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20-06-2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons
Pic 1: GS f5 12" reflector/dob with John Dobson's Autograph,
Ken, if John Dobson saw what you have done with the ota he would be attacking it with metho and a rag to take his autograph back
I like the eq mount
, do the setting circles work well ?
20-06-2006, 10:40 PM
The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Yeah, pretty ironic ain't it Geoff. The man who promotes simplicity and basics in Astronomy and I stick his name up in a computer controlled EQ bohemeth. He would cringe!
I don't know how to use setting circles
but they look good
20-06-2006, 10:54 PM
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I don't know how to use setting circles
The setting circles should be able to rotate freely of mount axis to "calibrate" the position, and then be locked to the axis to allow you to find objects by RA and Dec. reading off pointers on the setting circles.
What
computerising does the mount have Ken ?
21-06-2006, 06:27 AM
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Oh, there's always more toys to spend your hard earned dollars on! The WO is only a SWAN, not an UWA, but this too shall come!
I just want the rain to stop now so I can move to first light!
I was only joking DaveO, from where I'm sitting a SWAN would be pretty nice too!!
Cheers
Doug
21-06-2006, 11:58 AM
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What computerising does the mount have Ken ?
Stepper Program for the tracking, Geoff. Plus the Toucam program and electronic focusing. The kind of stuff that Mr Dobson would take off and throw out
21-06-2006, 12:14 PM
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Too embarassed to show you guys my equipment. Just know that I have poor man's gear.
yeah you are right ezy.... tell ya what, i'll swap ya!
21-06-2006, 08:55 PM
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Heres mine
Here she is! 10" dob, brand spanking new.
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25-06-2006, 08:59 AM
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Awwww ,,,Ok then...
taken with the 350D.....
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25-06-2006, 11:32 AM
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06-07-2006, 11:14 AM
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My Meade LX90 and Orion Express
Here's my stuff
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28-07-2006, 04:33 PM
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Hi
Here is my latest set up. I like it even thou some think that the mount is
"Chinese crappo mounts"
I think its a solid set up and I hope to have many night under the stars with it.
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28-07-2006, 04:51 PM
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good luck with it Dave, it looks like a fine setup and l hope you have many clear nights to enjoy it.
28-07-2006, 09:34 PM
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Quote:
I like it even thou some think that the mount is
"Chinese crappo mounts"
Least you have a scope and mount !!!
For what its worth I think its a nice looking setup.
28-07-2006, 09:45 PM
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29-07-2006, 09:03 AM
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Here's my stuff
I thought I was looking at my own setup when I saw that second picture smersh, until I saw it was fork and wedge mounted.
Hi. My name is paul and I have cable addiction
09-08-2006, 08:47 PM
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Here is my new scope on its newly made mount, which was a copy of the original base. This night the moon was full so not much observing got done so I decided to take a pic of it. Oops forgot to add this is an 200mm f6 Skywatcher telescope, with Orion accufocus (not shown)
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09-08-2006, 09:25 PM
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Hi Andrew,
Looks very nice, hope it gives you hours of enjoyment.
09-08-2006, 09:48 PM
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My F/7 newt and curved bolt astro drives setup at home, but now there is a new ED 80 on it's new pier, as well.
Cheers leon
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09-08-2006, 10:02 PM
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Leon,
I love Pic number 2. Far better than number 1.
10-08-2006, 05:19 AM
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I actually like #1 better.... but both #1 & #2 are great if you cross your eyes
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