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Mike Clemens
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) new [Re: Scott in NC]
      #5621563 - 01/13/13 08:15 PM
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Scott... the prettiest of the Stellarvue tubes IMHO, nice setup how long have you had it?

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Scott in NCModerator
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) new [Re: Mike Clemens]
      #5621578 - 01/13/13 08:21 PM
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Thanks, Mike! I've had the Midnight Stardust SV115 TMB/LZOS for a little less than 2 months (not even enough time to give it an adequate workout under the stars, due to a combination of bad weather and other commitments). So far it appears to be a keeper, though!

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Mike Wiles
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Explore Scientific ED152CF new [Re: Scott in NC]
      #5624372 - 01/15/13 01:06 PM Attachment (82 downloads)
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With my real job, and my outreach job at the Mount Lemmon Sky Center placing crazy demands on my time I've barely had time to unbox the telescope and put it on the mount. I looked at a crescent moon in daylight and attached the camera to make sure I could balance with the counterweights that I have available.....beyond that I haven't been able to use the telescope.

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Mike Wiles
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Re: Explore Scientific ED152CF new [Re: Mike Wiles]
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Despite the large size of the OTA, it's a remarkably light instrument. Even with the 4.5 pounds of CCD gear attached to the 3" Feathertouch focuser I was able to achieve balance with just a single 18 pound counterweight. If I add a beefier dovetail plate and rings - which is likely - that may not be enough any longer....but the scope is light.

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Scott in NCModerator
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Re: Explore Scientific ED152CF new [Re: Mike Wiles]
      #5624438 - 01/15/13 01:39 PM
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Very nice, Mike!

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pambas
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AT72ED new [Re: Scott in NC]
      #5627108 - 01/16/13 10:03 PM
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I can't seem to stop buying parts/accessories. Need to stay of the internet for a few weeks or something.

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Smittty692k4
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Re: AT72ED new [Re: pambas]
      #5627785 - 01/17/13 10:42 AM Attachment (55 downloads)
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While not as impressive as most others on here, the ST80 here on the Nexstar SLT mount is the perfect "grab-n-go to work" setup for me. This was taken a while back while I was working on location in south Texas. Gettin paid to observe, very nice.

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Adam Taylor
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Re: Explore Scientific ED152CF [Re: Mike Wiles]
      #5628079 - 01/17/13 01:17 PM
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Mike, I'm looking forward to seeing your masterpieces from this amazing new scope .

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Adam Taylor
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) [Re: Adam Taylor]
      #5629769 - 01/18/13 11:35 AM Attachment (74 downloads)
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Cooling down, and waiting for clouds to pass.

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Doug Culbertson
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) [Re: Adam Taylor]
      #5629815 - 01/18/13 11:58 AM
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Adam, that is one fine looking refractor! Of course, I may be biased.

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rockethead26
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) [Re: Doug Culbertson]
      #5630022 - 01/18/13 02:17 PM
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You betcha!

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Doug Culbertson
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) [Re: rockethead26]
      #5630037 - 01/18/13 02:40 PM
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Dang Jim, I just realized that you and I have pretty much the same kit. BTW, a buddy of mine has a 14.5" Fagin mirror and it is superb. You are fortunate to have one of those!

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rockethead26
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Re: Post a picture of your refractors (PART 5) [Re: Doug Culbertson]
      #5630127 - 01/18/13 03:36 PM
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Yeah, but you snuck a 10" XT in there when I wasn't paying attention.

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Agatha
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Re: AT72ED [Re: pambas]
      #5630138 - 01/18/13 03:45 PM
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Jon,

That AT72 looks great on the CG4

Best, Linda B.

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Junn Chavez
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Re: AT72ED [Re: Agatha]
      #5630887 - 01/19/13 12:28 AM Attachment (69 downloads)
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Hello to all.

Here's my old TMB 105/650. I upgraded the 2" holder using Astro-Physics' ADA2003 (2" Adapter with 3 Large Screws). I de-anodized the said adapter to match the silver color of my scope.

Clear skies.

Edited by Junn Chavez (01/19/13 12:30 AM)

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Spyke
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Re: AT72ED [Re: Junn Chavez]
      #5631361 - 01/19/13 11:17 AM
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My Swift 839:



Ant

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pollux
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Re: Explore Scientific ED152CF [Re: Mike Wiles]
      #5632128 - 01/19/13 07:48 PM
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Mike....very impressive looking setup

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Bob Abraham
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Re: AT72ED [Re: Junn Chavez]
      #5633026 - 01/20/13 11:29 AM
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Junn: that is a gorgeous scope!

Bob

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mikey cee
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Re: AT72ED [Re: Spyke]
      #5633292 - 01/20/13 02:01 PM
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Spyke I've never seen a mount like that with an apple shaped CW to boot. Cool. Mike

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Spyke
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Re: AT72ED [Re: mikey cee]
      #5633682 - 01/20/13 06:00 PM
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Spyke I've never seen a mount like that with an apple shaped CW to boot. Cool. Mike



I've got the wood tripod legs in the storage crate but they're not sturdy enough imo. The modern aluminium ones make it more usable. Great mount and I like the "cored apple" too!

Ant

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