... Yeah I gathered that, but I decided to let that slide and roll it off my shoulder. And I agree, I was thinking about the N8i, the N8GPS (on a good wedge ...
Hey Keith, The LX 90 is the only one that I would put above the asgt in the price range we are talking about. There is no better scope for the price of $1699...
Same oops here, I thought you were talking about the one armed bandit 8i. Still the asgt is a good start for low end beginners. I still say go for the LX 90 8...
ok, im over text communications... I did not say it would be BAD, just that it would be more difficult. And not everybody can afford those CCD cameras. So...
what about the subsequent posts of mine that you DONT let through? Im over it, I will post no more opinions, questions only from now on. I don't need this. ...
... Hulett, He hasn't used 90% of the equipment he comments on, and that is obvious to people that have used the equipment. Most of his research is done on the...
... Then why did you 1 day ago recommend it to someone ???? "ubergroovin" wrote: "Celestron advanced series C8SGT or meade LXD75-8S-AT are good choices for...
Hi Stef and Robert, thanks again for the responses. So, where were we? Oh yeah... "That article is only referring to signal to noise." The article refers to...
Hello, Are any members of this group in an astronomy group in the UK near Essex as i wish to join one near the Essex Suffolk border. Kind Regards Stewart...
I have deleted my own message, with apologies to the group. I responded to the message below, but, upon reading my answer on the forum, I found two typos that...
... Sky and Telescope maintains a database of astronomy clubs: http://skyandtelescope.com/resources/organizations/ A Google search also turned up this list for...
Hi all, I have just purchased a vintage Orange C14. I need a mount for it. The choices I have are the Losmandy G11, Losmandy Titan (a real stretch for my...
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your help on this matter. I did another search after i posted a message and found an astronomy group not too far from me although their...
This morning we got an unexpected clear sky so I took out my Solar Rig for some viewing. The Rig consists of an Apex 90mm Mak with a Baader solar film filter...
Thanks Gene, I'll let you handle the nitty gritty details about this topic, you seem more qualified than me. In the last couple of days I've searched the net...
Hi Chuck: If you don't mind my asking, what is your budget? That will help with suggestions for alternate mounts. I will say the G-11 is not a good choice for...
Hi Kevin, my budget for the mount is about $5000 but since there's really nothing between the G11 at $3000 plus and the Titan/AP900 at $7000 I guess around...
Hi Chuck: With that as an upper limit, I recommend that you consider the Takahashi NJP mount. It is one of the finest mounts available today, below the...
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Hi, anybody have or been involved with a S.Steve scope?? I know that they are not the cheapest route for a six inch scope but the thought of a hand figured...
... seem more ... Probably not true. I pulled my last few posts on this thread because, after thinking about it again, I realized that I only understood a part...
In a message dated 4/29/2005 7:01:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ... retired ... Stewart, Keep in mind that when the retired gentleman made his scope, he...
I feel the need to say that I have no vested interest in a particular conclusion beyond the desire to understand the how and why of CCD astro imaging. I am not...
I think you need to distinguish between angular size of the Airy disc, and the actual linear size which is certainly important for photography or CCD imaging....
Hello Tim, The reason for me getting interested in telescope making is partly due to helping me understand the parts and processes of a telescopes operation. ...
Hi all. The smart side of me is crying 'keep your head down' but I rarely listen to him! My experience of optics/ccd imaging is mostly from the photographic ...
... Steve is a friend of mine, and an extremely knowledgable and honest fellow, so I'm a bit biased. I've never used one of his scopes myself, but a good...
Hello Chuck: A number of folks successfully use a Mountain Instruments MI-250 with a C14 OTA. http://www.mountaininstruments.com/pages/mi250Go-To.html They...
