Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy 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 >> Cats & Casses Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Mobius1 sage Reged: 08/28/05 Posts: 472 Loc: Madison, WI / Gurnee, IL Re: Your advice, which scope? [Re: LLEEGE]       #579527 - 08/29/05 09:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good luck LLEEGE! Hope you can carry the beast! -------------------- Martin Orion 100ED Orion 120-ST EQ PST-Ha Celestron CGE 1100 Canon Rebel XSI DSI-IIC Yerkes Observatory Volunteer (24" Cass on weekends) Post Extras:       LLEEGE Running out of Oxygen Reged: 03/03/05 Posts: 6859 Loc: Cloud-chester,NY Re: Your advice, which scope? [Re: Mobius1]       #579537 - 08/29/05 09:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Me too! -------------------- AP900,LXD75 AP140EDF, TSA102, ZS80EDII SN6-OTA, C8-OTA Canon 20D, 350Hutech PST, Lunt LD60T/DS (on order) Post Extras:       Mike B Starstruck Reged: 04/06/05 Posts: 4464 Loc: shake, rattle, & roll, CA Re: Your advice, which scope? [Re: Mobius1]       #580438 - 08/30/05 01:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Martin- Have you read this recent CN article? here Might add an interesting angle to your thinking on the Meade 7" Mak... that IS an intriguing scope to consider Best to you- mike b -------------------- Just for giggles- Next time when the money comes out the ATM, scream "I Won!, I Won!" * * 15" F4.55 Starsplitter Dob * * Pacheco State Park Fremont Peak Post Extras:       Mobius1 sage Reged: 08/28/05 Posts: 472 Loc: Madison, WI / Gurnee, IL Re: Your advice, which scope? [Re: Mike B]       #581089 - 08/30/05 08:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the heads up, Mike. That weight they installed seems to be rather unnecessary... I know I wouldn't be able to remove it on my own, for fear of destroying something. I don't think the weight will be very bothersome, but short cool down time would be nice. I will remedy that by keeping the scope (well covered) in my garage during the winter for a more or less thermally stable environment with respect to the outside. As for the weight.... I can still get the LX90 with added weight to 61lbs on to and off of the tripod without too much effort. Is there a way I can get Meade to remove the added weight so that I do not have to do it? Martin -------------------- Martin Orion 100ED Orion 120-ST EQ PST-Ha Celestron CGE 1100 Canon Rebel XSI DSI-IIC Yerkes Observatory Volunteer (24" Cass on weekends) Post Extras:       Mike B Starstruck Reged: 04/06/05 Posts: 4464 Loc: shake, rattle, & roll, CA Re: Your advice, which scope? [Re: Mobius1]       #581979 - 08/31/05 12:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   "Is there a way I can get Meade to remove the added weight so that I do not have to do it?" Hi Martin- Not a bad idea... Meade OR possibly a Meade dealer that has the skills and inclination? If you've got photographic gear, or a binoviewer, hangin' off the rear of the scope you may not need that weight... or perhaps a lesser weight on a dovetail rail mounted on the exterior of the OTA (i use this on my 10" SCT- very sweet arrangement, quite versatile!) One other possibility might be Mike at I.T.E. Astronomy (here's their website)- i don't think he carries Meade stuff, but i'm sure he knows how to handle it. Actually, if you end up talking with him, you may even end up heading a different direction- he carries some really nice scopes, high end optically!... but perhaps still within your budget. It's at least a worthy angle for research, before you plunck any cash down Best wishes in yer pursuit mike b -------------------- Just for giggles- Next time when the money comes out the ATM, scream "I Won!, I Won!" * * 15" F4.55 Starsplitter Dob * * Pacheco State Park Fremont Peak Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 4 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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