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Posts Made By: John Neyland jr

September 16, 2002 10:44 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

LX-200 Vibration

Posted By John Neyland jr
Can anyone tell me if moderate vibration is basically "normal" for lx-200's? If it is can it be balanced
out or do I have another problem.

September 29, 2002 12:45 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Lx-200 Wobble

Posted By John Neyland jr
I have a 1 year old LX-200 that seems to have developed a
"wobble". This wobble is most obvious on the slew speed and seems tolerable on lowers speeds. Am I crazy or do I have a problekm with my drive? Any suggestions would be greatly apprciated.

John

October 17, 2002 01:20 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sbig STV- Deluxe Review

Posted By John Neyland jr
Does anyone have experience with this ccd and video cam outfit. What are its best uses and what are its weak points? I have a long focal length scope and thinking about
geting into ccd but the video side also appeals to me. Mostly I want to use it for planetary imaging. Basicaly
my question is.. How will the STV-Deluxe be for use with
my new 7" Meade Mak-cass? I have read Ron's book but am still unsure about what system to go with.

Sincerely,

John Neyland Jr.

March 10, 2003 10:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sony CCD entry level pic

Posted By John Neyland jr
This pic was taken as an entry level attempt at planetary
astrophotography. Scope is a 7" Meade Mak Cass. Camera a
Sony Video feed with frame exported. Hopefully this will
encourage some of the newer entry level imagers get a feel for what a $500 camera set-up can bring first night out.
Picture is even clearer than the photo shows on screen here shows. Clear skies!


John
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December 1, 2003 02:21 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Used Meade 16" or New 14":?

Posted By John Neyland jr
Hello to all, I need some help from anyone who can speak from experience on if I should buy a used meade 16"sct or purchase a new 14". I am suffering from ap feaver but do not want to make one step forward and two sideway's
Any advise is greatly aprreciated.


JOhn

December 9, 2003 12:00 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade lx-200 16" vs 7Mak"

Posted By John Neyland jr
Ok fellow Astromarters, I need your help and I need it reasonably quick. Here it it.. I currently have a 7" meade Mak that I love for viewing planets and some DP stuff. I do a little ccd stuf and would like to buy a real camera in th efuture. My problem is now I have this unbelievable opportunity to buy a almsot new 16" scope and do not know what to expect out of in comparison to my 7". I hear things about resolving power and and light gathering ability. How do these apply to seeing conditions in the middle of the road. Am I better moving up or staying put.
App fever is dangerous. All I think about is getting this scope.
Any advise and experiences with the two scopes is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely,

John Neyland Jr

January 8, 2004 11:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Prime Focus or Eyepiece projection

Posted By John Neyland jr
This image was taken last month with a sony video camera at prime focus. In an attempt to do better I decided to try the eyeypiece projection method and was completely unsuccesful.
My scope has a long focal length of 2650 mm @F15 and I wonder why one method seems so much more effective than the other? I much prefer the prime focus method illustrated here..but would love to hear suggestions from people who have experience with both successfully. And what lens worked better than others.

John

March 23, 2004 09:11 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

What is the most Current lx-200 software?

Posted By John Neyland jr
Hello everyone, Does anyone know what the most current lx-200 software it. I have version 5.341L and am not sure if
it's the newest available. My scope is a 7" lx-200 Mak cass goto with the older style hand control. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Clear Skies
John Neyland Jr

March 14, 2003 02:13 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

my moon shot

Posted By John Neyland jr
Nice job! how was it processed?


John

April 1, 2003 02:01 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

M17 (Swan/Omega) Nebula - Processing tips

Posted By John Neyland jr
Ron,

Once again your expertise in imaging is clearly visible in this image. Your work and postings on this site are great
incentive for all levels of Astromarters. Please keep it up.

Sincerely,

John neyland Jr.

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