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Baader Hyperion 15mm and 8mm Oculars
Dec 14 2009 09:30 AM |
Feidb
in Accessories
As many of you may already know, I am not a fan of high-end eyepieces. I find that the supposed bang you get is not worth the
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Fred Rayworth
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Dark Sky Portable Panels
Mar 10 2005 01:44 PM |
jokun
in Observing Domes, Tents, and Panels
I recently acquired a Takahashi Mewlon 300. The open design of this scope makes it vulnerable to wind gust. I found I needed a way to block the constant Texas breeze. I spent some time trying to locate a solution with little luck. I finally stumbled on an ad at the back of Sky and Telescope for panels that block light. The design looked like it would make a good wind block.
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Jeff Webb
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Sirius Optics Variable Filter System (VFS)
Mar 29 2005 03:33 AM |
Sol Robbins
in Astronomical Filters
This is one nice little piece of equipment. It has a simple and elegant design. It is anodized aluminum with a flat black finish. This housing has 1.25" in-out barrels and can only be used with 1.25" eyepieces. It feels like it weighs about half a pound. There is also a really nice red engraved plate. Fortunately, it is a lot easier to use than it is to describe. As you can see in the photo, a portion of the filter protrudes from the housing. The filter's diameter is about 3". The wheel's edge that protrudes from the housing is numbered for use as a reference. The filter spins around using your finger at this location. Just rotate the wheel and watch the filter vary the renditions on a given object seen at the eyepiece. I simply rotated the filter wheel without regard to the numerical scale, as I was interested in all the possibilities that the VFS has. Since the wheel rotates so smoothly, it was easily to go back and forth while observing.
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Sol Robbins
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Celestron SkyScout
Dec 23 2009 08:00 AM |
Guest
in Accessories
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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Celestron SkyScout
Sep 14 2009 04:43 AM |
Snaproll
in Accessories
I expected something about the size of a monocular range finder but the unit is more the size of a pair of binoculars, (but lighter). The form fitting (slightly ill-formed) case is a good idea. It protects the LED screen and give some protection from dew and accidental drops. (Oops, my bad. The unit is actually photographed upside down)
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Jim Welisek
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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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Filter Performance Comparisons
Oct 05 2006 06:05 AM |
David Knisely
in Astronomical Filters
The following is a summary report of visual observations of emission nebulae comparing the performance of various filters intended for such objects.
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David Knisely
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Cover Your Astro Portable Observatory
Dec 28 2009 09:20 AM |
walrus
in Observing Domes, Tents, and Panels
This observatory is easily assembled and broken down, it provides a nice wind break and blocks stray light, it protects you for dew and with the optionally made top cover can help to seal off
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Rusty Walston
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Lab Test and First Light Report of 2" Zhumell Filter Set
Oct 30 2009 06:15 AM |
Guest
in Astronomical Filters
My interest in astronomy started when I was 15 and saw Haley¡¯s comet through a pair of Bushnell binos. I had always wanted to buy a telescope but growing up in light and particulate polluted Bombay (now Mumbai), I gave up all notions of pursuing the hobby
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Shekar Govindaswamy
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Jacobson Handcrafted Oak Tripod Legs
Nov 27 2006 08:35 AM |
Guest
in Accessories
Jake makes his legs out of red oak. The long wood sections are thicker that the pieces in the TeleVue Panoramic legs or the Vixen legs I had. There are also several small pieces for added stability here and there.
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Steve Lynn
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SCOPE SAVER TRAY/TABLE FOR LX200s
Mar 12 2005 12:21 PM |
Al Canarelli
in SCT Specific Accessories
I frequently viewed ads in astronomy magazines for the ScopeSaver and always believed it to be a convenience item…a tray that would hold eyepieces, keypad and other items which are nice to have close by. An extravagant expenditure, I thought, to part with $100 for a simple accessory tray. I never made the association of the primary function of this accessory…not until I purchased my 10" LX200.
