Pictures of Your Stuff - AstroGab2024-03-28T15:14:43Zhttp://astrogab.ning.com/forum/topics/pictures-of-your-stuff?groupUrl=equipmentandhardware&commentId=6354305%3AComment%3A3231&groupId=6354305%3AGroup%3A2223&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere's my main setup, rolling…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2012-05-07:6354305:Comment:1100712012-05-07T16:10:14.249ZGordon Millerhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/GordonMiller
<p>Here's my main setup, rolling C9.25 on CGEM.<br/> JMI EH focuser<br/>
Full ADM kit<br/>
WO binos</p>
<p>Any recommendations?</p>
<p>Here's my main setup, rolling C9.25 on CGEM.<br/> JMI EH focuser<br/>
Full ADM kit<br/>
WO binos</p>
<p>Any recommendations?</p> Orion EQ-G
APM/TMB 105mm LW2…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-22:6354305:Comment:212132011-03-22T03:31:06.856ZBill R.http://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BillR
Orion EQ-G<br></br>
APM/TMB 105mm LW2 f6.2 APO<br></br>
TeleVue TRF-2008 .8x FR/FF<br></br>
SGIB ST-8300C<br></br>
Canon 50D (stock)<br></br>
IDAS LPS2 Filter<br></br>
Guiding:<br></br>
William Optics Zenithstar II 80mm ED<br></br>
Orion Deepspace Color Imager<br></br>
Computer and Software<br></br>
Panasonic Toughbook CF-29<br></br>
EQMOD<br></br>
Nebulosity 2<br></br>
PHD…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2773266723?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2773266723?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a>
Orion EQ-G<br/>
APM/TMB 105mm LW2 f6.2 APO<br/>
TeleVue TRF-2008 .8x FR/FF<br/>
SGIB ST-8300C<br/>
Canon 50D (stock)<br/>
IDAS LPS2 Filter<br/>
Guiding:<br/>
William Optics Zenithstar II 80mm ED<br/>
Orion Deepspace Color Imager<br/>
Computer and Software<br/>
Panasonic Toughbook CF-29<br/>
EQMOD<br/>
Nebulosity 2<br/>
PHD<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2773266723?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2773266723?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a> You got it. It is the tripod…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-13:6354305:Comment:64182011-02-13T02:47:47.797ZSteve Coateshttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/SteveCoates
You got it. It is the tripod head to the CG-5. It suits just fine, once you are polar aligned. It is bolted down with the center bolt only. The plates came from a scrap metal metal shop in town for $10.00 a piece. I got the idea from this web site: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39" target="_blank">http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&vi...</a> .
You got it. It is the tripod head to the CG-5. It suits just fine, once you are polar aligned. It is bolted down with the center bolt only. The plates came from a scrap metal metal shop in town for $10.00 a piece. I got the idea from this web site: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39" target="_blank">http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&vi...</a> . Steve, I've been messing arou…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-13:6354305:Comment:62722011-02-13T02:38:17.091ZMarc Bastihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/MarcBasti
Steve, I've been messing around w/some preliminary plans to build a pier. Considering the costs restraints I'm looking at concrete also. I was curious where the top adapter came from? It looks like the tripod head, if it is, is it bolted down independently to the top square plate? I've been looking at Dans for the plate and adapter, but that's still in the $300 range. This (if it is the tri head) looks like a good alternative. That's a nice looking (neat+solid) setup.<br/>
Thanks, Marc
Steve, I've been messing around w/some preliminary plans to build a pier. Considering the costs restraints I'm looking at concrete also. I was curious where the top adapter came from? It looks like the tripod head, if it is, is it bolted down independently to the top square plate? I've been looking at Dans for the plate and adapter, but that's still in the $300 range. This (if it is the tri head) looks like a good alternative. That's a nice looking (neat+solid) setup.<br/>
Thanks, Marc Ah, the latest incarnation.…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-08:6354305:Comment:50252011-02-08T17:07:44.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
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Ah, the latest incarnation.<br></br>
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C5+, AT66, 350D Mod, SSAG, LXD55, 909 Module, ADM hardware<br></br>
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ADM rings arrived yesterday and got installed at 2am this morning after I got home from work (... yawn).<br></br>
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Also, just found (2) AC 110V Orion Dew Strips online in the last week. They run hot so I'll need a timer to regulate output but they work…
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Ah, the latest incarnation.<br/>
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C5+, AT66, 350D Mod, SSAG, LXD55, 909 Module, ADM hardware<br/>
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ADM rings arrived yesterday and got installed at 2am this morning after I got home from work (... yawn).<br/>
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Also, just found (2) AC 110V Orion Dew Strips online in the last week. They run hot so I'll need a timer to regulate output but they work awesomely well. Dew is gone for good, finally! One arrived yesterday and still needs to be installed but I tested it and whoa .... Going to mod them by looking for flat tubular 1" webbing (in black, of course) to insulate the dew strips to protect the scopes from too much heat, and attach Velcro for easier setup.<br/>
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I think a hypertune is in order but I'll perform it myself as I have the concept of what it's about. Will order Teflon bearing set soon.<br/>
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I'm about the closest to a completely finished setup as I have ever been. Can't wait to use it!<br />
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PS, feel free to mention any thing you want about the drywall tape seam on the ceiling needing to be re-done. It's okay, I can take it. Yeah, that's not a bad idea.…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-03:6354305:Comment:46512011-02-03T04:31:25.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I think I'll go with a C11 on a larger mount first before I do a Dob. They're definitely cool and have tons of resolving power, but getting a good one with the works is PRICEY.
Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I think I'll go with a C11 on a larger mount first before I do a Dob. They're definitely cool and have tons of resolving power, but getting a good one with the works is PRICEY. Serious mount envy. That's th…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-03:6354305:Comment:46502011-02-03T04:28:39.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
Serious mount envy. That's the Carbon Fiber AT8RC isn't it? That thing's been on my dream scope list for a while.
Serious mount envy. That's the Carbon Fiber AT8RC isn't it? That thing's been on my dream scope list for a while. You've come a long way, Marc.tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-03:6354305:Comment:46492011-02-03T04:26:37.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
You've come a long way, Marc.
You've come a long way, Marc. Excellent upgrades! Looks lik…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-03:6354305:Comment:46482011-02-03T04:26:01.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
Excellent upgrades! Looks like you picked up the Orion Guide Scope package deal. That's a nice setup. You're well on your way. I think it's cool that you use a Telrad on your XLT150. Looking forward to seeing what this 150mm Newt brings us.
Excellent upgrades! Looks like you picked up the Orion Guide Scope package deal. That's a nice setup. You're well on your way. I think it's cool that you use a Telrad on your XLT150. Looking forward to seeing what this 150mm Newt brings us. Nice. That's cool. Like that…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-01-30:6354305:Comment:44362011-01-30T17:57:35.000Z0c87j7rl1576ghttp://astrogab.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0c87j7rl1576g
Nice. That's cool. Like that RC 6 too.
Nice. That's cool. Like that RC 6 too.