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Posts Made By: Robert Klipstein

May 14, 2013 09:59 PM Forum: TeleVue

Thumb screws to mount Clamshell Ring to Telepod He

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Does anyone know where I can find the Thumbscrews(metal and plastic)to mount the Televue Clamshell Ring to a Telepod Head?

July 21, 2014 03:23 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Can't see the listing

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Just wondered why it is that sometimes I will see a number in the classified listing next to the category and when I click on it, there is nothing appearing in the listing.

July 7, 2003 05:09 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Televue upswing

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Thanks guys for all your info. I will try what you suggest.

Bob

August 15, 2003 10:12 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

MK66 vs 12.5" F6 Cave dob

Posted By Robert Klipstein
OK, let me refine my question here. If I am primarily concerned with planets and lunar, with little DSO(Orion Nebula and M57) and the 95lbs OTA and the 50lbs for the rocker box of the dob makes it much less portable. Maybe I answered my own question.

August 24, 2003 09:23 PM Forum: My group wants a donation or deal for our cause

Donations to our club

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Alan,

I have a 7.5mm Sirius Plossl and a 20mm no name plossl that I am not using that I could donate to your club. What is your mailing address?

Bob

August 24, 2003 09:23 PM Forum: My group wants a donation or deal for our cause

Donations to our club

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Alan,

I have a 7.5mm Sirius Plossl and a 20mm no name plossl that I am not using that I could donate to your club. What is your mailing address?

Bob

September 26, 2003 08:33 PM Forum: Refractors

Collimating a refractor?

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Nick,

You are indeed a lucky fellow if you have a Tak 152 to be concerned about. With the reputation of Takahashi, I seriously doubt your 152 would be out of collimation. I agree with Mike that the star test is a good indicator, but I would ad that I have been told that you also need to check to see if the diagonal affects the collimation. In other words, the scope with the diagonal should also check out on the star test.

Bob

September 27, 2003 06:07 PM Forum: Refractors

Small Refractor for Wide Field and Planetary?

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Tybee,

For that kind of money(even less)you could get a beautiful Tak Sky 90 OTA or a Televue 85 apo. Both scopes would suit your needs for widefield and planetary(although my TV85 got a little dark when I really cranked the power. The resolution was still good, but it just didn't grab enough light at 200X per inch to be enjoyable) You may also consider the new Orion 80ED apo. It is a 600mm focal length and 1/3 the price of either the Tak or TV. I just got one and love it.

Bob

September 29, 2003 01:15 AM Forum: Refractors

Re: AP 130 vs TV 102--not a sure bet!

Posted By Robert Klipstein
I can't believe my eyes. High priced apo's showing false color, when I see none on the moon with my lowly Celestron 80mm f11 achromat!!!

October 22, 2003 02:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Orion 80mm ED Focuser Question

Posted By Robert Klipstein
Don,

I had the same problem with mine. I put a 2" Televue diagonal in with a BW Optik 30mm. When I would get the scope pointed almost staight up(or even close)I would have to crank down the tension screw really hard or the focuser would just keep on coming out.

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