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Posts Made By: Gary Calobrisi

May 13, 2008 03:37 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

eq1 mount

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
Does any body know how I can mount the head of an Orion EQ1 mount to a more stable tripod than the one supplied with it by Orion?

Thanks

Gary

May 13, 2008 03:48 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

EQ1

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
Does any body know how I can mount the head of an Orion EQ1 mount to a more stable tripod than the one supplied with it by Orion?

Thanks

Gar

May 25, 2008 01:35 PM Forum: Reflectors

Orion 6" Newtonian imaging OTA

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
I like to get started in astrophotography. Does anyone know anything about the Orion 6" Newtonian imaging OTA?

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=optical_tube/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09786

It is pretty reasonably priced and has some nice features.

If you have any knowledge about this product your input would be appreciated.

Thanks
Gary

May 27, 2008 02:03 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Need some advice

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on mounts capable of being used for imaging.

With a scope 31 inches long and that weighs with accessories about 15 lbs would any of these mounts be adequate:

Celestron CG5-ASGT

Meade lxd 75

Orion Skyview pro with GOTO?

Thanks for any input on this.

Gary

May 27, 2008 02:04 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mount question

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on mounts capable of being used for imaging.

With a scope 31 inches long and that weighs with accessories about 15 lbs would any of these mounts be adequate:

Celestron CG5-ASGT

Meade lxd 75

Orion Skyview pro with GOTO?

Thanks for any input on this.

Gary

June 21, 2008 03:56 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Focusing Problem - Celestron SP C102

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
I was hoping someone could help me with a problem I am having with an "old" Celestron SP C102 (F9.8) I just purchased on CN classifieds. It's in pretty good condition but I can't seem to get it to focus with most eyepieces. Also it won't focus at all with a barlow. The problem is that the the focuser won't travel "in" enough. I am using an astro tech diagonal.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks

July 26, 2008 01:58 PM Forum: Reflectors

Need some advice!!

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
I just purchased a Celestron C8 on Astromart. Its the Carbon Fiber model. It arrived about a week ago. It appears to be in excellent condition - like new.

Last night was the first night I was able to use it. I found two significant problems:
(1) I could not get it to come anywhere near focus
(2) While attempting to focus the image moved all over the place.

Given that I am a complete neophyte with this type of scope I was hoping that someone could give me some advice and point me in the right direction.

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.

Gary

July 26, 2008 04:42 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

OrionColor Deep Space II Camera

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
Can anybody give me some feedback on the OrionColor Deep Space II Camera?

Would this be a good camera to get started with?

Thanks

Gary

September 5, 2008 04:06 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Objective sources

Posted By Gary Calobrisi

I was wondering if anyone knows of a source for a replacement objective lens for an Orion 120 f/8.3?

Also any recommendations for books on how to install a new objective if I can find one.

Thanks

Gary

September 18, 2008 08:30 PM Forum: Refractors

William Optics FLT110 Light version - Question

Posted By Gary Calobrisi
Hi

Does anyone know what the "light" means in this product:William Optics FLT110 Light version.

I don't see any reference to the "light version" on the WO website.


Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

gary

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