Hard Case for TV 85 questionPosted By George Victor |
Has anyone found a good solid case for the TV 85?
Posts Made By: George Victor
February 14, 2003 02:04 AM
Forum:
Equipment Talk
February 23, 2003 01:38 PM
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Equipment Talk
Using a Meade Mount w/ TeleVue TV 76Posted By George Victor |
I was about to purchase a TelePod Encoder set-up with the Sky Tour Computer, until yesterday, when I was at the local mall. I went into a Discovery Channel Store and looked at their telescope line. Among the scopes I saw a small Meade refractor. It was the NGC 60. It had a computer built into the mount and was less than $200.00. That's less than the encoders from TeleVue. Today I found the same Meade scope on the internet for $134.95!!
Has anyone bought one of these cheap scopes just to salvage the XY positioning system? Is there a better unit than the one I am looking at? Should I scrap this idea and just spend the $700.00 or so for the computer from TeleVue?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Has anyone bought one of these cheap scopes just to salvage the XY positioning system? Is there a better unit than the one I am looking at? Should I scrap this idea and just spend the $700.00 or so for the computer from TeleVue?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
February 24, 2003 03:53 PM
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Equipment Talk
Using Phillip's Planisphere (question)Posted By George Victor |
I hope this is the right section of the forum to post this. I guess the Star Wheel is "Equipment".
I just received a Phillip's Planisphere and have a question on its use for sunrise and sunset. I have read the directions on the back several times and just don't get it.
Thanks in advance.
George
I just received a Phillip's Planisphere and have a question on its use for sunrise and sunset. I have read the directions on the back several times and just don't get it.
Thanks in advance.
George
February 26, 2003 11:57 PM
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TeleVue
TV 76 and TV 85 TWISTED ??Posted By George Victor |
I looked at a few TV 76 and TV 85 scopes and found an interesting "twist".
Threre are three screws on the black lens / dew shield holder at the front of the scope. (they are spaced around the outside).
There is also a thumbscrew at the back of the scope on top which locks the focus.
Now the twist.
If you look from the top looking down onto the scope, the front screw(s) should be centered and straight with the back screw. (For esthetic reasons). On the scopes I looked at they are slightly out of line. Look at yours, is it in line, or does it look like a slight twist will help?
Threre are three screws on the black lens / dew shield holder at the front of the scope. (they are spaced around the outside).
There is also a thumbscrew at the back of the scope on top which locks the focus.
Now the twist.
If you look from the top looking down onto the scope, the front screw(s) should be centered and straight with the back screw. (For esthetic reasons). On the scopes I looked at they are slightly out of line. Look at yours, is it in line, or does it look like a slight twist will help?
February 28, 2003 09:44 AM
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Off Topic Discussions
Any UBB Astronomy Forums Out There ??Posted By George Victor |
Does anyone know of any UBB Astronomy Forums running Infopop's Ultimate Bulletin Board software?
If you have'nt seen a UBB Forum, here is an example:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com
The above link is for Flashlight Collectors !
Thanks for reading,
George
If you have'nt seen a UBB Forum, here is an example:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com
The above link is for Flashlight Collectors !
Thanks for reading,
George
March 4, 2003 06:27 PM
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Equipment Talk
Resolution ChartPosted By George Victor |
I am looking for a printable resolution chart to test several scopes and binoculars. Does anyone know of a web site where I can download one?
March 7, 2003 04:29 AM
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Equipment Talk
Which EP Case ??Posted By George Victor |
I need to get a carry case to hold a bunch of eyepieces.
I have thought about a Pelican or maybe a TeleVue soft case.
any suggestions?
Thanks.
I have thought about a Pelican or maybe a TeleVue soft case.
any suggestions?
Thanks.
May 15, 2003 02:33 PM
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Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing
Which Canon F-1?Posted By George Victor |
I have a Canon A-1 camera and already have the T Adapter.
I heard that the best camera to use has a mechanical B setting. My A-1 does not.
I want to get a F-1, but there are 4 different models. Which one is best for astro use?
I heard that the best camera to use has a mechanical B setting. My A-1 does not.
I want to get a F-1, but there are 4 different models. Which one is best for astro use?
June 1, 2003 08:28 PM
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Lost Contacts and Personal Messages
Looking for Justin LordPosted By George Victor |
I need to contact Justin Lord.
He used to have TheArcheryShop.com in Utah.
Website is down and email does not work.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks,
George Victor
He used to have TheArcheryShop.com in Utah.
Website is down and email does not work.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks,
George Victor
October 9, 2003 12:29 PM
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Astro-Physics
Tenba T388 - Will AP / Tiffen Fit?Posted By George Victor |
I have a AP/Tiffen Aluminium Tripod and am looking for a nice case.
I found a possible candidate, a Tenba T388, does anyone know if this will work?
Is there a known good case?
Thanks in advance,
George
I found a possible candidate, a Tenba T388, does anyone know if this will work?
Is there a known good case?
Thanks in advance,
George
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