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![]() Bobsprit wrote: Stroll down to your local Volvo shop, better yet attend a SAE congress expo and education seminar on the subject. The point is, Josie, that someone with a casual interest need not be in the dark about such things. I can learn about this technology with ease and IF it truly interests me, go the extra step. I'm a long time observer of the sky, planets and stars, but that learning process started with movies and TV. But you don't look at stars anymore? Cheers |
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But you don't look at stars anymore?
Cheers I currently use a Celestron 9.25 for most observing. I use it mostly in PA where the skies are darker. I used to own a Dynascope and a little Questar for travel. My current scope has a computer GOTO drive, but I still miss using setting circles! RB |
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![]() Bobsprit wrote: But you don't look at stars anymore? Cheers I currently use a Celestron 9.25 for most observing. I use it mostly in PA where the skies are darker. I used to own a Dynascope and a little Questar for travel. My current scope has a computer GOTO drive, but I still miss using setting circles! I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Cheers |
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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I traded up for it because the CF tube made a big difference in how quickly I could start a session. I beleive it's the best small portable around and it can provide refractor like images at times. I also owned a C8 Classic, which was also very nice. I probably should have stuck with the C8 because I used it more-easier to set up. Which scope do you own? RB |
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![]() "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with telescopes that ordinary folk can own. Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to sites that show what is possible? I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something better, but I know sod all about telescopes. Regards Donal -- |
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![]() Donal wrote: I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something better, but I know sod all about telescopes. Tasco are not generally very good instruments. Anything sold in a department store is just a toy. I'd say you really get what you pay for. Quality lenses and mirrors are expensive and as size goes up the price goes up faster. A rough guide, don't look at less than 3" aperture costing about $1000 (the smallest worthwhile aperture). A 5" Mak or 8" SCT might also be found for that sort of figure. Some Dobs are good value and you can get about a 8-10" mirror for that. Check out Meade and Celestron as starters. Then you'll have to add eyepeices (good ones are more than $150)etc. I'd recommend you go to a star party, astronomers are really nice and helpful and will help you get started. Quality second hand kit can be good but good optics tend to hold their price... Cheers |
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![]() "Navigator" wrote: snip Thanks for changing the subject line. I'm surprised at how many suckers bit on the bait and never changed the subject line... Carry on, LP |
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I mounted my new telescope on my boom. The first night was great, I
discovered a new planet, oddly linear in shape, which I call Merjupvenars. Unfortunately, I fell asleep without dismantling the scope, and in the morning, the sun made use of the gentle side to side sway, and cut my boat in half. Popeye "Donal" wrote in message ... "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with telescopes that ordinary folk can own. Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to sites that show what is possible? I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something better, but I know sod all about telescopes. Regards Donal -- |
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![]() "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with telescopes that ordinary folk can own. Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to sites that show what is possible? I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something better, but I know sod all about telescopes. Regards Donal -- |
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![]() Donal wrote: "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any photography? Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with telescopes that ordinary folk can own. Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to sites that show what is possible? I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something better, but I know sod all about telescopes. Regards Donal, The capability of modern amateur eqiupment is staggering look at this: http://www.buytelescopes.com/gallery/gallery.asp?sg=8 and there are lots of other amateur sites to browse. Cheers |
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