Hi Michael I have purchased a custom adapter, identical to that used by Don Goldman, made by PreciseParts...this allows me to use the RCOS STL adapter which...
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Joost Ruitenschild
djemmerz
Mar 1, 2006 10:23 am
I am using 2 12v 7Ah batteries nicely fixed into a small aluminum suitcase. The suitcase has a number of switches. One of the switches connects the batteries...
34952
mpastro2001
Mar 1, 2006 10:27 am
Hi Neil okay, here is the link to the crop of the top right hand corner of the image which clearly shows several stars clipped. ...
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Art Ciampi (Texas Nau...
art1942us
Mar 1, 2006 2:19 pm
It is possible to pinch the optics of the FSQ-106 using the tube holder with two rings. We have had this happen in the past. there is a middle element near the...
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Gene Horr
genehorr
Mar 1, 2006 4:01 pm
Looks like it. This is a newer product I was not aware of. Thanks for the correction. Gene Horr...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 1, 2006 4:39 pm
Sounds like Art tracked it down. Try it with just a little less ring pressure....
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Pawel T. Lancucki
plancuck66
Mar 1, 2006 5:10 pm
I have heard of someone using portable 12-24V power supply build for Mac portable computers. It is switched-circuit supply with high efficiency. No first-hand...
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Chris
forehaven
Mar 1, 2006 5:16 pm
Excellent to hear from a real user Randy. Thanks! Chris ... 12V ... Usually, I ... 24V ... had...
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Pawel T. Lancucki
plancuck66
Mar 1, 2006 5:21 pm
Guys, I had no experience of P2Z but I have recently acquired a second-hand EM-1. The first light was just last weekend in a 2 hour window without clouds. I...
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Chris
forehaven
Mar 1, 2006 5:25 pm
Well Greg, your note prompted me to just go ahead and call Art in Houston this am, he feels it is indeed out of collimation. Since I have no idea how to do...
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Murray
mpaulsonca
Mar 1, 2006 7:46 pm
Hi: I had some concern with an AP 130 I picked up many years ago, and traced it to the diagonal. What you do is take out the diagonal and use the scope,...
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domek_ws
Mar 1, 2006 9:23 pm
I have some experience with 24V power supply. I am using one with my EM-10. I bought it for US$25. It works fine. It is a converter from 12V to 24V and looks...
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pandrolmb@...
Mar 1, 2006 10:06 pm
Martin, As long as the contact area of the rings is uniform around the tube (X2), it is technically unlikely that tension would result in pinched optics....
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drclarkjr
Mar 1, 2006 10:42 pm
I picked up a very slightly used FS102-II last Fall as a more-portable alternative to my TOA-130. The new retractable dewshield makes it nice and compact, and...
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michaelwwinslow
Mar 1, 2006 11:39 pm
I use a cassidy plate with parallax rings.. see http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp? forum_post_id=395739&poll_id=&news_id=&page=1 No flexure at all....
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 2, 2006 1:29 am
Hey there, Eddie. Which diagonal are you using? The TNR custom one or the standard TAK one? Do you other 1.25" EPs come to focus with your setup? I use the...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 2, 2006 1:35 am
Nice setup, Michael. Horrible Windows destop, though. <VBG>. Just kidding...Neil...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 2, 2006 2:01 am
This could also be the result of a tilt in the camera - a lack of orthagonality of the image plane. You threaded throughout, or is their a sleeve involved...
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sforster12
Mar 2, 2006 2:25 am
I have the same problem with my FSQ-106. It's been too cold to sort it out, but if I'm the slightest bit out of focus, the stars are elongated. I have my rings...
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Mike J. Shade
mjlshade
Mar 2, 2006 2:34 am
I have an FS 102 and I looked at the objective...it is more than a little dirty...anyone have any ideas on cleaning quick and easy while dew shield still on...
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michaelwwinslow
Mar 2, 2006 2:49 am
thanks!.. The desktop is now changed.. the HD on that PC crashed. I got the <insert system disk> message this sunday.. it's back now with a new drive.. now...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 2, 2006 3:22 am
Sorry to hear you had the problems. I hope everything works out OK for you....
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Tom Carrico
smjt7331
Mar 2, 2006 3:27 am
Be very careful. You can clean it if you are very careful. I thought I was, but let a drop of cleaning solution (3 parts distilled water, 1 part 99% isopropyl...
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bradgregley10
Mar 2, 2006 3:41 am
Good Chris, I am sure it is a simple adjustment for them. As far as I know the lens cell has push-pull screws for adjustments. Greg....
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bradgregley10
Mar 2, 2006 3:45 am
And lots of tissues, only one small area at a time and make sure it is thoroughly wiped off or you will get little streaks. The lenses come up very nicely. ...
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eddieua2000
Mar 2, 2006 6:41 am
Neil, I am using Tak's diagonal. I have no problem in reaching focus with other EPs. Thanks Eddie ... TAK one? ... 106. ... this ... adaptor...
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Michael Downing
astroden2003
Mar 2, 2006 1:02 pm
I was wondering if any of you BRC users on the list can help me with an issue I am trying to work through. If I shoot 5min or 10min subs with my setup...
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mikecatfin
Mar 2, 2006 4:52 pm
... Is this safe for the coatings? I was under the impression that cleaning the optics is a big no-no.....
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billkny
Mar 2, 2006 5:46 pm
Looks like a good deal, where is it available? Thanks, Bill ... my ... http://www.astrofotografia.zone.pl/gear/zestaw_wide_field/zestaw_7.jpg ... GoTo...
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Filipe Dias
fil_days
Mar 2, 2006 6:05 pm
I think the do-it-your-self cleaning of the glass is a healthy tabu.. It shouldn't be done! If you do it, you should be more than extremely careful. You should...
