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Posts Made By: Paul Octavio

June 16, 2015 10:50 PM Forum: Astro Binoculars

Monopod and binoculars.

Posted By Paul Octavio

Hello,
Today I read an article about "image stability with binoculars" was in a very old book, and mentioned the use of monopod to mount binoculars.
It seems that the image was completely stabilized, and even had people using a piece of wood between the monopod and binocular as a basis for this to give comfort to all.
Has anyone ever used a monopod this way or similarly, for astronomical observations?
With good results?
Sincerely
Paul

June 18, 2015 10:36 PM Forum: Astro Binoculars

Looking 10-12x mag. binoculars.

Posted By Paul Octavio

Hello,
I have a very old and very used 10x50 binocular, with occasional golpe.y not very good quality optical-mechanical,. and I'm thinking of buying some other similar model ..
because I think the relationship is good magnification x diameter.
I'm looking at several possibilities (models):
- 10x50
-11x56
-10x56
-12x56

I would use to both day (birding) to astronomy ..
I have tripod and monopod
In your any opinion of these models would highlight above the rest?
You have been able to compare some of them?
My budget is not very high, and I already have some binocular, 7x35,8x40,10x50 (the model somewhat "touched")
Thank you very much in advance for your opinion.
paul

August 21, 2015 08:35 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

I can't to put an new ads.

Posted By Paul Octavio

Please, I can't to put an new ads.
How I can ?
Thank you very much
Paulo

August 22, 2015 01:59 PM Forum: Reflectors

Dobson 8" or 10" ?

Posted By Paul Octavio

Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a Orion Dobson Skyquest Intelliscope xt.
But I have the following question: worth buying 10 "model instead of 8"? I mean, worth 2 inches more in exchange for greater weight and size? manageability?
Greetings and thank you
Tycho

November 29, 2015 07:24 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Advice on small planets/Moon telescope.

Posted By Paul Octavio

Hello,
I have a back patio full of light pollution, is not good for DSO, it have a very poor contrast for this objects, .
Then, I am interested in a good quality telescope, small and portable ( I have two small observing zones)with no too much weight..for my back!!
I think taht a good small maksutoc or SC can be an OK telescope for my purposes, I did : the Moon and big planets, maybe Venus and Mars opposition, Sun with some filter.
I like know your opinion on this theme, I have thinking the a Nexstar 4SE, a SC 5" Celestron or a ETX 125 can be good contenders.
Thank you in advance
Regards
Pluton

December 15, 2015 06:08 PM Forum: Maksutovs

Casual Mak for moon

Posted By Paul Octavio

Hello,
I like know your opinion on a small maksutov for casual moon visual treat..maybe Jupiter and Saturn, a mak 90 or 102 ? I think tha the 127 is too much big and no grab and go telescope...
thanks
paul

August 22, 2015 10:44 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

I can't to put an new ads.

Posted By Paul Octavio

Muchas gracias Luis por su información.
Saludos
Paulo