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Posts Made By: David Long

August 20, 2003 02:46 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

LX200 Hard Case? Who is "JMI"?

Posted By David Long

I have a Meade 10" LX200. Was looking at buying the Meade soft case, but have read here that they don't hold up too well. Please advise as to how to get the hard case that I heard about. Somewhere around $500, I believe?

Thanks,

Dave Long

August 21, 2003 05:57 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best Filters for Veiwing planets

Posted By David Long

I have a Meade LX200 10" scope and need some advice. Which filter(s) set should I buy, and why? Any advice given will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Long

August 21, 2003 06:25 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

What am I doing wrong?

Posted By David Long

I have a Meade 10" LX200 Classic, and I can't seem to get the focus as good as some of the pictures I've seen using the same scope. I have a Barlow 140 (2x),and I'm getting kind of frustrated! When I switch from 26mm to 4mm, it sucks! Help!

"In the Dark" Dave

August 22, 2003 12:22 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

What's this "two-eyed thingamajig"

Posted By David Long

Hey Guys,

Can someone tell me where I can get a "thingy" that lets you look through the telescope with both eyes, like you're looking through binoculers. One eye gets rather tiring. I hope no one "cusses" at me for this question. (So many things to waste money on!) Ha!

Thanks,
Dave Long

August 28, 2003 11:41 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Keeing Scope in Garage?

Posted By David Long

Howdy Guys,

I keep my Meade LX200 10" in the garage, so it won't be such a shock to go from air condition to the high humidity we have here. I have a plastic cover over it, but was wondering if this is a good idea. I have a new hard case on order, but was wondering what you veterans think about leaving the scope on the tripod between veiwings.

Thanks,
Dave

September 5, 2003 02:24 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Purchase Panoptics Where?

Posted By David Long

Hey Guys,

I have only been using these forums for about two months, but have heard nothing but great things about the Panoptic lenses. Where might I order some of them? Perhaps several sets for my bino's on order?

Thanks for your help!
Dave Long

September 10, 2003 09:07 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Should I Buy Micro focus?

Posted By David Long

Hey Guys,

I have a Meade 10" LX200 scope, and was wondering about purchasing a "micro-focuser" I've been hearing a lot about lately. Any suggestions as to which one, and where to get it from?

Thanks,
Dave Long

November 14, 2003 06:20 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

JMI Motofocus/Mirror Lock Issues

Posted By David Long

Hey Guys,

I just purchased a JMI Motofocus for my LX200 Classic, and was having a proble with fiting the Motofocus next to the ScopeStuff's Mirror Lock (bolt w/ screw). Any advice from you veterans out there would be appreciated greatly.

Thanks,
Dave Long

November 14, 2003 06:57 PM Forum: Binoviewers

Denk 2X worth the expense?

Posted By David Long

Hey guys,

It's been a while since I have posted, but I'm still out here. I got my new Denk II's in recently, and I have a question. Should I buy the 2X convertor, or is it a waste of money? It was listed in the "book" that came with the Denk's, but I don't want to waste the money unless it's worthwhile.

Also, I have the Pan 19's, and was wondering what you think would be the second set I should buy.

Thanks,
Dave Long

November 15, 2003 03:07 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best Accessory Tray?

Posted By David Long

Hey Guys,

What's the best accessory tray for use with the LX200 10"? Where do I order it from?

Also, do I need a Super Wedge if I don't do astrophotograpy, even though I might since I have an OM1, and a digital camera as well? Please advise.

Thanks,
Dave Long