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Posts Made By: John Meiners

June 15, 2003 05:04 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Advantages/ Dis- Mounts ??

Posted By John Meiners
Just curious, I have used EQ mounts but never have had hands on a Wedge type.. I see they are both used with the C-8. Is there one that works better with this type of scope? Thanks, John M

June 15, 2003 05:32 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

advantages/dis- Mount-types??

Posted By John Meiners
I have see both wedge type and EQ used on Celestron SCT scopes, question is there a down side to either of these type mounts? I have used the EQ CG-5's before, by never have had hands on the Wedge.. Your thoughts? thank you, JM

June 15, 2003 10:19 PM Forum: Celestron

2" Diagonal for C8 (Help)

Posted By John Meiners
Getting a C8 with the 1.25" dia. would like to use some of my 2" EP's. someone said the 2" diagonal has to be threaded. My TV Everbright isn't. is there an adapter? this is my first SCT, any suggestions will be greatly helpful, regards, JM

June 16, 2003 06:50 AM Forum: Celestron

Need Formula for C8 Mag. x's

Posted By John Meiners
Just waiting for my C8 to arrive. Question is: how do I arrive at what Magnification I am at with different EP's I have? I do not know the Focal length of the 8" My TV 102 is 880mm. I divide my EP. size lets say my Rad 4mm. into 880 and I am at 220 X. my 55mm. Plossl gives me 16 x.
can someone give me the formula I will need with my SCT? thanks so much for your time.. John M

June 17, 2003 06:08 PM Forum: Celestron

Best Array Of EP's For C8 ??

Posted By John Meiners
After side by side field tests with my TV 102 refractor, I pretty much found out what worked well with that particular system and what did not..(Meade 14mm UWA) & an (Apogee 30mm. Wide Scan II.) were winners. Now with the New Celestron C8 I will begin again... All you C8 owners out there must have some "favorites" would like to hear your performance rating on a few EP's. I realize the field of view will be different, as I found out with a MN-76 Mak/Newt. I had for awhile, could not enjoy objects like the Double Cluster in Perseus the way I could with the 102. The 102 at 16X (TV 55mm. Plossl) framed the famous double with an inky black background and center stage appeared the twin clusters, like a Jewel Box glistening! With the Mak. nothing but stars filled the entire EP field.
On Planets: Will have to gear-up for Aug. Debut of The Anger Red One. what will be the odds/on favorite EP in this catagory? Ortho? Rad? Nag? or Plossl.
And in the DSO realm what compliments the C8 the best? Could only resolve M-57 using averted vision with the 102. Was a little better at 5000' Elev. (OR Star Party) last Aug. Cassini was hit and miss , Better with the 7" Mak. Looking forward to "1st light" with the C8. Will keep you all posted. Regards, John M

June 17, 2003 06:29 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

"Spaced Out" ! in Oregon

Posted By John Meiners
Have any of you ever experienced this realization before?
sitting on a hillside the other day, not a cloud in the sky, un-obstructed views from Horizon to Horizon...Suddenly in my minds eye the Blue Sky gave way to all the hidden Celestial objects that are so apparent at midnight. I was aware that hidden behind the Blue veil was Polaris and all his Polar friends playing ring around the Rosie... " I know, too many drugs in the 60's " just sharing a pleasant afternoon.. regards, JM

June 20, 2003 07:05 AM Forum: Celestron

What is the difference?? C8/Celestar Deluxe

Posted By John Meiners
Has anyone had a chance to see or have knowledge of the physical differences between these two scopes? would like to compare.. thanks, JM

June 22, 2003 04:30 AM Forum: Celestron

Polar Alignment with a C8/wedge??

Posted By John Meiners
My last system was a refractor on a EQ mount.. to align the tri-pod/EQ mount there was a small scope built right
in the EQ head. After I sighted in on the North Star with that, I was good for tracking objects with the RA drive. Question is; Now with my new Scope on it's way from the East Coast how does one align the tripod wedge so the tracking will be right on? Thanks John M

June 23, 2003 04:58 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Bino for a C8 SCT??

Posted By John Meiners
Has anyone successfully been able to get good results with a top quality Bino, ( TeleVue ) or better? Used one with my 102 refractor and it worked great! My new C8 is another story.. let me know if anyone has. Thanks, JM

June 23, 2003 05:00 AM Forum: Celestron

Bino Vue/ SCT ??

Posted By John Meiners
Has anyone tried a Bino Vue on a Celestron C8?? would like to know, results..JM

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