Discuss any astro equipment that does not have its own forum, such as focusers, finders, chairs, etc.
missing website?
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mcolbert »
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:55 am
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for the past week or so I have been trying to log into astronomytechnologytoday.com and there doesn't seem to be any access. From browsing other...
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Seems to be happening for me too on firefox (version 68.0.1)
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Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:13 am
Power Supply Type?
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JayTee »
Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:17 pm
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So while rummaging in the garage I came across a power supply. It says it's 12V, so I tested it and yes, it is 12VDC -- I think.
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It is a switching power supply with an output of 12 Volts D.C. It is rated for use with information technology equipment (ITE) and Audio Visual...
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Last post by Intrepid
Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:47 am
Show us your Astronomical Clinometer
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seer »
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:49 pm
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This should be very interesting to see because there all kinds of ways to make a clinometer.
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Wixey and a spare no-name from Harbor Freight.
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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:07 pm
Adjustable diagonals ?
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goldstar »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:55 pm
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I've looked around but cannot find a diagonal with adjustments to the mirror or prism angles.
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This is the only diagonal that has collimation adjustment built into it that I can think of.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:54 pm
Bahtinov Mask
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Graeme1858 »
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:02 pm
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As I was setting up last night I set focus on Arcturus using my Bahtinov mask.
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That looks really nice, mine looks pretty crappy when focusing on jupiter... Phill
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Last post by Ozypic
Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:08 pm
Saddle adapter ?
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by Don Quixote » Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:24 pm
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Is there an adapter to take a V saddle mount to a D saddle mount configuration for use with the losmandy rail?
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10 4 Andrey.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:12 pm
need help with a hard to find part
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radarsski »
Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:37 am
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I recently got a Celestron CGE mount. It is a heavy duty mount so much sop that i want to get polar alignment dead on when I do so as not having to...
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I recently got a Celestron CGE mount. It is a heavy duty mount so much sop that i want to get polar alignment dead on when I do so as not having to...
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Last post by KingClinton
Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:40 am
145-147mm Tube Rings
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Exparrot »
Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:39 pm
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Anyone know where I might find some 147mm tube rings? I've done a quick search around the Internet, but came up short. Before I deep dive into...
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I have two sets of rings with the three screw centering option, one large set and one medium sized set. With these I can mount any sized scope from...
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Last post by Ozman
Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:00 am
Focus Masks
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seer »
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:45 pm
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Today I am making Hartmann Focus Masks for my 76mm & 114mm Newtonians. I have a lot of them done already. Just mostly some gluing and painting to go....
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Thanks Don. I did think that would be the case. It always was for photographic lenses at any rate.understand the temperature fluctuation thing. I...
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:46 am
Tripod Stone Bags
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seer »
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:24 pm
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I just found out about tripod stone bags. I was searching amazon for outside painting stuff and came a crossed them. They should be able to work for...
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I think that the only one of my tripods that has a hook is the one used with my binocular parallelogram.
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Last post by seer
Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:51 pm
domes and other structures
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mcolbert »
Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:11 am
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would it be possible to create a separate forum sub section for domes and other 'housing' / warm room / workspace designs?
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The Observatories forum would be the appropriate place.
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Last post by mcolbert
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:20 am
Cross Staff
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seer »
Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:08 pm
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Hi !
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Last post by Arsene37
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:02 am
Suggestions for battling dew
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prowler75 »
Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:41 pm
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Hi Friends!
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I was surprised how quickly dew can make a session come to a disappointing end when I switched from a dob to an SCT.
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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:08 am
Another $50 hunk of metal!
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smp »
Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:23 pm
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SIGH!
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Take care. Completely discharged batteries may be unreliable as the plates get swollen and short out.
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Last post by Jennifer Christine
Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:15 pm
cheaper triple finderscope mount bracket
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ARock »
Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:35 am
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These double/triple finderscope mount brackets used to be expensive (Orion Y bracket) in the $40-$50 range. These are useful on Dobs if you want to...
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I might put one of these on my big scope. Right now it just has a telrad.
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Last post by helicon
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:14 pm
INSTRUCTIONS
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seer »
Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:03 pm
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I obviously haven't seen the instructions for everything. In fact probably compared to a lot of you I have seen very little instructions for...
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Yes, documentation is a pet peeve of mine. Most product documentation is either written by the techie who designed the product and who has no concept...
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Last post by Don Quixote
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:21 pm
Lid Knobs
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seer »
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:46 pm
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Ha! Makes sense. I keep my telescope in the garage covered with a synthetic cloth shower curtain for the same reason. Especially pollen this time of...
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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Gradating Tripod Legs
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seer »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:13 pm
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Last post by seer
Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:13 pm
Lunt Blocking Filter
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Altocumulus »
Sat May 11, 2019 2:15 pm
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Still waiting after 3 weeks, for a replacement green filter, and no response to whether it's been despatched!
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I matters very little. We've had nothing but cloud and / or rain since I got the first one!
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Last post by Altocumulus
Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:42 am
Lens Cleaning Bulbs
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seer »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:01 am
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That bulb's a god-send for the sensor.
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Last post by seer
Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:07 am
Pegasus Ultimate
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Altocumulus »
Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:02 am
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Does anyone use one?
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I bought a two way splitter off eBay. Two Male to one female.
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Last post by Aidi
Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:57 pm
StellarVue RACI finder first light
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Bigzmey »
Tue May 28, 2019 12:25 am
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On Friday I managed to catch a break in clouds to snick a trip to Anza. :D Observing report will follow. Here I just want to review my new StellarVue...
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Great to hear! I've been using the Baader Vario 10x60 with my Intes MK66. The SV sounds like a lower cost option to get the same benefits (eyepiece...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Tue May 28, 2019 3:44 am
GSO focuser split in housing
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Ben Cartwright SASS »
Tue May 21, 2019 3:28 pm
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Thought I would start a new thread on this one.
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They said it would be about 4 months. However right now it is working the fine focus will lift the Quark and 174mm-cool but it is not smooth. Just...
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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Wed May 22, 2019 7:12 pm
Is there an adapter for this?
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StarBru »
Fri May 17, 2019 6:14 pm
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I want to attach a ES/Meade type finderscope dovetail to my 10 Meade LXD55 Schmidt Newtonian to use a Meade 60mm finderscope I currently own. The...
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:oops: I am re-thinking this whole adapter thing right now! I didn't get in touch with Jim at ScopeStuff yet but I am realizing that my Meade 10 SN...
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Last post by StarBru
Sat May 18, 2019 8:41 pm
REVIEW: Celestron NexYZ Universal Smartphone Adapter
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avid.astronomer »
Wed May 15, 2019 5:05 pm
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As many know, I like to do afocal astrophotography using a smartphone. Originally, I would hold the smartphone to the eyepiece, wiggle it around...
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Nice review Tom! Glad you found one you like. Do share some pics you get with it. :)
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Last post by avid.astronomer
Thu May 16, 2019 6:50 pm
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