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Started by stevew , Oct 16 2013 12:29 AM
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#151 photonhunter

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Posted 02 February 2014 - 10:10 PM

Here is my C90 riding on my Parallax Instruments HD200C. While the scope is a tad over mounted, it is extremely stable -- even in high winds!

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#152 Cometeer

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Posted 02 February 2014 - 10:14 PM

Here is my C90 riding on my Parallax Instruments HD200C. While the scope is a tad over mounted, it is extremely stable -- even in high winds!


A tad huh?

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Posted 02 February 2014 - 10:44 PM

Here is my C90 riding on my Parallax Instruments HD200C. While the scope is a tad over mounted, it is extremely stable -- even in high winds!

:lol: :funny: :rockon:

#154 DeanAK

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Posted 02 February 2014 - 11:04 PM

I just got my Losmandy dovetail in the mail so I was to test fit and get everything balanced. Now I'm just hoping for some clear skies.

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#155 Geo31

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Posted 02 February 2014 - 11:40 PM

Here is my C90 riding on my Parallax Instruments HD200C. While the scope is a tad over mounted, it is extremely stable -- even in high winds!


WINNER!

#156 beanerds

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 02:17 AM

:cool: I am sure I have seen that before somewhere?, looking good Matt , I did not receive a PM will you send it again .
Thanks .
Brian.

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#157 DoctorNoodle

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 03:10 PM

Here is my C90 riding on my Parallax Instruments HD200C. While the scope is a tad over mounted, it is extremely stable -- even in high winds!

I don't think you could ever over mount a telescope. Now if you ever decide to upgrade to something like a 5-inch SCT, you're ready.
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Posted 03 February 2014 - 08:17 PM

Finally got first light on mine in the new observatory--camera working, permanently polar aligned, mirrors spaced to spec, collimated, and placed on the pier. Image I posted a few weeks ago was before I had the camera mounted, etc.

PlaneWave CDK 12.5" on an AP-900 with an SBIG STXL-6303 camera and filter wheel in a 10' ProDome observatory.

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#159 donnie3

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 09:09 PM

jared, that is one fantastic setup. I cant imagine what the cost was for a setup like that, but what the heck! if its your hobby and it gives one a great deal of satisfaction, why not. good luck and happy sailing across the universe. donnie3

#160 KellyMcGrew

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 10:12 PM

My EdgeHD 11 on AP900 mounted on AstroPier on the AstroPatio with AstroFurniture.

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#161 donnie3

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 11:24 PM

nice area to observe. I have a similar setup, small privacy fence, concrete patio but the only difference is, in the winter we have snow and in Florida you don't have to worry about that, LUCKY!!!!! hate winter!

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 11:28 PM

Kelly, I see from your signature line that you also have a Meade 16 on an AP-1200. Just curious, why two permanent scopes?

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 11:34 PM

jared, that is one fantastic setup. I cant imagine what the cost was for a setup like that, but what the heck! if its your hobby and it gives one a great deal of satisfaction, why not. good luck and happy sailing across the universe. donnie3


Thanks, Donnie, I think it will be well worth it to me. Frankly, the land was the biggest expense, not the equipment.

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Posted 04 February 2014 - 09:46 PM

Finally got first light on mine in the new observatory--camera working, permanently polar aligned, mirrors spaced to spec, collimated, and placed on the pier. Image I posted a few weeks ago was before I had the camera mounted, etc.

PlaneWave CDK 12.5" on an AP-900 with an SBIG STXL-6303 camera and filter wheel in a 10' ProDome observatory.

Holy *BLEEP* ! :bow:

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Posted 08 February 2014 - 09:29 PM

My "new to me" C9.25 XLT, modified with Carbon Fiber tube.

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Posted 08 February 2014 - 11:10 PM

Waiting for darkness tonight... Click for bigger photo.

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Posted 08 February 2014 - 11:58 PM

Acquired a cg5, no tripod so i made one, bought a near new C8xlt ota from a fellow C.Ner. A 6 volt battery and ra. drive, and the sky is the limit.

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:54 AM

Nice job on the tripod. It does what it has to do.
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 11:54 AM

Looking good, Jared.

Is that located at the new site?

Regards,

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 12:00 PM

Celestron C9.25 Edge HD SCT:

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 12:10 PM

Waiting for darkness tonight... Click for bigger photo.


The rig is lookin' good Wes, especially with the ADM kit. We have the same observing chair BTW. Love mine.

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 12:27 PM

Thanks Doug! That chair is great. :)

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 12:42 PM

Nice observing location Jim. With that and a fine mount you should have gone 1100.

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 01:07 PM

The rug is a nice touch. I set up on snow or pine needles.....so I'm a little jealous!

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Posted 09 February 2014 - 03:10 PM

Looking good, Jared.

Is that located at the new site?

Regards,

Jim


Yup! The observatory is finally taking shape. I just need to finish the solar installation (already got the panels up) and I will be good to go. You can see a thread on the construction process here on the "observatories" forum.

First light was on the 27th of January (just using battery power). About another four weeks to go and I should have the whole thing complete. A cottage for sleeping over (canvas over a wood frame--nothing too fancy), solar panels to supply power for everything, a warm room/power shed for the batteries, inverter, computer, etc., a 10' diameter ProDome made out of fiberglass, and the scope, of course.
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