Posts Made By: Rick Berman

December 13, 2006 04:57 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Newbie eyepiece

Posted By Rick Berman

I'm new to astological "looking". I have an ETX 90 with 15mm(83x), 26mm(48x) and 40mm(for rifle range) Poessls. I also have a Pentax 65-A spotting scope with a Vixen 8-24 zoom.
Seeing that Vixen is having a good sale I want to buy a good eyepiece to look into space. What do you suggest I get? I wear glasses so eye relief is important. Thanks for advice.

December 16, 2006 06:17 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Vixen Eyepieces?

Posted By Rick Berman

I'm a newbie and just bought a Vixen 103 refractor. The Vixen LVW wide eyepieces are on sale and cost about 1/2 of what a Pentax does. Can anyone tell me about these Vixens? /thanks Rick

January 7, 2007 01:30 AM Forum: Eyepieces

42LXW for a 103 f7.7 Refractor?

Posted By Rick Berman

I have a Vixen ED103 refractor(f7.7) Which would be better-Vixen LXW 42 or Paragon 40? I wear eyeglasses. Both of these eyepieces can be bought for about the same price at the moment. Do I really want either of these for this scope? Thanks, Rick

March 23, 2007 05:27 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Vixen GP 2 & Tak FS152?

Posted By Rick Berman

I have a Vixen GP2 mount and would like to buy a nice Tak FS 152. Will that mount support that scope for visual purposes? Thanks for advice.

March 23, 2007 06:18 AM Forum: Takahashi

Mount for FS 152

Posted By Rick Berman

I am looking to buy a nice FS 152 but don't know if I can afford mount at this time. What is the smallest and least expensive mount I could use with this scope for visual purposes. The plan would be to upgrade the mount later. Thanks.

April 20, 2007 03:39 AM Forum: Mounts

Good Altaz Mount

Posted By Rick Berman

I just got a WO/TEC FLT 110 and want an altaz mount. The WO EZtouch looks good but wont be in stock for about a month.ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? Thanks

April 23, 2007 05:30 PM Forum: Ask rating questions here

How to Rate?

Posted By Rick Berman

I can't figure out how to post a rating on a completed deal. Please advise. Thanks, Rick

April 23, 2007 06:57 PM Forum: Ask rating questions here

Still can't rate!

Posted By Rick Berman

Dear Moderator, Please see my post above. I followed Floyd's instructions but can't post still. I bought a scope on AM from Luke Leege in a very nice transaction but there is no mention of available rating under "unused ratings" on my account. What's up?

March 27, 2007 04:59 AM Forum: Takahashi

Mount for FS 152

Posted By Rick Berman

Thank you all for the advice,
Rick