Posts Made By: Larry Kane

I just, in the last few days, purchased a used PST from Highpoint Scientific. After ordering it, I found out about PST problems with the coating(s) on the objective lens "rusting" with resultant deteriorated views. My PST has the opaque coating on the objective that, evidently, had the problem. The question is, should I expect that this will happen, or are there older PST's that still work well? I do not know how old this telescope is. Since I received it yesterday, I have not had the opportunity to try it out under the sun. If I want to send this telescope back, I have 30 days to do so. Any input will be helpful. Thanks

Larry

What is the best eyepiece for use in a PST? Do the number of elements in an eyepiece make a difference with this telescope. What about eye relief? Should a Plossl be good enough to see both sunspots and prominences?
Larry in New Jersey

I am seeking some assistance from those who have successfully used Celestron's Starsense to auto align an Evolution mount with the Sky Portal software. One Youtube video makes it look easy and, after speaking with Celestron's tech support, it still sounded easy. However, after connecting the Starsense camera to an auxiliary port on the mount(without connecting the SS hand controller), after powering up the mount and my Android tablet and making a link, I open Sky Portal, tap the connect and align button, and the Sky Portal program expects its usual three star alignment routine, ignoring the presence of the Starsense auto align. Am I doing something out of sequence, or failing to do something at all? Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Clear Skies,
Larry Kane in Monroe Township, NJ

Does anyone have any experience(s) with this item?  My interest is primarily in its use for observing, not sleeping in one.  Thanks for any input you can provide.

Larry 

Does anyone have any experience(s) with this item?  My interest is primarily in its use for observing, not sleeping in one.  Thanks for any input you can provide.

Larry 

Does anyone have any experience(s) with this item?  My interest is primarily in its use for observing, not sleeping in one.  Thanks for any input you can provide.

Larry 

Does anyone have any experience(s) with this item?  My interest is primarily in its use for observing, not sleeping in one.  Thanks for any input you can provide.

Larry 

The binoculars in question were damaged at a public outreach event.   The right ocular or ocular cover (no lense) was found on the ground.  After replacing it, it would not come to focus and can be continuallly turned in both direction.  The left ocular will stop turning in both directions and will focus.  I believe a part or parts may be missing..  Celestron tech support had neither parts or ides and suggested I check with a repair shop that is evidently out of business.  If anyone can suggest where I may go to seek a remedy, please advise.  All input will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance and clear skies.
Larry

Thanks for the referral but I did talk to him.  He said he could not get the parts from Celestron.