· 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 >> Reflectors Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | >> (show all) E_Look Post Laureate Reged: 03/06/08 Loc: near New York Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 *DEL [Re: dvb]       #2560019 - 08/04/08 05:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'd post a pic of my reflector, but you can get a better picture at the vendor's website, as it is a commercial 'scope. Post Extras:       DaemonGPF Redonkulous Reged: 03/22/08 Loc: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: DaemonGPF]       #2560646 - 08/04/08 10:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I moved to a different reflector setup to focus on Imaging, the C10 was just suffering in the wind. It has changed roles and now is used for "entertaining family/friends visually" while I spend most of my time now with these: Post Extras:       mv1000 super member Reged: 05/27/07 Loc: WI Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: DaemonGPF]       #2562779 - 08/05/08 09:22 PM Attachment (353 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The reflector is the one on the left. This is at Northwoods Starfest this past weekend. 2 excellent nights. Post Extras:       denodan professor emeritus Reged: 10/06/04 Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: mv1000]       #2563204 - 08/06/08 01:43 AM Attachment (247 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My Telescope a Skywatcher 8" f5 Newtonian on an LXD75 mount, with an Astrozap accessory Tray, and Astro Aimer laser. Edited by denodan (08/06/08 01:45 AM) Post Extras:       ................ professor emeritus Reged: 11/04/06 Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: denodan]       #2573906 - 08/11/08 09:14 AM Attachment (329 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Finally got around to posting a pix of mine. Nothing too fancy, 12" DSO on custom Baltic Birch base. OTA Mods include: --Replaced collimation screws and springs with the 12" Lightbridge set from Scopestuff. --Fabricated a rear cell baffle plate to direct all fan airflow through the tube. Full cool-down within 30 minutes. --Fully flocked tube. In addition to improving contrast, flocking also provides some interior protection from dew formation. --Added rail counter-balance kit, allowing good balance with my heavier eyepieces without resorting to resistance clamping. --Reworked and fine-tuned focuser; stock GSO dual-speed is very smooth and enjoyable, thanks for the instructions Pollux! --Replaced stock 8x50 straight-thru finder with Telrad. Never received the RACI finder I was supposed to get, but haven't missed it at all. This scope has what I feel are VERY GOOD optics. On nights of good to very good seeing, 400x is possible without image breakdown, and tracking afforded by the birch base is effortless. An Obsession it ain't, but I'm not concerned. At the moment I'm a one scope man and very happy. Post Extras:       yonkrz scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 11/16/06 Loc: SW Minnesota Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: ................]       #2574096 - 08/11/08 11:03 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Steve, nice looking,ive seen one of those before. Post Extras:       InkDark Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/29/07 Loc: Lanaudiere, Quebec, Canada Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: yonkrz]       #2574105 - 08/11/08 11:07 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice scope Steve. Nice EP tray too. Post Extras:       InkDark Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/29/07 Loc: Lanaudiere, Quebec, Canada Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: InkDark]       #2574112 - 08/11/08 11:11 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Josh, That combo looks like the Space shuttle riding the boeing! Post Extras:       ................ professor emeritus Reged: 11/04/06 Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: yonkrz]       #2574230 - 08/11/08 12:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yep, your PM prompted me to finally post this. Thanks Jeff. Post Extras:       ................ professor emeritus Reged: 11/04/06 Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: InkDark]       #2574236 - 08/11/08 12:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Jimmy. I was looking at Josh's setup too; pretty impressive to me! Post Extras:       Tom Clark professor emeritus Reged: 11/14/07 Loc: North of Deming, NM Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: ................]       #2574294 - 08/11/08 12:30 PM Attachment (333 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here's an invite for you to come on over to the dark side and look into the world of building your own reflector. It is ever so much easier than you think. Click to see a slide show of the last 25 years of scope building, starting with my first scope, a styrofoam 20", going thru lots of different scopes, from travel scopes to a couple of 36s, and ending with a 42" that resides in its own dome. Telescope building is a rewarding hobby that can be a lifetime of fun. Below is my 24". It weighs 160 pounds, sets up in a few minutes, and provides views that will keep anyone busy for a lifetime. slide show Post Extras:       skyward_eyes Reged: 12/12/06 Loc: California Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: DaemonGPF]       #2574609 - 08/11/08 03:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice 24" I cant wait for my 16" only a few more weeks! Post Extras:       ................ professor emeritus Reged: 11/04/06 Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: Tom Clark]       #2574648 - 08/11/08 03:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   WOW, really nice scopes Tom! Nice detail to craftsmanship and solutions shown in the video too. Congrats. Post Extras:       omahaastro sage Reged: 08/30/06 Loc: Omaha, NE Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: ................]       #2574922 - 08/11/08 05:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My son posing with our 'classic' 18 at Nebraska Star Party. Post Extras:       AlexN Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/09/08 Loc: Brisbane - Australia Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: omahaastro]       #2575919 - 08/12/08 06:30 AM Attachment (276 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Heres my planetary imaging rig... Skywatcher 8" F/6 Newt on EQ6 Pro 5x Powermate + Phillips SPC900NC. The Skywatcher 8" started life as a Dobsonian, however imaging planets with the dob got frustrating.. FAST! The EQ6 Pro is now the centre of my astronomy world Post Extras:       Paulo Gor member Reged: 12/07/06 Loc: Portugal Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: AlexN]       #2589485 - 08/18/08 09:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi AlexN I have a Skywatcher 8" f/6 Dod (same as yours) and I'm tests it on a EQ-5 mount, but every time i move the tube in a different direction the primary mirror decollimate, it happens the same with yours? Thank you Gor Edited by Paulo Gor (08/18/08 09:41 PM) Post Extras:       AlexN Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/09/08 Loc: Brisbane - Australia Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: Paulo Gor]       #2589937 - 08/19/08 05:01 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Paulo, I dont have any problems with collimation at all actually, I've not collimated it in about 2 months and its still accurate enough for planetary imaging... I check it before and after every night, but it VERY rarely needs adjustment. Have you tightened the locking screws? Post Extras:       kmsu Vendor / Maxvision Reged: 02/25/08 Loc: Maxvision Kunming Yunnan China Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: DaemonGPF]       #2589977 - 08/19/08 06:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   See for the first time Newton does Guide telescope! Easy operation? Edited by kmsu (08/19/08 06:52 AM) Post Extras:       kmsu Vendor / Maxvision Reged: 02/25/08 Loc: Maxvision Kunming Yunnan China Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: kmsu]       #2590029 - 08/19/08 07:52 AM Attachment (255 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Cassegrain telescope of our club StarClub 350 PK.Chen of Taiwan With Japanese fancier Post Extras:       Scott Ayer super member Reged: 11/23/06 Loc: Indiana Re: Post a picture of your reflector - PART 2 [Re: kmsu]       #2590086 - 08/19/08 08:29 AM Attachment (278 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here my newest acquisition- 20" Obsession. 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