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Show off your LX, RCX setup

Started by Hawkeye , Jun 27 2004 09:46 PM

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#351 gillmj24

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Posted 03 March 2007 - 11:38 PM

Ok I opened up a can of worms here..... Nice scope I'll just leave it at that. :smirk:

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#352 Robin Lee

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:26 AM

FOUNTAIN, you made me so itchy to get a RCX.

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#353 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 09:51 PM

Scratch that itch and get one. :grin:

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#354 Robin Lee

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Posted 05 March 2007 - 06:40 AM

Scratch that itch and get one.

My finance stopped my itch... Haha, by the way, how much did you buy it? What are you going to do with it?

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#355 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 05 March 2007 - 07:26 PM

If I remember correctly I paid around $4,500 + tax for the RCX, and around $1,750 + hardware to install on top for the Stellarvue. I plan to use the RCX for a guide scope and image through the stellarvue for now. At least until I get the hang of it and then I'll try my hand at the longer focal length. I will also do alot of viewing through both scopes. Hope that answers you question.

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#356 GrassyPond

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Posted 05 March 2007 - 08:45 PM

Did you buy the RCX new in Atlanta for $4,500?

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#357 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 05 March 2007 - 09:54 PM

Yes, I did buy in Atlanta. When the RCX first came out I think the price was around $4,995.00 or something close to that. I had one ordered and waiting at the store for a couple of months until I sold my old scope. During that time the price went up $500.oo if I'm not mistaken, but since I had ordered under the old price and was an avid customer it came down to approx. $4,500. I could be way off on my pricing since I was wheeling and dealing for extras, but I think that was what it was. I'll have to see if I have my reciept to verify it. Have a great day.

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#358 GrassyPond

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Posted 05 March 2007 - 10:19 PM

Did you buy from Tim at CameraBug?

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#359 Robin Lee

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 04:28 AM

If I remember correctly I paid around $4,500 + tax for the RCX, and around $1,750 + hardware to install on top for the Stellarvue. I plan to use the RCX for a guide scope and image through the stellarvue for now. At least until I get the hang of it and then I'll try my hand at the longer focal length. I will also do alot of viewing through both scopes. Hope that answers you question.

Did you say you pay $1750 for the rings and dovetail bar for your stellarvue?

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#360 gillmj24

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 09:43 AM

He must have meant including the Stellarvue

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#361 Robin Lee

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 10:13 AM

He must have meant including the Stellarvue

That make sense then.

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#362 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 07:05 PM

That's correct Grassy I did buy from Tim. He has been a good dealer for me to depend on.

Sorry Kim, I paid $1,750 for just the Stellarvue scope and approx. $200.00 more for the dovetail, rings, and weight set that you see underneath the scope. The rings are Losmandy but all the other hardware is from ADM.

Glen

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#363 Robin Lee

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Posted 08 March 2007 - 05:02 AM

That's correct Grassy I did buy from Tim. He has been a good dealer for me to depend on.

Sorry Kim, I paid $1,750 for just the Stellarvue scope and approx. $200.00 more for the dovetail, rings, and weight set that you see underneath the scope. The rings are Losmandy but all the other hardware is from ADM.

Glen

Oh... Are you satisfied overall?

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#364 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 08 March 2007 - 09:54 AM

So far yes. I have not been able to image yet through the Stellarvue except a couple quick snaps of the moon through some clouds. Hopefully tonight it will be clear so I can finally image. As far as the RCX goes, I am very satisfied with it. It has had a couple of quirks which have now been worked out, but overall I have loved using it.

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#365 gillmj24

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 05:41 AM

Finally a pic of my RCX 12 in action!

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#366 Robin Lee

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 06:50 AM

Finally a pic of my RCX 12 in action!

It's so smart! What's the counterweight system?

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#367 gillmj24

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 06:52 AM

ADM rails top and bottom, and ADM counterweights. Came with the scope (I bought it used)

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#368 Robin Lee

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 07:04 AM

ADM rails top and bottom, and ADM counterweights. Came with the scope (I bought it used)

Such a nice scope you have! I wish one day I can photo the RCX myself.

Something off topic here, is ADM better than Losmandy?

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#369 OldDeadOne

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 07:32 AM

wooooohoooo that looks nice,I'm ready to ditch my classic already lol

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#370 gillmj24

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 08:41 AM

ADM is cheaper than losmandy for essentially the same stuff. They make rings too that are a lot cheaper than Losmandy's DR- series. I think ADM is plenty good enough, Losmandy might be more stiff but the plates are not under enough stress to matter. How would I know, a person is not strong enough to flex those plates, would need a lab to test it. Basically ADM is plenty good enough for me.

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#371 FOUNTAIN

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 10:25 AM

Very Nice! Gotta love how mean they look with that Megrez on top. Have fun :grin:

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#372 Robin Lee

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 11:32 AM

ADM is cheaper than losmandy for essentially the same stuff. They make rings too that are a lot cheaper than Losmandy's DR- series. I think ADM is plenty good enough, Losmandy might be more stiff but the plates are not under enough stress to matter. How would I know, a person is not strong enough to flex those plates, would need a lab to test it. Basically ADM is plenty good enough for me.

You are the man!

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#373 Nick Cook

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Posted 27 March 2007 - 12:36 PM

Well I thought it was finally time for me to post an image of the 'beast' after all this time, as its finally earning its keep! Great telescope, with fantastic views!