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Do you have a tip for Questar users? Some simple piece of advice that will make using the scope easier? Post it here!
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Even a small scope like the Questar can take a while to cool down (or warm up) to outdoor temperature. If there is a significant temperature difference, allow an hour for the scope to adjust before you start serious observing. You can speed cooling a bit by removing the eyepiece and aiming the scope slightly downward. Also remove the star chart/dew shield, replacing it when you are ready to start observing.
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The next time you look into the eyepiece at a telescope, try centering your eye and look directly in. You may find that the eyepiece has a "sweet spot" where the image suddenly becomes very sharp. This spot may be very small, but it's worth finding. Otherwise, you are not getting all the performance your scope is delivering.
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Anonymous
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Buy the Questar Astro Pier. Rock solid, beautiful workmanship and well worth the price.
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Rat8bug
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Reged: 01/07/05
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http://www.barrie-tao.com/questar_life.html
Ciao....Barry
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WO Zenithstar 66SD APO (Black 'n Blue)
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RRavneberg
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Reged: 12/02/05
Posts: 634
Loc: Columbus, OH
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Ever have trouble reading the declination circle at night with all those reflections and lines going every which way?
I simply placed a small piece of tape over the index and it's much easier to read.
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Ron Ravneberg
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Anonymous
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I had Questar mod my Standard so that the RA/azimuth knob is "in back" rather than in front. The advantage is that I am less likely to block the finder when turning the knob. The disadvantage is that there is less clearance for any accessory attached to the axial port.
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Antares
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Reged: 03/20/04
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Loc: Chicago area
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If you would prefer your Questar's R.A. knob to be on the near end of the base rather than the far end (or vice-versa), you can easily do it yourself. Here is the procedure that has been posted elsewhere but bears repeating:
1. Remove the eyepiece.
2. Make sure the focus knob isn't backed out too far.
3. Move the diopter adjuster (i.e. the finder focus ring) counterclockwise so that it clears certain protuberances on the base of the main tube when you perform Step 4.
4. Rotate the main tube about its long axis so the eyepiece tube points down when the main tube is horizontal.
5. Swing the main tube (in elevation, that is) so that the control box passes down between the fork arms and emerges on the other side.
Voila; the RA knob has switched ends.
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Questar 3.5"
10" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Coronado MaxScope 40 (double stacked)
4.25" f/10.5 Edmunds-style Newtonian reflector
Tasco 60mm refractor
Twin variable aperture organic imaging devices
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dholko
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Reged: 05/20/08
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dholko
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OK, let me try that again.
The Meade deluxe field tripod, slightly modified with a hole saw, makes a excellent tripod for the Questar. It is solid enough and light weight enough to carry anywhere with easy latitude adjustment. Tall enough for a standing position or short enough for sitting next to when observing for long periods.
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Zenofragy
journeyman
Reged: 04/25/08
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Hi dholko,
Can you explain what the two holes are for ? I have 1964 vintage questar, and I am thinking of using this tripod wedge combo to mount it.
Thanks, Patrick 
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ColoHank
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Reged: 06/07/07
Posts: 483
Loc: western Colorado
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You'll need at least one hole to provide access to the port on the underside of the Q's base where the Powerguide II cable connects, if yours so equipped. I'm not familiar with other/older Q drive options.
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Questar 3.5 standard - pyrex and BB coatings
Powerguide II
8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 24mm and 32mm Brandons
modified Bogen 3030 w/ homebuilt wedge
Homebuilt Galileo scope
other odds and ends, including iPod Touch with StarMap Pro (what a marvelous combo)...
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LarryV
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Reged: 06/02/08
Posts: 77
Loc: Gold Canyon, AZ
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When mounting the 3.5" Q to the Tristand baseplate, tightening the knurled 1/4-20 steel screw will bind somewhat against the aluminum, making it difficult to determine just how much to tighten the screw. I applied a small amount of Molylube at the shoulder of the screw where it contacts the underside of the Tristand baseplate. This gives a much improved "feel", and the correct amount of torque is much easier to judge when tightening. How tight is tight? I don't know either! It just feels better to me, and hopefully, helps to prevent over-tightening the screw.
Happy New Year and Clear Skies to all, 
LarryV
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Matt Looby
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Reged: 07/09/03
Posts: 828
Loc: Wadhams, NY
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To see the Star Chart easily in the dark, I use my US Army Flashlight with the
blue and opaque filters up front of bulb... amazing who lovely the sight as well
you know it is fun to use the star chart now... and the setting circle
Thanks,
Matt
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3.5" Mak-Cass
7x50 Binolux Binoculars
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