner tube and it is aligned for any scope that has the optical axis parallel to the mechanical.
... Henk.
Telescopes: GSO 12" Astrograph, "Comet Hunter" MN152, ES ED127CF, ES ED80, WO Redcat51, Z12, AT6RC, Celestron Skymaster 20x80,
Mounts and tripod: Losmandy G11S with OnStep, AVX, Tiltall,
Cameras: ASI2600MC, ASI2600MM, ASI120 mini, Fuji X-a1, Canon XSi, T6, ELPH 100HS,
DIY: OnStep controller, Pi4b/power rig, Afocal adapter, Foldable Dob base, Az/Alt Dob setting circles,
Accessories: ZWO 36 mm filter wheel, TV Paracorr 2, Baader MPCC Mk III, ES FF, SSAG, QHY OAG-M, EAF electronic focuser, Plossls, Barlows, Telrad, Laser collimators (Seben LK1, Z12, Howie Glatter), Cheshire, 2 Orion RACIs 8x50,
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