Posts Made By: Hernando Bautista

Hi all, my Celestron Nexstar 6 SE does not have the RS-232 cable to connect my computer/laptop to the telescope; I have to buy Celestron's RS-232 cable then another RS-232 to usb cable both amounting to total of $53.05 (at Amazon). Does anyone know of a direct Nexstar to usb cable? The Nexstar end seems to be a standard phone plug. Thanks!

Hi all,

A newbie here seeking your advise: I recently bought an excellent condition Nexstar 6SE here in Astromart (http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=553213) but was hit early on by the aperture fever so I went hunting for an 8" OTA to replace the 6SE OTA (I've read here that the 6SE and 8SE mounts are identical so my 6SE mount can handle an 8 OTA) but I came across an ebay item for a complete set almost mint Nexstar 8 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290218549570) which was simply to good to pass up so I ended up buying that 'scope as well. Now I want to put the Nexstar 8 OTA on the 6SE mount and vice-versa, put the 6SE OTA onto the Nexstar 8 mount. The mount rails don't look the same to me, I've only seen pictures of both of them. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot! (I like the new features of the 6SE mount, like easier staralign, which I read is a step up from the older Nexstar 8 goto module, hence my desire for the swap.)

Regards,

Hernando

p.s. Strange as it may seem, I have yet to lay my hands on these two Celestrons (and terribly itching to do so); they are both in the USA right now waiting to be shipped to me here on the other side of the globe in Manila, Philippines; that is why I am asking advise on what are all the items I need to purchase (I have done so online for other items as well thru my Paypal account, with shipping address to my friend's place in San Diego, CA)so that I can have everything I need ready prior to the overseas shipment of my 2 'scopes. I wouldn't mind seconds, if there are any available on the net. Thanks.

In-between clouds, was able to take this solar eclipse picture using a Canon Rebel XS/1000D DSLR prime focus with a C8. This is my 1st solar image as the 8" solar filter used was just in its box all this time and only came out of the box for the eclipse. Note the rugged edges - outlines of the mountains on the moon.

Best,

Hernando
Manila, Philippines