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Posts Made By: David Landreth

May 1, 2002 07:03 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Discovery 15" PDHQ Info

Posted By David Landreth
if you own one or have used a discovery 15" pdhq solid tube dob, please give me all the information that you can about the ups & downs of this particular scope. im about to buy one & would really like your input. id like to know about the action is it smooth? is the 2" focuser a good one?, are the optics outstanding or a dud? anything will help.
thanks david

July 21, 2002 12:37 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

31mm or 26mm Nagler Type 5??????

Posted By David Landreth
I have a brand new never used 31mm nagler type 5. I am waiting on delivery of my new discovery 15" PDHQ F5 scope so i can try out the 31mm nagler. I should recieve the scope on or around the 26th of august. I am concerned that the exit pupil on the 31mm might be to large. I am 41 years old & am told that the older you get the smaller your exit pupil gets. I had a f4.8 12.5" scope a couple of years ago & used a 30mm widscan 2 & really liked it without any noticable problems. I need some expert opinions on this matter! Id really appreciate your response.
thanks David L

July 25, 2002 12:04 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

26mm Nagler Type 5 Any Reviews Yet?

Posted By David Landreth
Im still considering a tv 26mm type 5, instead of a tv 31mm. All you that have one tell me about it, likes or dislikes. Tell me about the scope you are using it in. I need info!!!! thanks David L

July 29, 2002 02:03 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Meade dobs

Posted By David Landreth
I had a meade 12.5" dob a couple of years ago & was impressed with the optics only!! The rocker box is flimsy & the mecanics were not very smooth, it will work but you may not be very happy with the above mentioned. Also the focuser had to be replaced the original was terrible! I have just purchased a new discovery 15" that i am waiting on delivery of. I hope this helps on your decision.
thanks David L

July 29, 2002 02:13 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

2" Focuser for Newt With compression holder.

Posted By David Landreth
Where can i buy a high quality 2" focuser with the brass compression type holder for my new 15" f5 dob. I have several very high quality eyepieces & dont want to scratch the barrels on my prize possessions. Any information on where to buy would be greatly appreciated.
thanks David L

August 28, 2002 12:11 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Need Info On 100mm Semi Apochromatic Binoculars

Posted By David Landreth
Ive had a 4", 6", 8", 10", 12.5", & a 15" scope! Im thinking about going to large binoculars 100mm x 24 x or 40x for the convenience & ultra portability! In the information & experiences that all you wonderful people have shared with me thru the years do you think i will be happy with the 3D 100 mm aperature? I live in semi suburban skies, 4 or 5 magnitude. I need binocular enthusiests opinions!!!! thanks David L

September 6, 2002 07:26 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: wait for Discovery scopes

Posted By David Landreth
I recieved mine around 2 months ago, it took 2 & 1/2 months for delivery. hope this helps.
thanks David

September 10, 2002 02:17 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Lumicon Focal Reducer, Need Info!!!

Posted By David Landreth
Im thinking about buying a lumicon focal reducer for my new lx200 8" gps with uhtc coatings, it supposidly reduces my fl from f10 to f5, has any one used one? how dose it perform? is it comparable to a celestron or meade focal reducer? any info will help. thanks David l

September 16, 2002 07:19 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

8" LX200 GPS UHTC, POINTING PROBLEMS

Posted By David Landreth
I HAVE A BRAND NEW LX200 GPS WITH UHTC GROUP, IVE ALIGNED IT AS ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL USING THE AUTOMATED ALIGHNMENT, AFTER I HAVE FOUND THE ALIGNMENT STARS & GOT THE ALIGNMENT SUCCESSFUL MESSAGE ON THE AUTOSTAR I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GOTO THE MOON, IT WAS TERRIBLY OFF, I THEN MANUALLY SLEWED & CENTERED THE MOON & SYNCED THE LOCATION & THEN WOULD TRY TO GO BACK TO THE MOON IT WOULD GO BACK TO THE WRONG LOCATION AGAIN! IVE OWNED A LX90 & NEVER RUN INTO THIS PROBLEM, CAN ANY ONE HELP!

October 19, 2002 08:11 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Adirondack Astrovid Stellacam ex Info??

Posted By David Landreth
Im thinking about buying a stellacam ex camera. anyone out there used one? the deep sky pictures taken with the camera on their website seam to be pretty good! Any info would help, thanks David L

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