TMB : CNC vs Vixen AlutubePosted By Michael Frias |
What are the advantages/disadvantages of one tube over the orher? Weight is the only one I see.
Posts Made By: Michael Frias
December 14, 2002 11:15 PM
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Equipment Talk
December 15, 2002 12:40 AM
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CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
CCD 101Posted By Michael Frias |
What is the best way to get started in CCD imaging? The one thing I love most about astronomy are the lovely views, and I would like to learn how to save those views for later. I have a good scope and mount (CG-11). But now I am wondering where to go or what to do next. What equipment do I need? What equipment should I stay away from? What should I look for in a laptop computer? Which CCD cameras are best? etc... Some of you have been around long enough and know the ropes. These forums are much like classrooms. And I am just an ignorant student.Thanks
December 24, 2002 02:37 AM
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Equipment Talk
G-11 coiled cord??Posted By Michael Frias |
Does anybody know if you can buy a hand control for a G-11 with a coiled cord? The cords for the motors are coiled and I think it would much better if the hand control cord was also coiled.
December 25, 2002 11:19 PM
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Equipment Talk
TMB 100/800 mounting suggestionsPosted By Michael Frias |
What is the best way to mount the TMB 100/800 on to a Losmandy G-11. The 100/800 has the TMB rings. Which dovetail plate will work? Anything else I need to know?
December 29, 2002 09:37 AM
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Equipment Talk
Quick inexpensive mount??Posted By Michael Frias |
I am wondering about a fairly inexpensive mount for a TMB 100/800. I want something that is quick and easy. I already own a G-11 but that will be mounting my C-11 scope. I would like to have them both set up together. Is it possible to set them both up together on the G-11? I know Losmandy makes a dovetail for two scopes,will this work for the TMB/C-11 combo? Or how about piggybacking the TMB on the C-11, is this possible? The TMB is pretty big, about 21 pounds.
January 8, 2003 11:53 PM
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Equipment Talk
Tube ring spacing??Posted By Michael Frias |
Where should the tube rings be placed to properly hold a refractor? Or does it really matter? Should the rings be close together or as far apart as possible? I have a TMB 100/800 CNC OTA that I will be mounting on a universal dovetail plate (Losmandy) to mount on a G-11. The dovetail plate has numerous holes so I am wondering which ones to use.
January 20, 2003 01:39 PM
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APM
CNC 100/800 Lens & dewcap covers?Posted By Michael Frias |
I am looking to replace a damaged dewcap cover and a lens cover that doesn't stay on the lens. Does anyone know where these can be purchased?
January 20, 2003 01:41 PM
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Equipment Talk
CNC 100/800 lens cover and dewcap cover?Posted By Michael Frias |
I am looking to replace a damaged dewcap cover and a lens cover that doesn't stay on the lens. Does anyone know where these can be purchased?
January 22, 2003 05:11 PM
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Deep Sky Observing
Solar alignment?Posted By Michael Frias |
When observing at night we Polar Align using the stars. I am wondering, is there a way to align in the daylight to do solar (h-alpha) observing? Or do you not worry about it because of the size of the sun and just do all your adjustments manually.
February 1, 2003 01:51 AM
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Equipment Talk
GM-8 munt on G-11 tripod?Posted By Michael Frias |
Is it possible to mount a GM8 mount on a G-11 tripod?
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