Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

Ronald Wroblewski said:

I know of the "updating" of Astromart website.

This message is only to assist in the changes that are being made to improve the site.

The problem I started having today was a security pop-up with EVERY left click of the mouse at the website.

The message is... "Internet Explorer has blocked this website from displaying content with security certificate errors".

-"Some content on the webpage was being delivered using a faulty certificate. Security certificate problems might indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any information you send to the website or server. You can click the Information bar to display the content (not recommended). For more information on certificate errors, click the Information bar, then click What's the risk."

I'm running Win XP Pro with Internet Explorer 8.

Floyd Blue said:

Hi, I got the mount setup to work out the weight and balance, as well as cabling and other issues. Here is a photo of the complete setup. No real tests yet, to many clouds at night to allow anything at all.

Brad Bassett said:

Neither Foxfire or IE on my computer can find www.astromart.com or any other URL's that should take me to a part of Astromart. I have no problem on my wifes computer, hence the ability to make this post. My computer is running on XP and I had it set to stay signed in. I've cleared the cache in Foxfire but it's still unable to find the site in either Foxfire or IE. Is this something that will clear on its own, or do I need to do something to my computer?

Thanks,
Brad

Peter Glus said:

I was browsing, and went to "Top Users" and saw my name with ads placed at like 600! But I probably only placed half that. Does anyone know what the "ads placed" means?

Frank Manzanares said:

Hi Friends,

I don't know if somebody can help me with this maddening situation. One year ago I've got the above mentioned equipment from Moonlite. Since the end of last year I was thinking about a CCD and finally last week I took the plunge and I get the new QHY9. Unfortunately this works under ASCOM 5 so I had not choice and I upgraded to this new version but now my FocusMax and Maxim can not connect to the Focuser. anyone with problem? Are you working as usual? Could you explain me how to get them working? I would like to thanks in advance anyone who could help me.

Best regards

Frank - Madrid - Spain

Stephen Stoffer said:

I notice while observing planetary nebula that I need higher magnification than a 12 inch Lightbridge can provide with an 8mm ocular. As a result, I finally decided to complete an eyepiece set and get a 5mm wideview(at least 60 degrees)for it offers the maximum magnification that I can use with my telescope on most nights.
I narrowed the choice between a Baader Hyperion or a Televue Radian. But I am unable to decided between the two. I want to save money with the Hyperion, but the Radian offers superior optics. The only way to break this stalmate in deciding is to seek information comparing the on axis sharpness and contrast between the two. If it makes a significant difference between seeing something or not at all that is important to me.
I will consider new or preferably used. Anybody here on this forum have opinions on buying from eBay? The input would be helpful. :S
Clear skies! - Stephen

Saied Mabrouk said:

Hi, Does any body know if there is an optical performance difference between the old Vixen model NA140SS and the current model NA140SSf? The SSf model used to come with a single speed focuser and it now comes with a 2 speed focuser at higher price. I believe that the SSf is built in China, sent to Japan for "QC inspection", stamped built in Japan before it is sent out.

What I want to know if there is an optical performance difference between the SS model and the SSf model with single speed or with 2 speed focuser versions..

Don McDonald said:

Is there any way to save a classified ad in a watchlist sort of like Ebay? The ads proceed quickly and drop off the end of the list. There are often ads I would like to save, but I can't see any way to do it.

Anthony Cellini said:

Got a warning from Firefox this morning that the Astromart SSL Certificate is expired. Might want to get that fixed.

Paul Leuba said:

Is anyone planning to attend?