eyepiece rack - looking for a sourcePosted By Adam Albino |
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February 26, 2007 06:50 PM
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Equipment Talk
February 28, 2007 02:38 AM
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Beginning Astronomy?
Comparing MxImDL vs Star_Mx5 Image CapturePosted By Adam Albino |
the Star MX5 is a simple execution program - I would expect it to be much faster. As far as image quality - neither program should have a huge impact on the digital DATA, but certainly your settings in either program would. DL is a far more complex program, and is also far more customizable.
As an additional comparison, I thought Astroart's control program was much easier then either.
As an additional comparison, I thought Astroart's control program was much easier then either.
March 8, 2007 02:17 PM
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Equipment Talk
Celestron timelinePosted By Adam Albino |
The older SCT's were NEVER made in Japan. Up until the new c-6 SCT They were ALWAYS made in USA - always in Calf.
The newer coatings are defiantely "better" then the original no coatings, then "Enhanced Coatings", then "Starbright" coatings. However, I believe the optical quality was a bit better in the 70's and early 80's scopes - at least from a consistantcy standpoint.
The years to worry about are from around 84 through 90 - known by some as the "Halley" years - where most scope manufactures switched to quantity over quality. With that said, of the 15+ 8" sct's I've owned the single best optically was an Ultima 8 PEC from around 90 - it was simply a breathtaking scope optically. I'm still kicking myself from ever selling it
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BTW - I highly recomend Robert Piekiel's e-book as a reference source for all 8"sct's....
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=457615
The newer coatings are defiantely "better" then the original no coatings, then "Enhanced Coatings", then "Starbright" coatings. However, I believe the optical quality was a bit better in the 70's and early 80's scopes - at least from a consistantcy standpoint.
The years to worry about are from around 84 through 90 - known by some as the "Halley" years - where most scope manufactures switched to quantity over quality. With that said, of the 15+ 8" sct's I've owned the single best optically was an Ultima 8 PEC from around 90 - it was simply a breathtaking scope optically. I'm still kicking myself from ever selling it
.BTW - I highly recomend Robert Piekiel's e-book as a reference source for all 8"sct's....
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=457615
March 20, 2007 11:07 PM
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Eyepieces
Don't shoot the messenger!Posted By Adam Albino |
I think your answer is here:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=490226
My Guess is it was a lot of hot air from one dealer over anothers new - but same as the old - product. This should be quite entertaining. I'd bet it's OK to mention the paries at this point....
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=490226
My Guess is it was a lot of hot air from one dealer over anothers new - but same as the old - product. This should be quite entertaining. I'd bet it's OK to mention the paries at this point....
March 23, 2007 11:52 AM
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Meade
Parts for cheap Meade scopesPosted By Adam Albino |
Contact Bill Vorce or Gary Russell - They both deal with new Meade "parts" from the factory. Of course you can also place an ad on A-Mart and see what comes up as used....
March 23, 2007 03:07 PM
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Celestron
My new C80 cannot be mounted to my new Vixen IcaruPosted By Adam Albino |
I assume the screws on the mount are just standard 1/4-20's (Photo size) - just buy a standard Vixen style mounting plate or probably cheaper have someone like Ken's Rings do it: http://www.kendauzat.net/other.htm
Of course, you could probably just tap the dovetail to take 1/4-20's, or replace the clamshell all together and buy two rings as alternatives.
Of course, you could probably just tap the dovetail to take 1/4-20's, or replace the clamshell all together and buy two rings as alternatives.
March 24, 2007 12:49 PM
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Equipment Talk
Uranometria2000Posted By Adam Albino |
When you want a very detailed all sky atlas. I just picked up my second copy of U2000. Between this, Trions SA2000, Becvar's, my copy of SAO, The Vehrenberg's, and throw in a few old classics like Nortons, Uptons, and Howards, among others, I got the sky covered 
March 26, 2007 05:00 PM
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Equipment Talk
Astronomy Magazine VS. Sky and TelescopePosted By Adam Albino |
When I first started out I got both. Astronomy was easier to read, and was a bit "prettier" (better photo's) but over the years I found it lacking in detail - and it became obvious the the writing and editing just wasn't on the same level as S&T. I stopped getting Astronomy probably 10 years ago. Pick one up maybe a few times a year to page through - nothing I've seen has changed that perception.
It's been stated many times that Astronomy targets the Beginner to intermediate, while S&T targets the Intermediate to advanced. Probably why they both seem to survive.
It's been stated many times that Astronomy targets the Beginner to intermediate, while S&T targets the Intermediate to advanced. Probably why they both seem to survive.
March 28, 2007 12:59 PM
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Beginning Astronomy?
What is the lowest priced goto mount for reflectorPosted By Adam Albino |
I'd have to agree with Roger. While you can convert the mount you have to GoTo, it's usually not a simple "bolt-on" conversion - it will take a bit of ATM work. Additionally the mount will need some items - such as a tangent arm for the dec shaft. You are talking arond 1500+ in most cases.
If you want to switch mounts, the cheapest is something like an EQ-6, but a tube of that size is probably max. I'd say go with the "push-to" set-up.
If you want to switch mounts, the cheapest is something like an EQ-6, but a tube of that size is probably max. I'd say go with the "push-to" set-up.
March 28, 2007 07:22 PM
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Deep Sky Observing
Full moon vs nebulas and star clustersPosted By Adam Albino |
....or Doubles, or Variables, or Saturn, or Jupiter, or Venus....
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