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Oct 12, 2012 23:01:17 GMT -5
Post by criverside on Oct 12, 2012 23:01:17 GMT -5
Hi Joe, I agree with the flocked paper, its good enough for Tele-Vue, though I still like baffles if for no other reason they add strength to the tube.
I am not yet sold on the "scope on a stick", its interesting, but I am not sure its much easier for me to construct than a tube, and I suspect it would weigh at least the same. ------- Craig
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Oct 13, 2012 0:06:44 GMT -5
Post by Watcher3 on Oct 13, 2012 0:06:44 GMT -5
As far as the scope on a stick, I was just talking about using it as a planning guide. align everything on a 2x4 or whatever is handy. stick a focuser. diagonal and some planned eyepieces in the line and measure the distances from the lens where the focuser will need to be. Just a tool, like raytracing, but gives you the opportunity to try your lens before you build your scope. I like baffles too. just sayin' it could be done easier if you wanted.
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Oct 13, 2012 0:13:51 GMT -5
Post by criverside on Oct 13, 2012 0:13:51 GMT -5
I misunderstood, and I agree about the baffles, sense I discovered the flocked material I use far fewer baffles.-----Craig
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Oct 15, 2012 23:13:32 GMT -5
Post by johndaniel on Oct 15, 2012 23:13:32 GMT -5
Thank you all for your words of wisdom. I will have to digest your recommendations. I was wondering what would be the ideal size and f/# for planetary observing, primarily Jupiter. I do have a monetary limit - about $600 for the lens. What are your recommendations? Thank you, JohnDaniel
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Oct 18, 2012 16:26:51 GMT -5
Post by criverside on Oct 18, 2012 16:26:51 GMT -5
Hello ZNEREZ,
You make me feel young! You are probably the ISTAR clubs only "Centenarian", welcome, Craig
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Dec 29, 2012 9:20:23 GMT -5
Post by bn1777 on Dec 29, 2012 9:20:23 GMT -5
:)and bn1777. Brian. A dumb mistake resulted in the deletion of the introductory posts of the first members. All I can do is apologize, and list those members here. alcofribas astrosean atelierbks axlstrat bluestar borispider cdd2455 dacama doug76 gord intesmicro istarmullet spyke timw I thank you all for getting this board started!
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