stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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Could he person who posted the picture of their replacement PST focuser knob, the orange one with CMC written on it, please give me the photo again or a link to that post..
I would like to have one made and need a picture..
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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dxdydz
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Reged: 03/21/08
Posts: 31
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Steve here's the link:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/2570488/page/1/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1
I purchased one of these at Star Quest about a month ago. It costs $20, but is worth every penny. I really dislike the PST's original focuser, but this little add on really makes a difference. You just simply put it on top of your existing focuser knob and secure it with a hex screw.
Here is the link to where you can purchase it:
http://www.criterionmachine.com/PST%20Accessories.html
Jeff
Edited by dxdydz (08/11/08 07:09 PM)
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stephenramsden
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Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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Excellent, thank you my friend. You wouldn't happen to have a link to the company or company name would you?
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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dxdydz
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Reged: 03/21/08
Posts: 31
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Here is the link to where you can purchase it:
http://www.criterionmachine.com/PST%20Accessories.html
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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Nevermind, I found it...
http://www.criterionmachine.com/PST%20Accessories.html
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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Bill Cowles
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/16/06
Posts: 638
Loc: Utah
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Jeff is correct, really makes it easier to focus and looks great on the PST. Here is another image showing how large it really is.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
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Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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Yeah, thats nice man. i went to the site to order but there is no way to order, just a phone number and of course they are closed.
I will try tommorrow.
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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Does anyone know the actual dimensions of the stock PST knob? Length and width? Mine is in for repairs so i have plenty of time to get out the drill press and make one out of an extra ADM Losmandy knob.
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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Ralph Marantino
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Reged: 05/01/05
Posts: 5220
Loc: Old Bridge, New Jersey
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here just email the guy thats how I talk to him fellows
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Lunt H-alpha LS200THaDS with 3200 blocker (Pre- ordered)Xmas Maybe?
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club(Greenbank NRAO)
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A 500mm FL 1200 blocker
2 inch APM Herschel wedge
I am on my third 11 year Solar Cycle.
A Lunt Cal K Module 80mm Brandon 500mm FL 2.4A 1200 blocker...
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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By the way, this site rocks ! Ask and ye shall recieve...within 3 minutes...
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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???
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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Seadog
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Reged: 11/30/03
Posts: 15
Loc: Seffner, Fl
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Hi Guys, I just received my first PST and of course along with it came a storm front over central Fl... I have a question for someone that has the CMC focuser knob. With the knob attached, does your scope fit back into the foam cut out or did you need to trim the foam a little?
Thanks,
Richard
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Bill Cowles
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/16/06
Posts: 638
Loc: Utah
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You have to trim.
Bill
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Lunt LS60TS50DS/B1200/FT (on order)
TV Gensis/Solarmax 60 filter
PST DS/Herschel Wedge/C4-R
C6-R /Atlas Goto/Moonlite CF2
12" LightBridge/Round Table
MCHP/8" Orion OTA
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Seadog
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Reged: 11/30/03
Posts: 15
Loc: Seffner, Fl
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Ok thanks Bill,
I was thinking the focuser wouldn't stand up to a whole lot of squeezing into the case with the extra diameter on it.
I'll be getting one of CMC's knobs soon.
Richard
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deepskytraveler
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Reged: 12/25/05
Posts: 22
Loc: Worthington, OH
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My PST focuser knob arrived by first class mail today (Friday) after having placed my order on Wednesday. Speedy turnaround. The fit and finish is excellent. It took less than a minute to install. Fortunately it didn't bring cloudy skies so I was able to catch Sol this evening before it set. Wow! What difference that knob makes. It is much easier to grasp without looking and the larger diameter really does make it easier to achieve a finer focus. The knob is a super value at $20. Meade, if they are still in business, ought to be OEMing this knob for the PST focuser from Criterion Machine Co. I highly recommend it. Thanks to Ralph and the CN Solar forum for turning me on to this great little PST enhancement.
Mark
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frogbmth
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Reged: 08/09/08
Posts: 238
Loc: Dorset UK
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I cant wait for mine to show up!
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http://frogsolar.blogspot.com
Coronado Ha PST
Celestron C90 Mak
DMK21AU04.AS CCD
Philips SPC900NC webcam
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frogbmth
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Reged: 08/09/08
Posts: 238
Loc: Dorset UK
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Just to say my focus knob arrived safely today, complete with allen wrench to fix it over the standard focusser. I'm very pleased with it 
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http://frogsolar.blogspot.com
Coronado Ha PST
Celestron C90 Mak
DMK21AU04.AS CCD
Philips SPC900NC webcam
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stephenramsden
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Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 421
Loc: Atlanta, GA--USA
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I ordered and recieved two of those knobs also. They look exactly like the ADM knobs that I purchased for my CGE mount to hold the top onto the tripod. Except without the bolt in them.
The CMC knobs were packaged nicely and safely and came with ziplock storage bags and a seperately bagged allen wrench. Nice job all around on that piece. Now if I could just get Meade to send me back my repaired unit... 
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Stephen W. Ramsden
Atlanta, GA--USA
www.solarastrophotography.com
www.stephenramsden.com
WAYYY too much Solar stuff according to my new wife..
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Deven Matlick
Vendor - Criterion Machine Co. LLC
Reged: 12/31/05
Posts: 23
Loc: Moatsville, WV
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I am just following up to see how everyone is fairing with their PST Focus Knobs, and I am particularly interested in what effects they have had on your observing experiences.
Ps, The website has been updated to include purchasing instructions and info.
Thanks,
Deven Matlick
Criterion Machine Co. LLC
Rt 1 Box 253A
Moatsville, WV 26405
304-457-5368
dmatlick@westvirginia.com
www.criterionmachine.com
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Sincerely,
Deven Matlick
Criterion Machine Co. LLC
"We Meet Your Criterion"
Rt 1 Box 253A
Moatsville, WV 26405
304-457-5368
dmatlick@westvirginia.com
www.criterionmachine.com
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frogbmth
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Reged: 08/09/08
Posts: 238
Loc: Dorset UK
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I'm loving my focus knob. It makes it much easier to reach fine focus, both visual and for imaging. The stock focus knob is IMHO the weakest part of the PST and this upgrade overcomes that completely
Andy
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http://frogsolar.blogspot.com
Coronado Ha PST
Celestron C90 Mak
DMK21AU04.AS CCD
Philips SPC900NC webcam
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