
Show off your NexStar
#1
Posted 21 July 2007 - 03:26 AM
My setup is a C8-NGT with a skywatcher capricorn 707 and meade 12mm illuminated reticule for guiding. My cameras are a Praktica TL5B SLR and a canon 300d DLSR for prime focus astrophotography.
Clear Skies, Paul
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#3
Posted 21 July 2007 - 11:11 AM
Here's my new 8SE, which I've had since July 10.
The first accessory I installed was the most important accessory for the way I use my scopes...a Green Laser Pointer! This one has a push-on, push-off switch, which will keep the beam in the sky while I manipulate the slewing buttons on my hand controller. The lasers on my other scopes have the momentary switch, which is not as convenient.
This is an indispensable navigational aid; projecting a laser beam and watching as it approaches and targets my alignment stars. Looking through a Red Dot finder or a Telrad is just too uncomfortable.
Next, I ordered the "Wing Thing" to further enhance my comfort while operating the Hand Controller.
My third enhancement was the addition of a 2" Meade UHTC diagonal, to enable me to use both 1.25" and 2" oculars.
More changes to follow!
HAL
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#4
Posted 21 July 2007 - 11:28 AM



Not shown is the Dew Shield and still waiting to get the Wing Thing.
#5
Posted 21 July 2007 - 01:59 PM
Oversize focus knob (beats the little plastic nubbin supplied!)
182mm Synta tube rings (for better balance with a DSLR or binoviewers)
an Antres 9x50 RACI finder (1000x better than the plastic red dot finder)
2" Antres diagonal (I had a hard time finding a 1.25" SCT diagonal!)
Synta binoviewers (cheap and cheerful)
Even fully loaded it's lighter than any GEM i've owned!
#6
Posted 21 July 2007 - 07:18 PM
HEY GORDON...
Looks good, and that focus knob is a practical improvement!
I think I'll turn up an oversize focus knob on my Lathe!
Hal
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#11
Posted 22 July 2007 - 02:32 PM
Partically the variation and setup of equipment

Keep them coming.
Regards, Paul
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#12
Posted 23 July 2007 - 02:35 AM
it is a big improvment on the original. Although it's a little too large with a 2" diagonal (i really only need a 1.25" diagonal but nobody seems to sell a 1.25" SCT.) The larger section is great for fine focus and the smaller section if fine for whizing to close focus quickly. It's a recommended upgrade. From memory the brass shaft is 15mm OD. Mine just has 2 little grub screws to hold it in place.
#13
Posted 23 July 2007 - 06:25 AM
Here's my new 8SE, which I've had since July 10.
Will it ever see light?
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#14
Posted 23 July 2007 - 09:12 AM
It might after a couple of years because it's going to take him that long to build the knob.
Here's my new 8SE, which I've had since July 10.
Will it ever see light?

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Posted 25 July 2007 - 08:45 PM

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Posted 02 August 2007 - 07:15 PM
Well...you know...I mean like hey, why not, Man?
HAL
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Posted 05 August 2007 - 08:05 PM
Brian
#24
Posted 05 August 2007 - 08:16 PM
There is a shaped plate that fits in the Hand Controller slot and a knob that tightens the plate against the angled flange on the Wing Thing. You can angle the WT to any convenient position. The HCs are the same, so there's no problem with it fitting.
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#25
Posted 10 August 2007 - 11:09 PM
Brian
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