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Pages: << 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | >> (show all) Faith_J Sketcher Extraordinaire Reged: 11/17/04 Loc: South coast of England Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Arthur Dent]       #3979259 - 08/12/10 04:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Weelll, as a woman, I want to say that not all of us are neat freaks. I tend to lose things when I attempt to tidy up! Post Extras:       cadmaster member Reged: 07/04/10 Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Starlighter]       #3987465 - 08/17/10 12:53 AM Attachment (134 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   just starting out and waiting for the final equipment orders/deliveries. looking forward to getting this up and running! equipment list: -Celestron Classic C8 c/w original finder scope & jmi focuser moter controller (on order) -Celestron Nexstar 80GT Guider/grab and go scope -reddot finder (on Nexstar 80GT) -cg-5 asgt goto mount and tripod version 4+ controller -meade flip mirror -zhummell sct focuser c/w jmi motor control(on order) -Skywatcher 1.25" 8-24mm zoom eyepiece teleview powermates 1.25" 2.5x & 5x celestron 1.25" 25mm sma wide angle celestron 1.25" 10mm plossl 1.25" no name 17mm multi-coaded (boltcase says meade) meade 1.25" meade ma25mm, mh 9mm both multi-coated logitech quickcam express for guiding (just modified for use today) microsoft lifecam cimema HD for astrophotography (modified simular to others in the forums here) orion Skyglow ultrablock SCT version celestron 6.3 focal reducer (not yet delivered) celestron polar alignment scope (not yet delivered) Celestron -GPS Accessory Kit CN16 (Advanced GT) with rs-232 and rs-232 to usb cables. (not yet delivered) scopestuff mounting plate and dovetail for C8 mount to cg-5 homemade hartman mask Post Extras:       rick rian Seeker of Truth(s) Reged: 08/03/04 Loc: Upper Mid West Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: cadmaster]       #3988507 - 08/17/10 02:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looking good, cadmaster! Post Extras:       Arthur Dent Galactic Hitch-Hiker Reged: 10/23/08 Loc: South Yorkshire, UK Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3988556 - 08/17/10 02:23 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quite a tricked-out scope you have there cadmaster! btw Welcome to Cloudy Nights and the best bit of it - our NexStar forum. Art Post Extras:       cadmaster member Reged: 07/04/10 Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Arthur Dent]       #3989374 - 08/17/10 09:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks folks! I have been trying to buy smart and used where possible. I don’t want to have to repurchase the “right stuff”.....now I just have to learn how to use it and that is going to be a chore. Astronomy is my new hobby... life without a passion is NOT life....and astronomy is starting to be a passion (obsession) LOL ...rather think about this than worry about work. Post Extras:       Tel Postmaster Reged: 03/31/06 Loc: Wallingford England Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: cadmaster]       #3989968 - 08/18/10 04:45 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Cadmaster, Welcome to CN and this our Nexstar forum ! Superb 'scope set up ! I take it you have the intention to image with it given the CG5 and the flip mirror ? Best regards, Tel Post Extras:       Peter9 Post Laureate Reged: 10/30/08 Loc: Yorkshire - Born & Bred Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Tel]       #3989993 - 08/18/10 05:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Cadmaster and welcome to the Nexstar forum. Looks a real nice set up you have there. The Passion quickly becomes an obsession and on this forum, we will certainly show you how to indulge (and spend your money) yourself in the hobby. Regards. Peter. Post Extras:       rick rian Seeker of Truth(s) Reged: 08/03/04 Loc: Upper Mid West Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Peter9]       #3990599 - 08/18/10 12:36 PM Attachment (109 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My C8 (NexStar 8i OTA) on the Losmandy GM-8, a match made in the heavens ... Post Extras:       cadmaster member Reged: 07/04/10 Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3991593 - 08/18/10 08:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I intend to image and autoguide, but currently just enjoy the solar system and work myway out as I learn /get comfortable with the equipment. I figure I have acquired most of what I need. Post Extras:       Skip Starlifter Driver Reged: 01/23/08 