King Kong has Arrived

Started by 1953, 02/06/2011 11:40PM

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Posted 02/06/2011 11:40PM Opening Post

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This suck'ah is BIG. But beautiful. Joe at Parallax does nice work.

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"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things" 8O

Posted 02/06/2011 11:41PM #1

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"Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things" 8O

Posted 02/07/2011 03:30AM #2

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Congrats Jeff.....Those are mo better good doin it mounts smile

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Posted 02/07/2011 09:07PM #3

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Jeff

Here's a dumb question. I have Losmandy mounts that are easily rough polar-aligned with the integral boresight. (Im visual only) I dont see that feature on your new mount. How do you polar align it?

Its a beautiful work of art!

Thanks
John

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Posted 02/08/2011 09:15PM #4

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Beautiful mount Jeff, congrats!
Enjoy it! 8)

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Posted 03/08/2011 01:46AM #5

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What a beast the Kong is. Despite the sore back, bruised knuckles and minor cuts & blood during the process, I got the bad boy installed.

Electronics check out fine but, as is the usual state of astro-life this winter, I'm waiting on the weather to dial the set up in.

Jeff

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