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Posts Made By: Doug Culbertson

January 9, 2004 07:03 PM Forum: Binoviewers

Denk standard vs Denk II?

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Ok, I hate to interrupt the fascinating discussions going on below but I have a binoviewer related question.
Has anyone been able to compare the Denk II to the Denk standard BV? I have this overwhelming urge to add a second bino (already have a TV) so I can keep one for low power and another for 2x, as I hate fiddling around with these correctors/OCS(A) things in the dark.

So, is the dialectric coating the biggest difference between the two? If what Markus has said is true, there is no difference between a good MgF2 coating and a dialectric coating. Is the difference, if any, great enough to be worth the additional cost? I am only interested in the comparison of the views, as I know that the Denk II comes with the nicer case and aluminum end plugs. I have sent an email to Russ already, and he is always good about returning emails, but I would also appreciate any comparisons done by users.

Doug
Midway, FL

February 23, 2004 12:46 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Re: New Reflector

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Cool looking rig, James. BTW, what are your thoughts on the Gemini goto? I just sold my FS 102 to finance a G11 for my MN66 and am deciding between the Gemini and just getting DSCs for it.

Doug
Midway, FL

April 15, 2004 02:53 PM Forum: Maksutovs

Question about MN66 focuser

Posted By Doug Culbertson
OK, I finally took the plunge and decided to replace the Russian Crayford on my MN66 with a Clement focuser. One of the reasons I went with the Clement was that it offers a wider focusing range than other focusers, and my eyepieces focus from way in (UO orthos) to way out. The Clement should accomodate all of these nicely. The other reason is that Don now carries an adapter that fits directly into the base for the stock focuser and is held in by the setscrews on the base...which leads to my question:

What kind of screws *are* those little screws?? I have tried shining a light into the recessed holes, but I apparently need a new eyeglass prescription, for I can't see what the heck they are. I stuck an allen wrench in there but, since I didn't find a hex hole, I am assuming that they are not hex screws. So, slotted or phillips head?

Thanks for any help!

Doug
Midway, FL


October 16, 2004 06:22 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Need a new electric shaver

Posted By Doug Culbertson
What the heck, since I've seen requests for info about vacuum cleaners and pond heaters. wink

My Norelco razor is on the fritz. Since this is my third Norelco in a few years, The reliability, in my mind, is questionable. So, I'm looking for any opinions on other electrics. I'm too big a klutz to use a regular razor!

Doug
Midway, FL

February 18, 2005 02:56 PM Forum: DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend

Dogville

Posted By Doug Culbertson
OMG, this thing won awards at Cannes and Teluride? For what?? I will admit that I can pretty much watch Nicole Kidman sitting in a chair for two hours, but this movie set the bar by which I determine how bad a movie really is.

**Possible spoiler alert**:


Just skip to the last 10 minutes or so. The revenge scene almost made the previous three hours worth sitting through.



June 3, 2005 04:58 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Is this for real??

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Let's see, very limited production, and $10k new. If this is for real, it's a heck of a bargain!
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=356007

Doug
Midway, FL

September 13, 2005 12:59 PM Forum: Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters

New PST

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Just got my new PST yesterday, and was able to spend a bit of time looking at the sun in Ha for the first time in years. My impression of the PST?

YOWZAH!!!! Man, this thing is too cool for words. Big looping prom that I watched for quite some time, and actual surface detail. Now I have to start learning some solar nomenclature... Best $500 I have spent in this hobby so far.

Can you tell I like it? grin

Doug
Midway, FL

March 21, 2006 09:51 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Accessory case choices

Posted By Doug Culbertson
How about Doskocil? I got my Extra Large Sealtight case for around $70 from Case Place USA. It's under the photography cases category.
http://www.caseplaceusa.com

Doug
Midway, FL

April 11, 2006 10:28 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

My only scope....

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Until tomorrow anyway! grin
You know, until Doug posted the picture of his refractor below, I forgot that I have never posted any photos on the forums. Now that I finally got a digital camera, I guess I may as well put something up here.
Maybe tomorrow I will get my new Astrosky 10" posted too!

Anyway, here's my SV115 on the Unistar mount.

Doug
Midway, FL

August 14, 2006 11:14 PM Forum: Reflectors

My Teeter dob has shipped!

Posted By Doug Culbertson
Got word today that Rob has shipped my new scope. This is a Teeter 10" f/6 with Ed Stevens mirror, 1/22 wave Antares diagonal, Feathertouch, Sky Commander and full electrical package. This will be my only telescope for awhile, as I have been trying to cut back on equipment due to too many things competing for my time lately.

Anyway, below is a photo that Rob sent me, but I will try to post some of my own, along with first impressions.

Doug
Midway, FL

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