Hi all,
I've recently bought an oldish C14 and wonder if there are some standard
modifications that I can make to improve it's performance? I searched
through Google and couldn't find the kind of support sites I've been able to
find for my Meade equipment (e.g., MAPUG). I can't believe there aren't
any!
I'm interested in a few specific solutions if anyone has tackled them
before...
* OTA flocking (OTA interior is quite shiny!).
* Dew shields and dew prevention (are they available commercially or has
anyone some decent designs other than simple foam mats rolled up!).
* Mirror flop - is it usually a problem and are there any simple fixes
(scope will be used primarily for imaging so best method of mirror
locking?).
* Balancing systems (what and where to buy balancing weights and best
methods of using existing balance rails).
* Recommended accessory rail systems (do accessory rails replace these?).
Also, how do I identify if this particular scope is Faststar compatible? It
is a black tube model and has a sticker on the OTA saying that it has the
"Starbright Coatings".
Thanks in anticipation.
