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Posts Made By: Haden Janda

January 13, 2003 05:50 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

#884 Deluxe Field Tripod for ETX

Posted By Haden Janda
I was wondering what anyone thought about this tripod (mead #884). It will be used with the ETX-90, but would it also hold up with an ETX-125 polar aligned? Or does anyone else have any suggestions to any other tripods in the 200$ range? Thanks for the information...HADEN

January 20, 2003 06:52 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

?! New Finder for Meade, ETX ?!

Posted By Haden Janda
I have a Meade ETX-90, and I found it quite awkward to use the finder near the zenith. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on how I can get a straight-through finder onto my meade telescope and be able to see stars near the zenith? I do not like the Idea of a right-angle finder due to the image flipping. I do not want to drill any holes in my scope either. Has anyone had any success with clamps from a hardware store, or an adapter that will substitute meades finders and be able to maneuver around high in the sky? Any suggestions would help, thanks ... HADEN

January 20, 2003 07:00 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Cleaning Scope

Posted By Haden Janda
Hello, I have a Meade- ETX 90 and have been using it religiously. Have included some pictures and was wondering how to clean the scope. Thanks.

February 13, 2003 01:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best exposure for Jupiter?

Posted By Haden Janda
Hi, Im new to AP and I was wondering what the best exposure for Jupiter would be, I am also under the impression that 1/8'' is the best for Saturn, and what about the moon? Of course I have been using the method of "taste and see." Thanks for the help and info. HADEN

February 13, 2003 01:41 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Best Exposure for Jupiter?

Posted By Haden Janda
Hi, Im new to AP and I was wondering what the best exposure for Jupiter would be, I am also under the impression that 1/8'' is the best for Saturn, and what about the moon? Of course I have been using the method of "taste and see." Thanks for the help and info. HADEN

March 1, 2003 08:34 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Filters for ETX

Posted By Haden Janda
Hi, I have an ETX-90 and wanted to know more about filters. I have seen on other threads that a Lumicon UHC or an Orion Ultrablock (narrowband) filer might be the best choice for the 1st filter. Does anyone have input on what these would do? and what might I expect through my ETX-90?

I do most of my observing in Memphis where there is quite a bit of light pollution. I also try and get out of the city to enjoy darker skies whenever possible.

Thanks, HADEN

March 3, 2003 07:41 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Best way to cool down a scope?

Posted By Haden Janda
Hello, I was wondering what is the best way to cool down a scope. I always take my scope out and let it sit in the cold, but should I remove any covers? Also, I have only had a scope since November and was wondering about warmer temperatures...will you have to do the same?

Also, I am going to the coast this next week and am planning to take my scope. Does anyone have any do's and do nots? I am not planning to submerse my telecope in sand, but it seems that winds may pick up sand or salt from the ocean. Any pointers?

Thanks, Haden...Looking forward to the views over the ocean than in this light filled city of Memphis.

April 15, 2003 05:31 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

what is albedo?

Posted By Haden Janda
what exactly is "surface albedo"?

April 15, 2003 05:32 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

what is albedo

Posted By Haden Janda
what exactly is "Surface Albedo"?

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