marxy
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Thanks a lot for all te advice - at least I've got plenty of cloudy nights to fiddle with this 
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Jay
All that's needed is some clear skies!
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Mr Magoo
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Reged: 11/05/05
Posts: 999
Loc: Franklin, Indiana
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Sears has their digital levels on sale right now or at least they do in my area. If you are a member of the Craftsman club, there is an additional discount. They have a 10" model and a 24" model. The 10" was $35.00 ($15.00 off regular price)and the 24" was $45.00 ($25.00 off regular price).
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Ken
Franklin, IN
Member, Indiana Astronomical Society
B.S.A. Astronomy Merit Badge Counselor
6" f/10 Dob
Vintage Sears Discoverer 4-6305A 60mm
Vintage Manon 60mm (The Marsha Scope)
Criterion RV-6
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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Steve R. (Conus) was very kind to give this link for degree circles. This would be of help for those having trouble getting the circles enlarged & laminated.
degree circles/manufactured.
My thanks to Steve R. (Conus)!
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
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drzeus
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Loc: Athens, Greece
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I always wondered what that part of your gear was for! Now I know. Neat idea.
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Higher always be your dreams and desire, to which you aspire,
Higher always, higher always.
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danner
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Reged: 02/27/07
Posts: 141
Loc: Bay Area, Cali
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What is a good, relatively inexpensive Palm to use with this degree circle system?
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Custom 10" f/4.5 Dob
Nagler's dot the i and cross the t.
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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Danner, go down the forums to Computers, & at the top of that forum I believe they list quite a few programs for the Palm. I myself, have a Dell Axim, using Pocket Stars.
Thanks for looking at this thread!
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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hansolo
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Posts: 608
Loc: lebanon,pa
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can someone tell me if instead of using degree circles if you could use the angle meter mounted on scope and a gps mounted on scope set to digital compass if this would work just as well
thanks
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cory
Zhumell 10" dob
6,9 tmb/bo planetaries
15,20,30,42 superview
12.5 lanthanum
swa 10,26
wa 8, 17
1.25 short barlow, 2xed barlow 2"
hyperion 8,17,21
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rnabholz
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Loc: Iowa
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My understanding is that most GPS units must be in motion to provide an accurate bearing. Mounted to a relatively stationary scope would cause the unit to provide what I would think would be relatively unreliable data, at least data that would likely fall outside a usable range for this purpose.
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Rod Nabholz
Home Built Astronomy Projects
Wild Bird Photography
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BradC
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Loc: St. Louis, MO
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In addition, there has already been some discussion here about how most digital compasses is really not terribly accurate.
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My God! It's full of stars!
Zhumell 10" dob - First Light Report
Celestron OptiView 10x50 LPR Binoculars
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hansolo
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ok now that that is answered i have look through the threadbut can not find a link unless i missed it where to print the circles so can someone send me a link or file to print out the circles themselves this just seems like i have to do this project on monday or tues when im off
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cory
Zhumell 10" dob
6,9 tmb/bo planetaries
15,20,30,42 superview
12.5 lanthanum
swa 10,26
wa 8, 17
1.25 short barlow, 2xed barlow 2"
hyperion 8,17,21
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rnabholz
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Quote:
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For anyone interested in the pdf file from SkyArcher for the degree circles; here is the file:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/attachments/944499-Alt-AZ_Setting_Circle.pdf
Here is the link
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Rod Nabholz
Home Built Astronomy Projects
Wild Bird Photography
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hansolo
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Posts: 608
Loc: lebanon,pa
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thanks
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cory
Zhumell 10" dob
6,9 tmb/bo planetaries
15,20,30,42 superview
12.5 lanthanum
swa 10,26
wa 8, 17
1.25 short barlow, 2xed barlow 2"
hyperion 8,17,21
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Tom Andrews
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Reged: 01/25/07
Posts: 1003
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I used my Craftsman Inclinometer last night and at 34 degrees the LCD display started to fade. I put it in my coat pocket in between uses and kept it warm enough to work properly. I'll have to get some of those lithium batteries that Rod was talking about.
I spotted objects last night with my 10x60 binos (due to extreme light pollution), used the level to take the alt reading, then transferred the level to both my scopes, set the alt reading and had the objects in my field of view using a 32mm eyepiece. The level worked great!
I got my az dial printed/laminated yesterday at Staples (same price as Kinko's) but didn't have time to install it on the scope; maybe today.
My "Push-To" system will have cost ~ $40.00 (the Sears inclinometer costing $30.00) and seems as though it will work as well as the "GoTo" systems albeit, manually. I can handle $40.00 vs. $500. for the DSC's!
Thanks to everyone that contributed to Carol's thread on "Push-To" systems and thanks Carol for getting it started.
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Tom
The Secret To Life:
Focus on what you have, not on what you don't;
Focus on what you can do, not on what you can't.
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2007 Discovery 12.5" PDHQ Split-Tube Dob w/manual setting circles/Telrad/Zhummel 8x50 RACI finder scope (*For Sale*)
Coulter Odessey 8" Dob
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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Tom: You are most welcome! The credit goes to all the other members that have also contributed to make this a great, informative thread, such as you!
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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martini man
member
Reged: 12/07/06
Posts: 68
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I have revied this thread and was wondering if anyone has a template for the groundbox of a 10" DSO scope. I noted that some have said that you can adjust the scale (of the 8" or 12" I assume) to make the right size. How do I do that?
Thanks and clear skies -
MM
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10" DSO Dob
30 mm GSO Superview
Rigel Quickfinder
Whats this EP with green print on it? Nagler something?
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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MM: If you take the measurement of your base & the PDF file to Kinkos, Staples, etc. they should be able to adjust the size for your base.
I went thru the whole thread, I thought someone had posted it for the 10", but alas, I didn't find anything.
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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BradC
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Reged: 01/31/07
Posts: 447
Loc: St. Louis, MO
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Carol mentioned her "first light" thread, but I didn't see a link. I've posted the link so it doesn't get buried too deep, and because it has some nice additional pictures and good discussion:
My $12 Go-To test drive
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My God! It's full of stars!
Zhumell 10" dob - First Light Report
Celestron OptiView 10x50 LPR Binoculars
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
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Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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Brad: Thanks for your kindness in posting the link! 
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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sleepwalker
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Reged: 04/16/07
Posts: 27
Loc: Australia
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I feel its appropriate that I should use my first post to add my voice of appreciation for those responsible for the 'How to', photos and PDF file in this thread.
Truly one of the most useful I've ever come across. And thanks to it, my Father and myself down here in Oz now have nice push to systems on our 10 & 12" scopes (we went with the Wixey gauges).
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Lightbridge
Pentaxes, 13mm Ethos etc
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csa/montana
Wild Spirit
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 40107
Loc: montana
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Sleepwalker: a very Warm Welcome to Cloudy Nights! We are most happy to share the forums with you & your father!
Please don't be hesitant to post your experience with this, you can start a thread, describing your first time out with the "push-to", or add it right here.
That's the beauty of Cloudy Nights, everyone is eager to share their ideas, & help with the members. We all, at one time or another, started out as a total beginer, & I know from my own experience, I have the knowledge today, because of other members that reached out a hand to help & encourage me along the way.
So again, Welcome to the greatest Astronomy website, CN!
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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