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Posts Made By: Bob Chan

March 3, 2009 10:21 PM Forum: Reflectors

Vixen/Celestron SP-C6 Reflector

Posted By Bob Chan
I have a friend with a SPC-6 reflector made by Vixen. It will not come into focus. I have no experience with this type of sliding focuser. Can anybody shed any light on this scope for me? Thanks in advance?

August 26, 2009 04:47 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

RA Worm Gear Shaft Assembly for CG-5 Mount

Posted By Bob Chan
Hello, I had a misfortune with my CG-5 mount. It fell over and landed on the RA Worm gear shaft. The protrusion that extends out where you mount the manual clutch assembly snapped off, Does anyone know where I may be able to purchase another one? Thank you in advance for any help.

Bob

January 27, 2010 08:38 PM Forum: Refractors

Refractor Lens Question

Posted By Bob Chan
Hi, I have a friend of mine with a 90mm Meade Refractor with a doublet. He did something stupid, he took the cell apart and isn't sure how to put the lenses back properly. Can anyone let me know which way the lenses go back together. There was a thick and thin lens. I don't have the guts to take one apart to check. Thanks in advance for any help.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob

September 30, 2010 09:01 AM Forum: Refractors

Meade DS 90 Refractor Problem

Posted By Bob Chan
Hello Everyone, I have a friend who has a Meade 90mm DS series refractor. It has a problem that I have never run across before. You can focus objects with it, however when you look at bright objects, such as Jupiter, the moons focus okay, the focus on Jupiter shows detail, except that Jupiter is surrounded with a bright round halo, any ideas on what is wrong? Thank in advance for any ideas.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob

November 3, 2002 06:41 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Poll: Astronomy Software

Posted By Bob Chan
Mike, I have both The Sky, Version 4 Level 4, and Starry Night Pro. Both are excellent programs. The Sky can do more things, but it is a steeper learning curve. I live in the SF Bay Area also. If you want to, you can send me a personal E-Mail to answer any questions about either software, or what kind of scope you want to get. ([email protected]) Good luck on whatever you choose.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob (Chan)

August 30, 2003 05:54 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best EP for 10" Dob

Posted By Bob Chan
I like to use a number of eyepieces when I use my 10" f 4.5 equatorial. 31mm Nagler, 26mm Nagler, 20mm Nagler and 14mm Ultra Wide. They all work fantastic, depending on what you want to view. I have higher power eyepieces also, but these 4 are the ones I use the most.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob (Chan)

September 17, 2003 04:44 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Anybody here looked through a binocular telescope?

Posted By Bob Chan
A friend of mine has a 4.7" Binoscope made by Tatsuro Matsumoto from Japan. The images through it are like 3D. The optical tubes are both achromats. It is very impressive and when he goes to star parties, a lot of people are always wanting to take a peek through his scope. It was very reasonably priced. I think he paid about $3200 with the mount. Including shipping from Japan.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob (Chan)

November 12, 2003 06:57 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Source For Finder Dovetails??

Posted By Bob Chan
Bill, Not even Orion? - Good Luck on your quest.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob

December 1, 2003 08:41 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Hey Guys Tell my wife (Leni ) I,m not alone!

Posted By Bob Chan
Dave, I am Single, But I have a room that definitely sounds a lot like yours. It's full of all my Hobbies, I can stay in
there for an entire day and never be bored, reliving all the good times in my life. Everybody needs a room like that.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob

March 13, 2004 08:40 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Somebody tell Al Nagler he mispronounces his name.

Posted By Bob Chan
It is pronunced Naygler.

Clear, Dark and Steady Skies,

Spaced-Out Bob

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