· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | (show all) Joe H super member Reged: 07/19/06 Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: Mark Jenkins]       #2976562 - 03/10/09 08:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Steve, Thanks for answering the questions! One more though, is there a list of the SAO stars included then one seems that you could run it for doubles or is it the same or similar to the Nexstar list? Thanks joe Post Extras:       NHRob Post Laureate Reged: 08/27/04 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2977656 - 03/11/09 12:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Steve, The Timken bearing upgrade sounds interesting. Where can I found out more about this? Rob Post Extras:       Lenardo sage Reged: 02/19/09 Loc: Ma Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: NHRob]       #2978675 - 03/11/09 09:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   nhrob: goto telescopeman54's website they list what they do for the upgrade to the bearings. Post Extras:       Telescopeman54 Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC. Reged: 08/17/07 Loc: New Hampshire Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: Lenardo]       #2978869 - 03/11/09 11:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The SAO list is just that. It's all numbers. The same for the Double Star List. It is also SAO number. Unfortunately, you need to look up the SAO number of the star that you wish to observe, THEN go find it in the list! We hope that in the future a database will be offered that uses common names, instead. Rob: As Lenardo suggested, check out our web site for the details. If you need more information contact me directly. CS Steve Post Extras:       ranger sage Reged: 04/30/08 Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: Telescopeman54]       #2992436 - 03/19/09 12:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   How is the MiniTower powered? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. Post Extras:       JimWaterford member Reged: 01/20/09 Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: ranger]       #2992533 - 03/19/09 01:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Mini Tower holds 8 AA batteries and operates for a whole evening (maybe). It also comes with the AC adapter for plugging into a 110V a/c outlet and a cigarette lighter type adapter to plug into the car if the car is close to where you set up. Everything fits into the carrying case supplied with the unit. I just got my MiniTower last week and it is very accurate, easy to use and a lot of fun for the whole family. Regards, Jim Post Extras:       Astrobuddy Banned - Duplicate Account Reged: 09/24/08 Loc: Montreal, Canada Re: iOptron MiniTower Mini Review. [Re: JimWaterford]       #2992695 - 03/19/09 02:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I did about 3 nights powered by a new set of batteries, a few gotos then tracking, the batteries might last for total of 15-18 hrs. However, I did surf all the sky one night when a new set of batteries only last about 2 some hours. I guess tracking does not consume a lot of power while goto does. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 19 registered and 24 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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