Accessories Archives
Orion 1.25" Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter
Dec 29 2009 06:41 AM |
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in Astronomical Filters
The Orion Variable Polarizing Filter makes viewing the moon a more pleasurable experience. Unlike a neutral density filter that
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Stellarvue Enhanced 2" Dielectric Diagonal - D1029ED
Dec 29 2009 06:47 AM |
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As with most telescope "connoisseurs", I have fallen prey to purchasing another telescope, even though the one I have more than adequately serves my purposes. During a
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George Liu
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BIPH - A Tour of the Invisible Universe
Dec 29 2009 07:15 AM |
StarryHost
in Binoviewers
BIPH is a generation 3 military night vision device that has been ingeniously adapted for astronomical use. It uses a barrel which fits into any two inch focuser and
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Jack Swaton
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The Night Sky Original 2-Sided Planisphere
Dec 29 2009 07:42 AM |
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If you are a complete beginner like I was you will realize that this is very easy and requires no compass of course. About a minute into your first observing session you will be able to
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Roberto Valladares
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JMI Track-N-Train
Dec 29 2009 07:57 AM |
detscorn
in Dobsonian Mount Accessories
The motors are powered by a supplied 12V battery which easily fixes to the inside of the rocker box. This keeps the battery secure and out of the way. The motors are all controlled by
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Frank Etscorn
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JMI EV-1NM Focuser
Dec 29 2009 08:12 AM |
detscorn
in Focusers (Electric and Manual)
The focuser arrived in great condition and was packed extremely well. The focuser was basically encased in soft foam. I was hoping to just be able to unscrew my old focuser and replace it with this one, but
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Frank Etscorn
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Catsperch and Harford Homemade Observing Chairs
Dec 29 2009 08:23 AM |
atnbirdie
in Accessories
You can buy a ready-made chair of course, but if you enjoy making things yourself I’m going to introduce you to two models that I’ve made and found to be very good pieces of equipment. Both are wooden and
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Steve Berte
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Galileo Mars' Eye Red Dot Finder
Dec 24 2009 06:00 AM |
arpruss
in Accessories
Visual impression: The Galileo brand of low-end astronomy goods seems to like an annoying blackletter font and gold lettering. But who cares? It'll be dark when I use it
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Alexander Pruss
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11 5/16 Inch Byers RA Drive Gear Set
Dec 24 2009 07:09 AM |
Rick K
in Accessories
As an old timer, my reaction was to turn the the most trusted name in telescope drives, Ed Byers. However, I had visited Byers shop in Barstow, CA about 10 years prior and he told me he was on the cusp of retirement, so I didn't know if I could
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Rick Kelly
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Orion RedBeam II Flashlight
Dec 23 2009 07:51 AM |
Charlie Conger
in Accessories
The flashlight is not much bigger than the single 9 volt battery that powers it and has handy lanyard to hang it around your neck when it not in use. In general I find this to be a very
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Charlie Conger
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Celestron SkyScout
Dec 23 2009 08:00 AM |
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The Celestron SkyScout was made for someone like me. I've always had an interest in the night sky, but never knew much about it or how to navigate it. The feeling has only grown since I've
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William Shipitalo
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Telrad Reflex Sight
Dec 23 2009 08:40 AM |
dpforward
in Accessories
Three adjustment screws allowed for very easy alignment with my scope's field of view. To align the Telrad, I simply aligned my scope on a
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Paul Forward
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GSO Crayford 10:1 Dual Speed Focuser
Dec 23 2009 09:49 AM |
John E.M.
in Focusers (Electric and Manual)
I bought a GSO Crayford 10:1 Duel Speed Focuser recently as an upgrade to the stock Rack & Pinion Focuser that came with my Refractor
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John Mortensen
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Astro-Physics Maxbright 2" Diagonal
Dec 23 2009 10:25 AM |
pogobbler
in Star Diagonals
The first impression one gets of this diagonal is of its very high quality. The body is machined from a single piece of aluminum so neither of the tube portions of the diagonal can
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Tom Polkabla
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RadioShack 12volt DC Cooling Fan
Dec 22 2009 06:38 AM |
Ed in Illinois
in Accessories
The idea here, for those wondering, is to get that giant chunk of glass to "thermal equilibrium" with the ambient air temperature as quickly as possible. Experts believe that the huge chunk of highly polished glass at the bottom of a Dobsonian will
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Edward Spizzirri
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Orion Medium Accessory Case vs. Pelican 1400 Case
Dec 22 2009 07:17 AM |
Ed in Illinois
in Cases
When it comes to carrying eyepieces, I've been know to toss a few in my cargo pockets and head out. (GASP!) But when it comes to
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Edward Spizzirri
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Denkmeier S-1 Power Switch/Filter Slide for SCTs
Dec 22 2009 09:05 AM |
atnbirdie
in Accessories
So what's so great about the Denk Power Switch? Basically, it turns any eyepiece you own into three. For example, I put my Meade
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Steve Berte
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Rayovac Sportsman 3-in-1 Head-Lite
Dec 22 2009 09:53 AM |
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in Accessories
Not too often do we come across a very inexpensive piece of equipment that can make such a difference in the way we go about this wonderful hobby of ours
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Stan Herman
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Antares Binoviewer vs. TeleVue Bino Vue - PoorBoy vs. the Prince
Dec 22 2009 10:10 AM |
QS3000
in Binoviewers
Recently I had the chance to test two binoviewers, the Antares 1.25-inch binocular eyepiece holder and the TeleVue Bino Vue with 2X amplifier, a piece of hardware that many amateur astronomers dream
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Dr Fanis
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Rigel Systems Skylite Flashlight
Dec 21 2009 07:06 AM |
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I've used a single led flashlight with a red lens attached to the front for a long time and have never been pleased with it's dim output and
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Ernest Daigle
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Orion Padded Case
Dec 21 2009 07:19 AM |
jtex
in Cases
After purchasing a new telescope, the Orion Skyquest XT8 Classic, the question came up on how best to transport the OTA safely in our car. My wife and I were due to leave on a trip and
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Joseph Dawkins
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Telrad Finder
Dec 21 2009 11:10 AM |
John989
in Accessories
Mounting is pretty simple, using double sided tape that is pre-applied to the Telrad. Just peel off the paper strips and stick it down. I found that it's best to
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John Anderson
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8x40 Orion Illuminated Finder Scope
Dec 21 2009 11:20 AM |
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in Finderscopes
Focusing is accomplishing by unscrewing a lock ring and turning the objective lens. The last step is installing the
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Michael Miller
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Zhumell Eyepiece Waist Case Accessory Holder
Dec 21 2009 11:29 AM |
Dave G
in Accessories
he first thing I would like to comment on is the fit and adjustability. I have a 34 inch waist and I have found the case to fit
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David Gray
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iOptron Cube
Dec 21 2009 11:33 AM |
Hyperbolic
in Accessories
I guess that almost no one would use an iOptron Cube SmartStar mount with a Questar 3.5" quartz scope – except that I found out that it is a
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Doug Hilton
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