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Posts Made By: Dale Smith

November 15, 2008 06:47 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Secondary offset

Posted By Dale Smith
Secondary offset is done with the spider or when the secondary is mounted to the holder? I will be attaching the secondary to its mount with sillicone II.
Dale G. Smith

January 13, 2009 02:52 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Anyone else seen this.

Posted By Dale Smith
I found this on Yahoo:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/ssb/rationale_goals_civil_space.html
They want our opinion? This is going to be interesting. Did not know where else to post this.
Dale G. Smith

April 14, 2010 06:22 PM Forum: Telescope Making

mirror removal for transport

Posted By Dale Smith
I have a Coulter 13.1 in a sono tube with a U.O. cell. It is a thin mirror ,0.75". Should I remove it for transport?

May 21, 2011 02:03 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

empty beams choice liquor bottles

Posted By Dale Smith
OK: I have been left my fathers liquor bottle collection and have no space or interest in them. Can I sell them here on astromart without violating the TOU policy or any ATF law? They are triple rinsed and empty, If that makes any difference. Would appreciate pertinent feedback.
Dale G. Smith

April 29, 2005 12:19 AM Forum: Meade

Will A DS-114ATE Dissapoint A First Time User??

Posted By Dale Smith
I think its a great place to start. Learn how to set up and align the scope first. Take your time thae stars are not going anywhere, at least not very fast. Then do a star test. You will find that it will be out of collimation. All that handling during shipping will shake the optics up. A local astronomy club can help with. Go to a few star parties with your scope set it up and see if you can check out a few different eyepieces. What you may not be able to see with the eyepieces you were sent may pop into view with a better one. What ever you do just stick with it. Lastly just remember star party etiquette, No White Lights!!
Clear Skies
Dale G. Smith

January 27, 2007 05:11 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

ED Barlow

Posted By Dale Smith
Thanks you to all. A cheep refractor I have and that is what I will have to observe with. If I can not deal with a blue halo, I'll have to upgrade. Clear Skies Dale G. Smith

June 12, 2008 11:48 AM Forum: Telescope Making

How can I remove secondary?

Posted By Dale Smith
I will give the rod saw a try and proceede very slowly. Thank You
Dale G. Smith

June 12, 2008 11:50 AM Forum: Telescope Making

How can I remove secondary?

Posted By Dale Smith
I found a picture. Now you will be able to see what I have to work with.

June 16, 2008 01:42 PM Forum: Telescope Making

How can I remove secondary?

Posted By Dale Smith
I did it! I used a coping saw with a fine tooth metal saw blade. Tried a utility knife, wouldn't cut it. It took about two hours of slow work but well worth it. Thanks to all ans clear skies
Dale G. Smith

August 21, 2010 01:18 AM Forum: Polls

Mr Obama needs.....

Posted By Dale Smith
This is twice this week you have refered to our President as Mr.. He is President Obama, Commander and Chief. I'm out of here. Go ahead and delete my post and cancel my account. That would be just about what I expect from someone who disrespect the office of the President of the United States of America.
Dale G. Smith

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