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Darrel, not a bad deal at all...

You must understand the capabilities of an Achromatic Refractor, and their limitations, as very bright objects WILL show false color (mostly on the limb), but DSOs should be fine...

What mount/tripod you have? this scope is NOT SMALL... as it is an f/9, meaning that it has a long tube. (therefore you'll need a nice sturdy mount to hold it)

Clear skies!

September 18, 2006 12:59 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Winter Star Party?? Anyone going??

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Mike, I'll be down there too... 8)

Setting up "earlier" will be impossible... only crew members & Sales Staff will be allowed (and only a day or two earlier)

I might not be able to stay for the whole week (still debating on that...) but surely 3-4 days...

See you all down there! 8)

September 18, 2006 01:04 PM Forum: Meade

Using LNT LX90 on sloped driveway???

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Mike, isn't your tripod adjustable?
You should be able to adjust the legs so that the base of the scope is LEVEL... that's what really matters. 8)

September 18, 2006 06:35 PM Forum: Eyepieces

When the Eyepiece Finally Dies...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

William, if that time comes, and I'm to keep ONLY ONE of my eyepieces as a SOUVENIR... it would be my Meade 4000 14mm UWA... 8) (a great eyepiece and a weapon at the same time...) wink

September 19, 2006 12:55 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

A True Galaxy Filter?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

This is VERY interesting, and if true, it could benefit a lot of people, specially in the Urban areas, which are plagued with LP...

I can't wait to see/hear what they can really do in the field...

Thanks for the heads up Dave! 8)

September 19, 2006 12:56 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky