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Posts Made By: Brock Ondayko

August 5, 2006 02:21 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

The *NEW* Celestron!

Posted By Brock Ondayko
My library has toilet paper in it. Anyone want pics? 8O

Clear skies,
Brock

August 21, 2006 01:23 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Milky Way

Posted By Brock Ondayko
Beautiful....how long were the exposures?

Thanks
brock

August 21, 2006 08:59 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Orion/Skywatcher

Posted By Brock Ondayko
It is my understanding that they are both made by Synta. (who now owns Celestron) If I had a choice, I would choose Orion since they typically have great customer service.

Clear skies,
Brock

September 8, 2006 07:19 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Celestron nexstar 11 GPS or CPC 11

Posted By Brock Ondayko
The optics and cool down are identical (assuming both tubes are made out of same material). The GPS version is not manufactured anymore, so you would most likely have to purchase on the used market. On the GPS model, you could also get a fastar compatible tube (I had one), but this is not available on the newer CPC model.

I personally like the look of the older model, but everyone will have their own opinion. I have not tried the newer model but I know the alignment process (sky align) is different.

Hope this helps.
Brock



Craig Weaver said:

Hi all, I'm looking to buy an celestron 11 inch scope. I'm more into visual than ccd stuff right now. I would like to get into ccd eventually (if I can my wife to let me). I'm interested if any one has compared the two types of cats? Have you noticed any cool down difference? Or the optics the same? any help would be appreciated. Thanks Craig

November 13, 2006 02:07 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

help me decide PLEASE!!!

Posted By Brock Ondayko
All those scopes are outside your budget. Even a used SN8 and the DSI Pro II are outside your budget.

If that is truly your budget, you may want to consider some other setups.

Clear skies,
Brock

May 22, 2007 01:21 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade LXD-75 tripod

Posted By Brock Ondayko
Fred.

I have an lxd75 right now. I have several scopes that I mount on it. It currently has 2 80MM refractors on it. I often mount my 8" newtonian on it, with one of the refractors. If the mount is balanced, you will not have an issue.

I think it is a good mount to start with. I will be trying some astrophotography with my DSLR soon.

I've never had any issues, and the objects are always within the center portion of the eyepiece.

Good luck,
Brock

July 5, 2007 12:58 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

MEADE 12"LX90GPS

Posted By Brock Ondayko
One possibility is to check into a scopebuggy. Do a search and you will find it. May work, depending on where you are able to store the scope, preferably in garage with a scopebuggy. I have also seen some pretty nice wheels that can be attached to the tripod leg ends. Do a search on Astromart and you will find them.

Thanks
Brock

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