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Posts Made By: Douglas Maier

April 6, 2002 12:32 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

binos

Posted By Douglas Maier
Hismile
What does the first number mean with binoculars? Such as 15X80. The 80 means each individual main lense measures 80mm acroos, right? What does the 15 mean? Is it the focal length? If not, how do you figure the focal length? Why do binos cost so much less than 2 refractor telescopes of the same aperature? I am thinking of buying a pair for astronomy, but first I need some infomation about them.
Thanks,
Doug

July 22, 2002 02:25 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

telepod head question

Posted By Douglas Maier
Heelosmile
Can you get slo-motion controls for a telepod head?
Thanks,
Doug

July 25, 2002 06:17 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mount for refractor??

Posted By Douglas Maier
What is the best mount and tripod for a 70-80mm refractor operating at f/8 about 26" and 7 pounds? Steady enough for some photography but very portable. Thanks for the infosmile
Doug

August 4, 2002 06:22 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mating question:)

Posted By Douglas Maier
Will a cg-5 tripod head fit a cg-4 /eq-3 GEM?
Thanks for the info.
Doug

August 13, 2002 08:25 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

TV 85 vs. Tak FS78

Posted By Douglas Maier
Which is better? I am looking for opinions backed by experience with both, not just aperature rules and I never looked through either. I own both and am having a hard time trying to decide which to keep. The views on both are excellent and I can't see much of a difference in brightness. Both star perfect. All experienced opinions welcome. I wish I could keep bothsmile The best night I get where I am is about a six, so some Clear sky opinions would be nice.
Doug

July 12, 2003 03:54 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

120 Refractor or 150 mak cass?

Posted By Douglas Maier
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to observe through these two scopes side-by-side and has an opinion on which is superior? I am referring to something in the area of a 4.7" skywatcher or Orion 120mm vs. an Orion Argonaut 6" Mak Cass.
Thanks for your input,
Doug

January 13, 2004 01:25 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Orion 127 Mak

Posted By Douglas Maier
Hey all,
I was just wondering. Is there any difference between the older Orion Apex127 and the currently offered Starmax 127?
Thanks for any infosmile

January 18, 2004 09:22 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

RATE YOUR FAVORITE DIGITAL CAMERAS!

Posted By Douglas Maier
Hello all,
I am looking to purchase a digital camera for astrophotography. I am looking for value and quality of exposures. Compatibility with Potoshop for stacking is a must too.
RATE YOUR TOP FIVE. IT'S FUN AND IT WILL HELP ME OUT A LOT. YOUR TOP ONE IS ALSO FINE (LOL:0) GIVE REASONS FOR RATING AND RETAIL PRICE IF YOU CAN.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

January 25, 2004 07:09 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Web Cams?

Posted By Douglas Maier
Is this a viable option for astrophotos? Which ones are the best and why?
Thanks you for any advice.

February 14, 2004 02:13 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best EPs for Digi-T Astrophotos

Posted By Douglas Maier
Basically I am asking the weath of knowledge out there is what are best eyepiece matches for the Scoptronix Digi-T adapters? I know about the Scoptronix SWAs and Maxview, but what about the Pans and others that are made by TV, U.O., Meade (besides SPssmile, Vixen, Tak, etc?
Thanks for your knowledge;^)
Pics would be nice too...

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