Posts Made By: Chas Argent

March 29, 2003 05:06 PM Forum: Chinese Optics Imports

Suggestion For Burgess Website

Posted By Chas Argent

I'm very interested in some of the products that Burgess offers, but I find real information & data about them is lacking. To say that binoculars "come with all the standard features" is vague. I want to know things like weight, diopter adjustability, straps, cases, coatings, etc. More info makes me more comfortable with buying. Only a few tidbits are actually listed. Just a thought.

Regards,
Chas Argent

March 30, 2003 06:42 AM Forum: Astro Binoculars

Double Images In Orion 10 x 70...?

Posted By Chas Argent

Folks-

I picked up an older pair of Orion 10 x 70s (model #3232) at a yard sale & they show a second image of each star-one high left, the other lower right-like the two optical tubes aren't quite working together. No adjustment I make seems to change it. Is there a way to solve this? I'd hate to toss 'em but I don't know how to alleviate this problem. Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Chas Argent

April 1, 2003 03:50 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Why Do You Need A Guidescope?

Posted By Chas Argent

Why not just turn on the clock drive & let 'er rip? Is it because you can't necessarily look through the camera all the time? Okay, stupid question I guess...

Thanks,
Chas

April 1, 2003 05:45 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

STAR HOC 80mm F/6 EQ Refractor Telescope

Posted By Chas Argent

Does anyone have any experience with these scopes from Hardin Optical on Oregon? It loooks pretty much like your standard Chinese ST 80 with an EQ mount. Also,any experience with Hardin?

Thanks,
Chas

April 2, 2003 08:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best Collimating Tool Is...?

Posted By Chas Argent

I'm somewhat bewildered by the various collimation tools available. I have an Orion XT8 Dob & am curious-laser, cheshire, what works best?

-Chas Argent

April 12, 2003 07:07 AM Forum: Telescope Making