Cats & Casses
A forum for discussing Cassegrain (Classic Cassegrain, Ritchey-Chrétien, Dall–Kirkham, etc) and Catadioptric telescopes (Schmidt and Maksutov Cassegrains, ACF, Edge HD, etc).
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Welcome dawnpatrol and zleonis, our new moderatorsStarted by MJB87 , 25 Aug 2024 |
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Links of interest and the "Best of Cats & Casses"Started by Jason B , 24 Jul 2008 |
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10" Reflector VS 10" CatadioptricStarted by Jawaid I. Abbasi , 28 Jun 2025 |
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In favor of the SCTStarted by azure1961p , 09 Jul 2025 |
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External focuser for a MakStarted by mogur , 10 Jul 2025 |
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How to get cleaning solution spots off of C6 primary?Started by rb345 , Yesterday, 06:49 PM  Celestron, SCT
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Takahashi Mewlon 250 -- Thermal PropertiesStarted by Peter Natscher , 20 Aug 2022 |
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My Barely Used, Early 70's C14, Celestron PacificStarted by VictorMG , 28 Feb 2025 |
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Two Jupiters; 6APO versus C11Started by azure1961p , Yesterday, 02:46 PM |
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Improvements & Additions to My New Mewlon 180CStarted by Sarkikos , 14 Jun 2025 Accessories, Equipment, Reflector and 1 more...
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Skywatcher 150mm MakStarted by GOLGO13 , 21 Feb 2024 |
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Meade (and Orion) Cease OperationsStarted by Craig L , 12 Jul 2024 |
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Have I borked my C8 focus assembly?Started by Ryan_W , 11 Jul 2025 |
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Small Synta Maks ComparedStarted by maniack , 11 Jul 2025 |
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0.63 ReducerStarted by MartinNI , 01 Jul 2025 |
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SkyWatcher 180 Mak - this scope rocks!Started by lakeorion , 23 May 2021 |
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Mewlon 180C - small setup detailsStarted by teashea , 24 Mar 2021 |
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Recommendations for 11" RasaStarted by Cinnamon , 08 Jul 2025 |
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Let's talk about trefoil first diffraction rings.Started by Borodog , 10 Feb 2025 |
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9.25 Edge w/Canon Mirrorless?Started by warburtonc , 01 Jul 2025 |
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Svbony 127 MAKStarted by Moondust , 11 Jul 2025 |
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Are C90's good?Started by PlanetNamek , 08 Jul 2025 |
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Looking for a hard transport case for an EdgeHD 14Started by BKBrown , 06 Jul 2025 |
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Celestron 80% off?!Started by cytan299 , 10 Jul 2025 |
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Celestron Edge HD11 with 0.7 reducer - Can only focus upto 136mm BFStarted by tsk1979 , 20 Jun 2025 |
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Celestron Orange VS BlackStarted by oldtimer , 10 Jul 2025 |
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Intes MK 65 focuser?Started by greenstars3 , 12 May 2024 |
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Apertura Carbonstar 8” Ritchey-Chretien (RC) DiscussionStarted by JeremyKosick , 25 Jun 2025 Reflector, Imaging, Equipment and 5 more...
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Backlash setup for C14 with HyperstarStarted by bluesilver , 07 Jul 2025 |
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Upgrading the Power plug for an older C8 Orange TubeStarted by Gary Esterly , 10 Sep 2021 |
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Why No Lurie-Houghton Cassegrain Telescopes?Started by saemark30 , 04 Jul 2025 |
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Apertura CarbonStar 6" Ritchie-Chritein, initial review and impressionsStarted by nib2000 , 10 Apr 2025 |
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Ritchey Chretien, 8” or 10”?Started by ariesram , 18 Jun 2025 |
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Need help: considering a new Mak.Started by Cebrián , 07 Jul 2025 |
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That 32% CO thingStarted by azure1961p , 08 Nov 2024 |
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Tasco 8V with Vixen Polaris mountStarted by jrussell , 09 Jul 2025 |
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Takahashi Mewlon 180 - best low power eyepiece for maximum field of viewStarted by vkhastro1 , 24 Apr 2023 |
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Takitis! (Mewlon style!)Started by Lentini , 10 May 2024 |
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A good source for SCT corrector plate dust covers.Started by Dynamax 8 , 30 Jun 2025 |
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Does anyone use a Meade 8” ACF SCT for AP?Started by Yomamma , 07 Jul 2025 |
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Apertura RC8 owner tips?Started by j21blackjack , 19 Dec 2024 |
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SkyWatcher Skymax 127 Unable to achieve focusStarted by starckie , 12 Aug 2022 |
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Using a C 11 Hyperstar for an 8" SCT - will it work?Started by GazingOli , 07 Jul 2025 |
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Beware of scammers... Fake Celestron ad on FBStarted by allanwang , 06 Jul 2025 |
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Called TakAmerica Today and Found Out Why They're Not Taking Orders for the Big MewlonsStarted by SandyHouTex , 20 Oct 2022 |
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Celestron White Ultima-8 (C8) circa 1994Started by GADify , 13 Apr 2025 |
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Celestron Edge 11 adaptor plate for backfocus.Started by HattieInSpace , 05 Jul 2025 SCT, Celestron, Accessories and 2 more...
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Celestron screw sizesStarted by m00nless , 29 Jun 2025 |
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Input needed - Bob's KnobsStarted by CTYankee , 24 Apr 2025 |
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Edge 8HD and Moonlite Focuser - Touptek OAG hits Focuser!Started by BombayRedeye , 05 Jul 2025 Cassegrain, Celestron, Equipment and 2 more...
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