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Posts Made By: Anthony Lutton

June 20, 2005 03:34 PM Forum: Reflectors

TScopes 14"

Posted By Anthony Lutton
I hope to have my REAL soon Andrew. I ordered mine Sept, 2004. I plan on writing up a lengthy review since not many are available online. I'll probably post it here and at CN.

June 25, 2005 05:51 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

First light for Tscope 14!!

Posted By Anthony Lutton
And another with my smiling face nearby...

July 3, 2005 01:53 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Rumor about M51

Posted By Anthony Lutton
Saw it last night with my 14", comparing it to other stars supposedly ~13.5 magnitude it seemed even a bit fainter. There were some high clouds though, so it could be that.

Was my first "real" night under the stars with the 14", so that was a nice first target to have that was something out of the ordinary!

July 11, 2005 08:44 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best All-Around Wide-field EP for the Money

Posted By Anthony Lutton
In my 80mm refractor at f/7.5, I use a Siebert Optics 22.5mm Ultra eyepiece. It has quickly become my favorite eyepiece for open clusters and large objects. I use a 14mm Meade UWA as higher power eyepiece on DSO.

I tried a 35mm Panoptic, but the sky darkening effect using the 22mm is much nicer IMO. Maybe something like a 24mm Pan?

July 28, 2005 04:01 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Collimating a laser collimator

Posted By Anthony Lutton
There is a small writeup by Floyd Blue (I think) on collimating a laser. I'm fairly confident in doing it, but I figure it'll void any warranty since the sticker needs removed.

July 29, 2005 03:55 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

12 inch Dob Counterbalance

Posted By Anthony Lutton
There are LOTS of different types. Some of the more common ones:

Long velcro strip on the OTA, attach ankle weights along the length of it using the other side of the velcro. This approach is nice for a few reasons, one is that you have "softer" weights that won't scratch things. Two is that you can vary the amount of counterbalance by moving the weights.

For a more permanant balance, go to a tire shop and ask for a few lead tire weights. Attach these to your mirror cell. Then you could use less weight for the eyepieces in a counterbalance system.

If your tube is metal, you can use magnets covered in cloth. A few of those round magnets, inside of a sock work well.

I'm sure other people on here have more creative ideas.

August 5, 2005 06:32 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

RA Finder recommendation

Posted By Anthony Lutton
I have the 9x50RACI finder from Orion and think it's great. But I don't worry about eye relief as I don't have glasses.

I'd definitely check around with some Amart sponsers as suggested. Someone in my local club has a 80mm Tuthill Finder, although I think these are quite rare now.

August 27, 2005 03:33 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

dreadful focuser

Posted By Anthony Lutton
Moonlight makes the CR2 focuser that is excellent. They also have bases that mate directly to Orion tubes. Also there is Startlight Instruments "Feathertouch". Both are incredible focusers.

November 4, 2005 05:55 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Re: Galileo 90mm as a starter for a 8 year old

Posted By Anthony Lutton
Dave budlong said:

http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=380205

This might be a better fit, I would think the size of the scope makes it easy to move and at the same time you are going to get a little more aperture. I do not know the person selling the scope, but that would be for you to decide after reading their feedback reviews.

That scope will be 100x better for the money. I have personally used one (and the newer Starblast model) many times at club meetings. The views easily beat my Orion ED80 on deepsky and it is much easier for kids to look through, move and handle.

June 15, 2006 01:31 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

70mm Pronto Versus 10" Dob

Posted By Anthony Lutton
One question Paul... why not go with one of the very popular 80mm ED scopes available now?

If it isn't your main scope, these are a great alternative that would cost less than a Pronto. I had a Pronto at one point and moved to an Orion ED80 and I'm glad I did. The scope cost me less money and is a better overall scope IMO.

Although it is a larger telescope in sheer size.

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