You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar

Telescope Specific Forums >> NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes Previous   Index   Next   Threaded

Pages: 1 dragonslayer1 sage Reged: 02/25/12 Loc: SLC, UT Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge       #5478462 - 10/19/12 09:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I posted some of this a little earlier under another blog. I have a 9.25 CPC on Celestron H/D wedge. Am looking at the S1 with filter switch; I see where for A/P it would be a big help from switching from viewing ( I have all 2" E/P) to a CCD or DSLR. To go from F10 to F6 or a 2X without removing things then being able to switch filters as well seems like a good deal. Was wondering on clearance on a CPC W/ wedge or any issues if any users have had. On their web page the S1 with filter switch looks pretty big. Any (recent) input from any users as to quality and use? Thank you Post Extras:       rmollise Postmaster Reged: 07/06/07 Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: dragonslayer1]       #5478473 - 10/19/12 09:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I use a filter switch/power switch all the time. It's actually more useful for visual than imaging, but it shouldn't cause any problems on a wedge. Hell, I use mine on an alt-az mounted NS11 GPS... Post Extras:       Sorny super member Reged: 03/15/12 Loc: Southern MN Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: rmollise]       #5479519 - 10/19/12 09:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm using a CPC1100 with a S2 power switch diagonal, and I'm confident I could throw a crayford focuser on the back and still clear the base by a wide margin. I imagine the 9" is quite similar due to the length of the tube on the 9 relative to the 11. Post Extras:       dragonslayer1 sage Reged: 02/25/12 Loc: SLC, UT Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: Sorny]       #5480504 - 10/20/12 02:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Sorny, am curious why you went with S2, The info from their Web site says "choose diag S1 if using single eye[iece only and no binoviewer" ??? Rod, Are you using the S1 or S2? Thank you both for the input Post Extras:       Sorny super member Reged: 03/15/12 Loc: Southern MN Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: dragonslayer1]       #5481650 - 10/21/12 09:56 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I binoview with my scope. Post Extras:       rmollise Postmaster Reged: 07/06/07 Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: dragonslayer1]       #5483195 - 10/22/12 07:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Sorny, am curious why you went with S2, The info from their Web site says "choose diag S1 if using single eye[iece only and no binoviewer" ??? Rod, Are you using the S1 or S2? Thank you both for the input S1 Post Extras:       dragonslayer1 sage Reged: 02/25/12 Loc: SLC, UT Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: rmollise]       #5483467 - 10/22/12 11:33 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thank you both for the help, will probably pull the trigger and get one Post Extras:       Never2Busy4You super member Reged: 11/20/11 Loc: Slower Lower Delaware U.S.A. Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: dragonslayer1]       #5519511 - 11/14/12 01:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I use a Denk R2 Dual PxS with a separate Denk Filter Switch at the same time on my CPC 8" and it works on or off the Celestron Pro Wedge. I use it on my refractors also, and both ways with Binoviewer and Single EP's, it has become my most used piece of astro gear. If you get it you'll really enjoy it. Best of Luck, Jeffrey G. Post Extras:       dragonslayer1 sage Reged: 02/25/12 Loc: SLC, UT Re: Denkmeier S1& filter Swicth on CPC Wedge [Re: Never2Busy4You]       #5521442 - 11/15/12 03:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Jeffery, ordered the S1with filter switch, should be here next week. I just mounted a Crayford focuser and am really pleased with it. Eliminates the mirror shift when focusing. hated having to undo EP accessories to change filters or Barlow, especially when trying to do AP. so this S1 and filter switch eliminates another step in hurdles to viewing and AP. Now if can just get good weather and work schedule to coincide all will be well. Next project is possible millicam. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

Previous   Index   Next   Threaded

Extra information 2 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  BRisley  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 858 Calendar Event: 10/19/12 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info

CN Forums Home