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Posts Made By: David Williams

April 26, 2002 02:50 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Off Axis Solar filter

Posted By David Williams
I recently purchased a Kendrick Baader solar filter for a 12" LX200 from Hands on Optics. It was represented as a "full aperture" but turned out to be a Off Axis type when recieved. After some thoughtI wonder if I may be better off with this than the " full aperture" I expected. Can anyone expand on the pro's and con's of each type and comment as to which may be best for the casual observer?

May 4, 2002 05:32 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Free Clouds with every purchase

Posted By David Williams
Every time I get new scope stuff it clouds up for a week or more. I just got a Russel 13mmUW, 20mm UW and a 4.8 sct reducer. Has anybody else got any of these that can tell me about them while I wait for the clouds to clear? Should I expect a week of clouds for each item or is it by the order?

May 4, 2002 11:30 PM Forum: Telescope Making

10" F5 Carbon Fiber ATM

Posted By David Williams
This has been a long time coming. I had to make all the molds first then do this prototype. Aviation grade Carbon Fiber upper and lower tubes. Carbon truss tubes with quick release connectors. Lots of work left to be done including finishing and building the rocker base. This one being a protoype it is a little heavier than it has to be. As it is now it weighs in at 22 lbs complete with University Optics cell and mirror. I have a carbon cell ready for the next prototype to save some weight. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

May 7, 2002 11:27 PM Forum: Meade

tick tick tick.............

Posted By David Williams
The clock has been ticking for 5 weeks now waiting on my 12" LX200 GPS. My dealer has heard nothing from Meade. Does anybody have any clues on how long it is taking now to get one?

May 12, 2002 01:21 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Zap a dap of Dew?

Posted By David Williams
Ok I'll play dumb guy on this (easy for me). If its all that important for optics to adjust in temerature to the air then how can dew zappers not reek havoc with air currents and optics? Let me guess its still better that a 1/4" of dew?

May 25, 2002 05:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

201xt autoguider

Posted By David Williams
I am looking for opinions and advice on the 201xt autoguider
I want to get into CCD but I think I want to try 35mm too. I have heard a 201xt is a pain to use. Whats up and is there anything better for both uses?

June 23, 2002 11:16 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Nikon Focus Screen

Posted By David Williams
After my first night out with a 35mm Nikon on my LX 200 I am ready for a focus screen change. But what do I want? Somebody has that all figured out. Please let me in on what I need.

June 30, 2002 01:52 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Newbie can't focus.......

Posted By David Williams
Well I have a Nikon "D" screen on order and I thank all for that suggestion. After the last roll I got back I am wondering if what my eyes see as in focus is not what the camera wants. Do I need one of the STI focus aids or is there something else I am missing.

September 22, 2002 11:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Am I spoiled by Alt Az?

Posted By David Williams
After being away from astronomy for many years I jumped back in with a LX200. I just got a LXD-55 AR-6 annd that GEM is a pain in the rumpski. Is there some easy way to get used to these oor a quick setup procedure or am I doomed to be a goto guy in Alt Az forever.

October 1, 2002 02:47 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

SBIG ST-6

Posted By David Williams
I have a chance to pick up a SBIG ST-6 used. Can anyone give a a first hand run down on this as a starter CCD to use on my 12" LX200? I know its a discontinued model but i have no idea what they sold for new and what it should be worth now.
Thanks for your help!

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