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Al Canarelli
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Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Focuser
Mar 09 2005 03:49 PM |
Guest
in SCT Specific Accessories
" To be focused, or not to be? That is the question." Thadeus Shakespeare (Williams brother and an amatuer astronomer)
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Paul Atkinson
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Astronomik LRGB Type IIc Filters
Dec 11 2009 07:30 AM |
dsnay
in Astronomical Filters
I have been using an Astronomik H-a filter for narrowband imaging in my Meade DSI-Pro cameras for over a year. I recently added
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David Snay
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DIY Hypertune DVD
Dec 11 2009 10:57 AM |
Guest
in Accessories
As an amateur astronomer, I’m always looking for ideas and products to make my observing and imaging more enjoyable and productive and as the owner of a Meade LXD75 SN-8, I had been interested in the idea of "hypertuning" my mount ever since I came across a post about it on Cloudy Nights
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Ed Sunder
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Orion/Synta Type Finder Mounting Shoe with 0.785" (20mm) Hole Spacing
Jan 06 2010 11:03 AM |
R. Christian
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I knew that Hardin was no longer making this particular scope but remembered that is was close as an Orion knockoff. I then found
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Christian Bruggerman
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Bigha Jasper Laser Pointer
May 01 2005 04:51 AM |
Frank Dement
in Finderscopes
Laser pointer shootout
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Frank Dement
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Hirsch SCT Focal Reducer
Jan 06 2010 11:09 AM |
jcely7
in Accessories
I cannot tell the difference between the Hirsch SCT f/6.3 focal reducer and the more expensive Meade and Celestron versions. I bought the Hirsh used on CN for
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Justin Ely
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Zhummel See It All Filter Set
Dec 11 2009 11:15 AM |
Guest
in Astronomical Filters
The first thing I looked at was Jupiter with my 2" 30 mm eye piece which provides 50X power. . First I looked at it with
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Williard Champagne
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Telrad Finder
Jan 06 2010 11:14 AM |
jcely7
in Accessories
The aspect of zero magnification can serve multiple purposes. The first is that it can quickly get you in the general area of your
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Justin Ely
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TeleGizmo Telescope Cover
Jan 06 2010 11:36 AM |
jcely7
in Accessories
I originally bought this scope cover when i was hauling a 10” newtionian on a 1970's star-liner mount down the stairs from my room and out into my back yard each night when i came home for the weekends.
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Justin Ely
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Celestron Power Tank
Jan 06 2010 11:43 AM |
jcely7
in Accessories
The power tank is a must have accessory for any power-hunger set up. It has two cigarette-lighter 12v outputs, a 3v output, 6v output, and 9v output, a low power flashlight with a removable red cap, and an
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Justin Ely
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A Binoviewer Journey: Of Microscope Heads, Denkmeier and Tele Vue
Mar 09 2005 10:36 AM |
CN_Admin
in Binoviewers
…I saw detail that I have *never* seen before in a scope this small. This HAD to be due, at least in part, to the binoviewer.
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Tom Trusock
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Atlas/Skywatcher EQ-6 Replacement Saddle
Jan 06 2010 11:50 AM |
jcely7
in Accessories
The Atlas/Skywatcher EQ-6 is well known as a heavy duty mount on a budget. However, it comes standard with a saddle that only accepts the vixen style dovetail. It you wanted to mount the 3" wide losmandy type dovetail, you were forced to buy
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Justin Ely
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Astrocrumb Filter Slide
Mar 09 2005 10:50 AM |
Guest
in Astronomical Filters
With a slide, using a filter becomes second-nature, as effortless as focusing.
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Michael P. Deneen
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Jasper APC Laser
Jan 07 2010 06:24 AM |
Ps191
in Accessories
The APC is a 'pen' style laser that is made from some type of metal (my guess is painted brass) and comes with a protective plastic case that has a separate compartment for the batters, for when the laser is not in use
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Kevin Boss
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