New triplet refractor. - AstroGab2024-03-29T13:27:14Zhttps://astrogab.ning.com/forum/topics/new-triplet-refractor?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI created a new post about th…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-20:6354305:Comment:202152011-03-20T01:50:38.935ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
I created a new post about the ED80T-CF with the MoonLite CF motorized focuser attached if anyone wants to see. Has some video of the focuser in action.<br />
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<a href="http://www.silvren.com/blog/?p=530" target="_blank">http://www.silvren.com/blog/?p=530</a><br />
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Jeff
I created a new post about the ED80T-CF with the MoonLite CF motorized focuser attached if anyone wants to see. Has some video of the focuser in action.<br />
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<a href="http://www.silvren.com/blog/?p=530" target="_blank">http://www.silvren.com/blog/?p=530</a><br />
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Jeff I'm sending the focuser back…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-03-01:6354305:Comment:115072011-03-01T17:18:16.714ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
I'm sending the focuser back to Ron to have him upgrade it to a motorized version. I thought for some reason the non-motorized version would be adequate for me. But after playing with getting focus by hand - no way, I want it to be like the other motorized MoonLite I have on my AT8RC. So back it goes. :)<br />
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I'll redo my test report when it comes back.<br />
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Jeff
I'm sending the focuser back to Ron to have him upgrade it to a motorized version. I thought for some reason the non-motorized version would be adequate for me. But after playing with getting focus by hand - no way, I want it to be like the other motorized MoonLite I have on my AT8RC. So back it goes. :)<br />
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I'll redo my test report when it comes back.<br />
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Jeff I uploaded a test image (NGC2…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-24:6354305:Comment:94832011-02-24T20:58:28.538ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
I uploaded a test image (NGC2264), it's nothing special. In fact, kinda yucky. Next time out I'll be at a darker site, and get something better, with longer and more exposures.
I uploaded a test image (NGC2264), it's nothing special. In fact, kinda yucky. Next time out I'll be at a darker site, and get something better, with longer and more exposures. Great Review Jeff! Can't wait…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-24:6354305:Comment:97552011-02-24T19:26:17.637ZTrevor Woodrowhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/TrevorWoodrow
Great Review Jeff! Can't wait to see some images through it!
Great Review Jeff! Can't wait to see some images through it! Okay, I had the new Orion ED8…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-24:6354305:Comment:95792011-02-24T16:48:22.538ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
Okay, I had the new Orion ED80T CF triplet scope out last night.<br />
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Here's my initial write-up, I'm still adding to it as I go, and I've yet to process my 4x8min LRGB each set from the Christmas Tree Nebula. I probably shouldn't have shot that at first, but I didn't really care what the target was. Make sure you look at the CCD Inspector pictures at the end of the review. :-)<br />
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<a href="http://www.silvren.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://www.silvren.com/blog/</a><br />
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Jeff
Okay, I had the new Orion ED80T CF triplet scope out last night.<br />
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Here's my initial write-up, I'm still adding to it as I go, and I've yet to process my 4x8min LRGB each set from the Christmas Tree Nebula. I probably shouldn't have shot that at first, but I didn't really care what the target was. Make sure you look at the CCD Inspector pictures at the end of the review. :-)<br />
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<a href="http://www.silvren.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://www.silvren.com/blog/</a><br />
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Jeff Sweet! Looking forward to it…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-23:6354305:Comment:88732011-02-23T06:11:36.039ZTrevor Woodrowhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/TrevorWoodrow
Sweet! Looking forward to it Jeff. Can't wait to see what you can do with that sweet triplet. Any hints about what your first targets will be?
Sweet! Looking forward to it Jeff. Can't wait to see what you can do with that sweet triplet. Any hints about what your first targets will be? On its way priority overnight…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-23:6354305:Comment:88692011-02-23T03:52:37.558ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
On its way priority overnight, arriving 10:30 am tomorrow and what do you know - tomorrow night's forecast here is perfect for imaging, is that rare or what?<br />
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There was a delay anodizing the custom flange, so the added shipping cost they're taking care of. Gotta love that.<br />
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If I get anything good tomorrow night (got two targets in mind) I'll post, and some CCD Inspector stuff as well. I'll take pictures of the scope, etc and create a formal review.<br />
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Jeff
On its way priority overnight, arriving 10:30 am tomorrow and what do you know - tomorrow night's forecast here is perfect for imaging, is that rare or what?<br />
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There was a delay anodizing the custom flange, so the added shipping cost they're taking care of. Gotta love that.<br />
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If I get anything good tomorrow night (got two targets in mind) I'll post, and some CCD Inspector stuff as well. I'll take pictures of the scope, etc and create a formal review.<br />
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Jeff Not yet, I talked to Ron@Moon…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-13:6354305:Comment:61612011-02-13T00:44:00.019ZJeff McFarlinhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/JeffMcFarlin
Not yet, I talked to Ron@MoonLite - he said they're patterning a flange and machining it. Evidently they do up to 400 focusers/month at his shop. I had no idea. He liked the scope and said he might buy one for himself, so that's a good sign. I hope to have it back this coming week for next new moon.<br />
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Not yet, I talked to Ron@MoonLite - he said they're patterning a flange and machining it. Evidently they do up to 400 focusers/month at his shop. I had no idea. He liked the scope and said he might buy one for himself, so that's a good sign. I hope to have it back this coming week for next new moon.<br />
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Jeff It's Feb 12th....scope back y…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-12:6354305:Comment:61462011-02-12T19:16:00.289ZTrevor Woodrowhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/TrevorWoodrow
It's Feb 12th....scope back yet?
It's Feb 12th....scope back yet? lol, nice...wait a second, th…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-02-01:6354305:Comment:45762011-02-01T22:20:57.000ZTrevor Woodrowhttps://astrogab.ning.com/profile/TrevorWoodrow
lol, nice...wait a second, that is a great idea. I just shot an email to Charlie. Maybe we will set up a Astrogab User Review section. That way we can post our reviews of goods and services that may be helpful to other. Very nice, thanks Jeff. If Charlie agrees we should have it up long before you have your scope back and maybe you could be our first user reviewer!<br />
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lol, nice...wait a second, that is a great idea. I just shot an email to Charlie. Maybe we will set up a Astrogab User Review section. That way we can post our reviews of goods and services that may be helpful to other. Very nice, thanks Jeff. If Charlie agrees we should have it up long before you have your scope back and maybe you could be our first user reviewer!<br />
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