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Posts Made By: Michael Kawada

July 2, 2002 11:59 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Aperture-Masking

Posted By Michael Kawada
I've read over and over that larger-aperture telescopes are better on nights where the seeing is good or better, and that most of the times the smaller scope (up to 6") beats the larger scope in fine detail/contrast/etc. when seeing is just average.

If that is the case, does aperture masking solve this problem? Let's say the seeing isn't good enough to use a 10" - would masking it down to 5" (or so) be a good idea? Is that the whole point of aperture masking?

-Mike

July 3, 2002 11:15 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

What to use to blacken edges?

Posted By Michael Kawada
What can I use to blacken the inside barrel in an eyepiece?

-Mike

July 9, 2002 03:34 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

OIII or Ultrablock for 9.25

Posted By Michael Kawada
For the given aperture, which one? How about the Sirius filters?

-Mike

July 13, 2002 02:30 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Wood vs Metal Tripod (again)

Posted By Michael Kawada
I finally received the custom-made mount/tripod I purchased. Problem! It's 100% metal (aluminum and stainless steel) and extremely heavy! The tripod alone is 21 lbs compared to my Vixen wood tripod which is about 9 lbs. Question! is the metal tripod more stable than the wood in this case? The metal tripod feels extremely stable, but I also know that wood tripods tend to be more stable? Of course, I'm sure there are exeptions? Is this one of them?

-Mike

July 13, 2002 05:22 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

What focusing method do you use?

Posted By Michael Kawada
To all SCT owners: standard moving primary focusing? crayford? other?

July 14, 2002 12:21 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: G-9.25 or C-11 ?

Posted By Michael Kawada
I have a 9.25 right now. One day I plan to get a C-11. If I had the money and neither scope I'd get the C-11.
I've never looked through a C-11 b4 but there's 1.75" more aperture. Also, the C-11 is the same length as the C-9 and only about 3-5 lbs heavier? Something small.

-Mike

July 14, 2002 12:39 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade 8x50 Finderscope

Posted By Michael Kawada
Are these any good? I own one and I can't really say. Are stars supposed to be sharp through them? The only things that seem to be sharp are terrestrial.

Also, why are 7x50 finders so expensive?

-Mike

July 17, 2002 12:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Old Kendrick Dew Heaters compatible w/ New?

Posted By Michael Kawada
Anyone know if the Kendrick Model 2 controller will work with the current dew heater strips?

July 18, 2002 04:32 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Who makes/sells counterweights...

Posted By Michael Kawada
for cheap? shipping to Hawaii costs an arm and a leg.

-Mike

July 18, 2002 05:02 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Photo of Jupiter/Saturn?

Posted By Michael Kawada
If it's not a problem, can someone show me what Jupiter or Saturn should look like through the eyepiece at about 300x or 400x? Realistically, not like these photographs I see everywhere.

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