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Posts Made By: john raymond

December 13, 2009 01:00 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Universal Astronomics

Posted By john raymond
Any small business can stop suddenly.

Try ordering from a UA dealer.

The UA mount I had was high-quality.

John

December 18, 2009 02:05 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Excellent Binoculars

Posted By john raymond
http://www.binoscope.com/

http://www.buytelescopes.com/Category/86-astronomical-binoculars.aspx?Price=3001-

http://www.buytelescopes.com/Products/9001-Swarovski-8x56-slc-b-60th-anniversary-edition-binoculars.aspx

http://www.buytelescopes.com/Products/637-Fujinon-polaris-10x70-fmt-sx-wcarrying-case.aspx

I had the Fujinon 16x70 for 10 years. Sold with regrets now.
Currently have Swaro 8x50. No dissapointment at all with either. Just tired arms sometimes.

Good luck,
John

December 30, 2009 09:28 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Universal Astronomics

Posted By john raymond
I just checked the website. Good to see they are still in business. I enjoyed the display at NEAF.

John

January 23, 2010 02:47 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Counterbalance issues...

Posted By john raymond
I added springs to my former Discovery 12.5" dob, worked very well. The only imbalance after that was when the scope was near horizontal. I was using 2" naglers, 50mm optical finder, and Telrad. The spring setup was similar to the Orion XT dobs.

Good Luck
john

January 24, 2010 01:57 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Eyepiece Musings/Snowed Over

Posted By john raymond
I have a pair of the 15 WA Ultima. I never suspected the existence of these ep's until last year. Found two on Amart. Back when Orion advertised the Ultimas and Ultrascopics, the Ultimas went from 12.5mm to 18mm. The Ultras were in steps of 5: 20,15,10mm. I assumed the 15 Ultima did not exist due to the overlap. This was late 90's-early 2000's.

The 15 WA is very similar to the Televue 15 WF in small size , excellent views, and tight eye relief. I dont use them enough to really compare. I prefer the TV 15 plossl.

John




January 24, 2010 02:14 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Counterbalance issues...

Posted By john raymond

http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=565948&poll_id=&news_id=&page=4

http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=205806&poll_id=&news_id=&page=9

John

March 8, 2010 11:00 PM Forum: Refractors

New, old refractor!

Posted By john raymond
Photo please

A nice refractor built with pride and craftsmanship...good to hear about it. grin

March 15, 2010 12:52 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Observing report; March 7, 8 & 9

Posted By john raymond
Jeff

What size sketchbook are you using?
What size circle?

I use a 5.5 x 8.5" book, six 2-inch circles drawn with a 2" eyepiece skirt. Im thinking two 4-inch circles per page may be better.

John

April 21, 2010 11:06 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

NEAF SSP 2010

Posted By john raymond
Here is a photo of the Solar Star Party taken thru a Baader Continuum filter.

July 10, 2010 03:34 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Astromart Supporters Mean Everything ....

Posted By john raymond
I am the only person at Green Bank wearing an Astromart t-shirt.

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