Discuss any astro equipment that does not have its own forum, such as focusers, finders, chairs, etc.
ASIAir Pro in stock at FLO
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Greenman »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:28 pm
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Just noticed FLO has good supplies of the ZWO ASIAir in stock (was 26 now at least down to 25 as I just snapped on up!) I expect from the number of...
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That's a powerful little box!
Have fun.
Regards
Graeme
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:43 pm
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Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 am
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Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:57 pm
Questions for binoviewer users
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Bigzmey »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:18 am
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I am thinking of getting a binoviewer for Moon and planets.
For those who already use binoviewers, what EPs do you use? I mostly observe with...
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The WO are the same as my Stellarvue set, these are sold by many retailers just rebranded.
William Optics, Celestron, Telescope Service, Orion,...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:40 pm
Outdoor IR controllable security camera
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AstroBee »
Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:55 am
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Hey guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an outdoor (i.e. waterproof) camera that I can mount outside to monitor my scope. I have a small baby...
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Check out AM Crest, it's a good solid brand that's been around for a while, the cameras support ONVIF standards support most third party security...
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Last post by chris_g
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:21 am
My New Super Easy DSO Finder
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Refractordude »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:48 am
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With this setup I can find whatever I want in less then two minutes. In this video I kept moving the mount towards the target object. The best way is...
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For what it's worth: here's my review of SkEye from the software forum.
Cheers,
JT
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:19 pm
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:10 am
Clear skies!
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Gordon »
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:23 pm
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Just to let everyone know that there will be clear sky for a while!
My old electronic focuser died last night and I had to order a ZWO EAF to take...
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Well,
I’m not one to take failure well. I just kept thinking I could fix the one motor focuser. I had built 2 before this one, which I had made by...
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Last post by Gordon
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:40 am
Hexafoc focusers?
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pakarinen »
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:38 am
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Anybody have experience using a Hexafoc focuser?
If so, how does it compare to a vanilla R&P and / or a Crayford 2-speed? I'd expect it to be about...
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My 8 Newt from the 70's has a Telescopics Helical R & P focuser. It is the best! It should be used across the board!
Cheers,
JT
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Last post by JayTee
Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:42 am
A interesting new diagonal from nPAE
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Lady Fraktor »
Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:25 pm
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Collimatable with an interesting filter change system.
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That looks like it will be a good addition, hopefully you will receive one sometime soon.
I will be interested on your thoughts as the helical...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:38 pm
Now Using A Small Cooler For My Eyepieces
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Refractordude »
Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:07 am
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The cooler allows me to protect eyepieces from dew by adding a few hand warmers at the bottom. It can hold more eyepieces than the tripod spreader....
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The weight of my new eyepieces are to heavy for the cooler's shelf. So I decided to place the eyepieces at the bottom on a small towel. A hand warmer...
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Last post by Refractordude
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:21 pm
I am looking for a filter for m42, your thoughts?
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messier 111 »
Sat Nov 21, 2020 4:13 am
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I am looking for a filter for m42, your thoughts?
I know it is very confusing filters, so I ask for your help please.
there is the uhc, uhc 2, the...
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I was finally able to try the uhc filter (celestron baader) on m42.
Bortle scale 8-9 where I live.
I was very surprised with the result because at...
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Last post by messier 111
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:43 pm
Something New For Dew
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Refractordude »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:49 pm
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LadyFraktor told me about this a while ago. Finally got a jump starter for the 12v hair dryer. I have dew under control for the front lenses. This...
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that's cool and very useful sometimes.
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:23 am
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:00 am
I Have Six New Accessories
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Refractordude »
Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:36 am
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Ordered these as gifts to myself on the morning of December 25th, 2020.
Ordered 225 lens cleaners. I am always running out, so I got the jumbo box...
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A perfect fit. Thanks all for the advise.
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Last post by Refractordude
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:30 am
Nexstar wedge
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japruno »
Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:39 pm
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I have a Nexstar 8i, which I love. I am beginning to learn astrophotography. I have looked for the wedge made for the 8i, but there are none to be...
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Hello and welcome to TSS.
Unfortunately your 8i is on a one-armed alt-az mount. That one arm configuration for your mount was designed to take the...
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Last post by JayTee
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:20 pm
Measuring your eye-pupil at home, Berthon's dynameter
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John Baars »
Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:55 am
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Norton's Staratlas from 1910 shows a little device that will help you measuring your own eye pupil. Later versions show it too.
Originally designed...
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Thanks all for the info. I will try to check my pupil size but I am not going to use belladonna 🙃
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Last post by Michael131313
Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:02 am
Astronomy Tents...
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chartram »
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:58 pm
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Good day and Merry Christmas Eve!
Does anyone here have a experiences to share regarding astronomy tents?
Long story short, we are going to sell...
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Had to laugh a bit - whenever I get a new tent, I also struggle the first couple times I put it up.
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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:24 pm
What Is The Best Stargazing Android App?
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Refractordude »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:41 am
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Would like to put in the name or NGC number, and then go to the object with a scan of the sky. An app that is very easy to use, and free if possible....
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I got these goggles a while ago. I will pop them on before doing a search with the Stellarium app. It will still be great if I can turn the pop up...
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Last post by Refractordude
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:29 pm
Skysync/Starsense/Skyportal helpful for 9.25 AVX?
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Venzen007 »
Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:06 pm
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Hello, everyone. First post here.
I've purchased a C 9.25 AVX, and I'm trying to get some idea of the accessories I need to buy to best equip this...
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I think a lot depends on your age, eyesight, knowledge of the night sky, etc. My eyesight isn't as good as it once was. Two accessories I wouldn't be...
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Last post by jrkirkham
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:16 pm
do you believe in anti-vibration pads?
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messier 111 »
Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:13 am
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I was wondering if it's worth it to have pads.
my mount is on cement.
for a cg-4 mount.
thoughts?
thanks in advance .
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Hi all. I am with JayTee on this. I use similar furniture pads from Lowe's with my XLT150R on CG4 mount. They are much cheaper and do the job quite...
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Last post by Makuser
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:10 pm
Star diagonal problem. (distorted image.) looking for a new one.
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realflow100 »
Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:09 pm
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Any recommendations on some cheap decent 45* star diagonals (I like being able to see things oriented properly. otherwise I get a headache from the...
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my bad it was 18$ but still works fine for the price. image quality is fine.
the biggest benefit i see is the image is oriented upright and not...
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Last post by realflow100
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:57 pm
Tip - red light headset
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Greenman »
Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:27 pm
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For my sins, I am on leave this week and subject to odds & sods repairs to my 190-year-old cottage. Yesterday found me under the sink in our bathroom...
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Nice mod Tony!
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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:10 pm
Smaller Mars and filters
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Jones »
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:05 am
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As Mars gets smaller filters really help. Tonite with my 10 f4.6 and 4mm eyepiece for 292x, could see dark zones along top half...
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Cannot go wrong with Contrast, MSG, or FLD filters.
They seem to be the best of the bunch.
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Last post by Jones
Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:31 am
Question about OAG
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lostone »
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:51 am
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I have a quick question about OAG's in general. Yes I know some love them and some hate them.
I'm looking at getting an OAG for my RC instead of...
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The OAG is focused by making its light path exactly the same as the light path of the imaging camera. As long as the two paths are the same length,...
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Sun Nov 29, 2020 1:51 pm
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