Accessories Archives
CN Report: TeleVue Dioptrx - The End of Astigmatism?
Aug 17 2005 09:11 AM |
CN_Admin
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TeleVue’s finally gone the last mile. Introducing the Dioptrx - A new product that's designed to eliminate the end users astigmatism.
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Tom Trusock
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Hubble 5-star Artificial Stars
Apr 02 2010 10:11 AM |
Mr. Bill
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It resembles a small flashlight (takes 3 AAA batteries) with an off/on pushbutton switch and has a metal mask with 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns) and a white LED aligned to each pinhole. You can select the
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Bill Faatz
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Anderson PowerPole Conectors
Mar 22 2010 07:27 AM |
Midnight Dan
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What are you using to connect your 12V power to your mount, your dew heaters, your cameras? Automotive cigarette lighter connectors? I thought so!
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Dan Kutcha
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Jasper APC Laser
Jan 07 2010 06:24 AM |
Ps191
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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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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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Hirsch SCT Focal Reducer
Jan 06 2010 11:09 AM |
jcely7
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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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Telrad Finder
Jan 06 2010 11:14 AM |
jcely7
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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
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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
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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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Atlas/Skywatcher EQ-6 Replacement Saddle
Jan 06 2010 11:50 AM |
jcely7
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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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Celestron Red LED Flashlight
Jan 06 2010 08:11 AM |
lemonsensation
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This flashlight has two important features: a strap and the variable brightness. The strap lets you hang it on your neck without having to
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John Yeung
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AWR Synchronous Motor RA Drive Corrector
Jan 05 2010 07:36 AM |
Rick K
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As an old-timer, I still use telescopes with 120 VAC synchronous RA motor drives. As a recently born-again digital astrophotographer, I still need to have a way to control the RA drive
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Rick Kelly
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Celestron Anti-Vibration Pads
Dec 28 2009 06:56 AM |
Midnight Dan
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I was a bit skeptical about plunking down $60 for what appeared to be 3 hockey pucks, but my scope is a Celestron 8SE which does get a little shaky at high magnifications so I thought I'd
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Dan Kutcha
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Rigel QuickFinder
Dec 28 2009 07:22 AM |
leocardenas
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First impressions were not good. I thought that something made of plastic like that could not be good at all. I also turned it on and could not even
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Leo Cardenas
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Optical Tools to Get “Up Close and Personal” with Bugs, Plants and Rock...
Dec 28 2009 08:02 AM |
Jay_Bird
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I want to share some experiences with optical tools that bridge the gap between distance viewing and microscopy. These offer a lot of natural history appreciation on clear or cloudy days, and cloudy nights
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Jay Piper
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Astro Chair
Dec 28 2009 08:42 AM |
pogobbler
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In my search for good, adjustable seating, I came across many options, from diy projects to folding metal chairs, to
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Tom Polkabla
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Smart Astronomy Smart Seat II
Dec 28 2009 11:09 AM |
stargazertony
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It is really very sturdy, and is extremely lightweight and comfortable. I have seen other observing chairs but they
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Anthony Rogers
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Telrad Finder
Dec 28 2009 11:21 AM |
Guest
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I'll start by saying I'm new to astronomy. I attended a local astronomy club meeting last month and one of the members was nice enough to
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Paul Griffin
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The Night Sky Original 2-Sided Planisphere
Dec 29 2009 07:42 AM |
Guest
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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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Catsperch and Harford Homemade Observing Chairs
Dec 29 2009 08:23 AM |
atnbirdie
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
Guest
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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
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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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