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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

September 20, 2005 11:50 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Yahoo, my StellarCat came in today!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Congrats on your new arrival, Floyd!
What will you name it? wink

Four days from Canada - that's pretty good.
I have been waiting a week now, for a money order mailed from Canada. :S

Linton

September 21, 2005 04:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Vandenberg Sunset Launch Thursday

Posted By Linton Rohr
Cool. Thanks for the heads up Alex.
Always a memorable event. grin
Linton

September 22, 2005 10:38 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Advice on LX90

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Joe.
My first scope was an LX-90, with UHTC, purchased new a little less than 2 years ago. It cost about $1500 at the time. I got one of the last ones without the LPI standard, as I was trying to keep the cost within reason. The extra's that are included add value to your prospective scope, but only if you use them. You could always resell what you don't need.
I found the setup to be really easy, and personally don't see the need for the LNT. It seems like a gimmick to me, which just raises the price further.
I was very happy with the LX-90, as a first scope. The GoTo system helped me learn my way around the sky. One look through a 16" Dob though, and I knew I had to get some more aperture. wink I still use it sometimes.
Good luck with your choice.
Linton

September 27, 2005 12:04 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Horsehead and Flame in Ha

Posted By Linton Rohr
Awesome detail Thomas. 8O
Thanks for sharing.
Linton

October 9, 2005 08:04 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Servo-Cat and Argo Navis installation is complete!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Well done Floyd!
That's a lot of components.
Looks like a factory installation.
I look forward to seeing it in action.
Linton

October 12, 2005 10:43 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First color attempt of Horse Head this year

Posted By Linton Rohr
That's fantastic Thomas. Thank you for sharing.
I recently made my first visual observation of the HorseHead.
It was somewhat more subtle than that. wink
Beautiful and inspiring image!
Linton

October 16, 2005 03:34 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Nagler 20 mm type 2 - Appearance

Posted By Linton Rohr
John,
That is a real problem you've got there.
In order to alleviate your suffering,
I will take the defective Nagler off
your hands, for no charge whatsoever. wink
Just trying to help. It's the least I can do.
Linton 8)

October 21, 2005 04:41 AM Forum: Eyepieces

TV 41mm Pan or Pentax XL40W XW -- help me decide

Posted By Linton Rohr
Louis,
The 41 Pan has been very, very good to me. It is quite heavy though.
I would avoid dropping it on the concrete driveway. cwy
Even if it did survive the first fall remarkably well.
Linton wink

October 24, 2005 06:00 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Newest picture of Starmaster and myself

Posted By Linton Rohr
You look like a happy camper, Floyd.
How did the Argo Navis/ServoCat perform?
You got it all dialed in?
Linton

October 26, 2005 05:17 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Filling the gaps

Posted By Linton Rohr
Robert,
I started out with an 8" SCT.
My favorite EP's, until I got into Naglers were:
14mm UWA (Series 4000)
19mm Panoptic
27mm Panoptic
Just some ideas...
Linton

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