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: cadmaster]       #3992814 - 08/19/10 12:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Rickster, I'll trade ya my, er um ... HOUSE for that GM-8 ! Oh wait, maybe I'd better ask Susan about that ! Post Extras:       rick rian Seeker of Truth(s) Reged: 08/03/04 Loc: Upper Mid West Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Skip]       #3993164 - 08/19/10 03:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Hey Rickster, I'll trade ya my, er um ... HOUSE for that GM-8 ! Oh wait, maybe I'd better ask Susan about that ! Let me think about that Skip ... OK, it's a deal! Post Extras:       Peter9 Post Laureate Reged: 10/30/08 Loc: Yorkshire - Born & Bred Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3993221 - 08/19/10 03:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Quote: Hey Rickster, I'll trade ya my, er um ... HOUSE for that GM-8 ! Oh wait, maybe I'd better ask Susan about that ! Let me think about that Skip ... OK, it's a deal! Can I watch what happens next. Please. Regards. Peter. Post Extras:       Skip Starlifter Driver Reged: 01/23/08 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Peter9]       #3993693 - 08/19/10 07:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well I just mentioned this to my wife and she said that while she had seen me do some REALLY stupid things, this one takes the cake! Now every time she looks at me, she just shakes her head and walks away. I think I'm really in trouble this time! So, I guess I have to withdraw my offer Rick! And, NO, you can't watch, Peter!! Post Extras:       rick rian Seeker of Truth(s) Reged: 08/03/04 Loc: Upper Mid West Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Skip]       #3993916 - 08/19/10 09:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: ... So, I guess I have to withdraw my offer Rick! And, NO, you can't watch, Peter!! I understand completely, Skip, I was sooo close. Post Extras:       Arthur Dent Galactic Hitch-Hiker Reged: 10/23/08 Loc: South Yorkshire, UK Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3994506 - 08/20/10 06:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Not to be a party-pooper guys but this thread has gone seriously off-topic (says someone who also goes off-topic ) Maybe we ought to have an "off topic" thread. Art Post Extras:       Tel Postmaster Reged: 03/31/06 Loc: Wallingford England Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3994533 - 08/20/10 06:52 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: My C8 (NexStar 8i OTA) on the Losmandy GM-8, a match made in the heavens ... Hi Rickster, Superb set up ! But I didn't know you were into GEMs ? The last time I viewed your N8i it was on its standard Alt./Az. mount. Any particular reason ? Are you joining the imagers ? Best regards, Tel Post Extras:       rick rian Seeker of Truth(s) Reged: 08/03/04 Loc: Upper Mid West Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: Tel]       #3995144 - 08/20/10 12:31 PM Attachment (94 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ooops, we are slipping off topic here, sorry about that. Tel, yes, I'm ever so slowly getting set up to try some imaging ... ever so slowly. Thanks for your compliments on the GM-8 ! Now back on topic, an oldie but a goldie! Post Extras:       Peter9 Post Laureate Reged: 10/30/08 Loc: Yorkshire - Born & Bred Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3995182 - 08/20/10 12:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Rickster, The new set up, as well as looking great, looks a lot less cluttered. Good Luck with the imaging. Regards. Peter. Post Extras:       coutleef Post Laureate Reged: 02/21/08 Loc: Saint-Donat, Québec, Canada Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: rick rian]       #3995202 - 08/20/10 12:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Ooops, we are slipping off topic here, sorry about that. Tel, yes, I'm ever so slowly getting set up to try some imaging ... ever so slowly. Thanks for your compliments on the GM-8 ! Now back on topic, an oldie but a goldie! If a newbie asks for how much can handle a SE mount, we should refer him to your picture. I am sure i am way below that added weight Post Extras:       ftrobbie Pooh-Bah Reged: 06/12/10 Loc: Nottingham, UK Re: Show off your NexStar [Re: coutleef]       #4001602 - 08/23/10 03:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just for Peter My little 6 SE with a temporary dew shield And with no skirt It's a long story Regards Rob Post Extras:       Pages: << 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | >> (show all)

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