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Ivan, here's the info about a company that carried what you mention...
Their website is down at the moment (seems they are rebuilding it), but you might be able to call them...

The name of the owner is (was?) John Biggs.

Good luck! 8)

Company Name: GCS Astronomical Ltd
Website: http://www.GCSASTRO.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: P.O. Box # 4141
Tequesta, FL 33469
United States
Phone: (561) 575-9889

December 27, 2006 07:18 PM Forum: Refractors

Cracking apart an 8 inch lens!!!!!!!!!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

5 Months? amazing! 8)
Happy New Year to you too! wink

December 27, 2006 08:35 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Beginner Picture Questions (CCD)

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Hello Matthew! 8)

Here we go...

1. LOL! been there, done that...
Nope, your camera won't work like that. Use the eyepieces and you'll be fine. (this is called the AFOCAL method) 8)

2. For such short exposures, you should not need a motorized mount, even though it would really help as you would not have to re-center the object all the time... (with a motor it would track it for you...) wink

3. If you plan on taking AVIs, you must have a tracking mount, and some nice support for your camera, so you won't have to hold it by hand against the eyepiece...

4. A 2x barlow and your 25mm eyepiece should be much easier to handle than the 10mm eyepiece alone... (and it would give you the equivalent of a 12.5mm eyepiece)

Clear skies, and enjoy this nice hobby! 8)

December 29, 2006 04:57 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky