Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
I forgot to mention, yes getting older, I am 60 now. But having the RA extentions and being able to break the mount head in two makes things alot easier to move around. I to have to assemble and
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
LOL?... all these years I wondered why they were numbered 8 and 11 without starting at 1. Obvious in hindsight but never occurred to me.
Thanks,
John
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John Bridgman <john.bridgman@...>
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
I can agree with you Crocco,, but it is a moot point now, with my G11 no worries about weight now. When Celestron sends the replacement I will trade the AVX off for something or another. I'm done with
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
You do have the RAEXT - The RA Extension - right?? It allows the mount to be separated in two, as well as giving clearance to rotate
much more and not hit the motors..
Derek
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Derek C Breit
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#64468
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
Derick
I have an avx I use with a c9.25 for show and tell. It's ok for visual and tracks well but the mount electronics have a flaw.? Many users have had it fail including myself (component
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crocco1250
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Re: Bright Stars
All ... If anyone is interested, I created a database for the Starry Night (Starry Night Pro Plus) planetarium program. It¡¯s a Windows and Macintosh application (I use the Mac version).
The
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John May
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Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Thank you Natalie, that is all very helpful.? I just need a little time to digest it.? Ha...As I stated, I'm 72, and things, including my mind have slowed down somewhat...LOL.
I'll get back with
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Gary C.
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
Thank you Chip, that's what I needed to know.I like my Gll so Much that I want a GM8 as a grab and go I will order it without a tripod and give Berlebach a try. Happy Skies
Sent from my Boost
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
Celestron does make pretty nice SCT telescopes. But I am also done with Chinese mounts.Love my G11.
Sent from my Boost Mobile Phone.
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
My first rig was a package deal a AVX mount with a Celestron 8 Edge HD, not a very good combo. The AVX struggled to support the weight. But the deal was real good from Highpoint Scientific a NEAF
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Hi Gary,
I am a newbie with a recent G11G (Nov '19) and have been working to get a decent remote AP setup going. Some things I had to do:
I started with a 16' USB3 Extender cable to with a local
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Natalie Electron
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
Hi Deric,
Mostly because it is dead stable and very well dampened. If you haven't had the pleasure of using a Berlebach Planet it has much better damping traits than any of the metal tube tripods
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Chip Louie
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
I wouldn't point to Celestron, or Synta Corp, for anything.
And I'm glad to finally be getting a Losmandy for my mount.
My post was in rebuttal to Alexanders post, George. ;^)
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sonnyedmonds@...
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Re: Counterweights - B&D Astro
Wow, so it wasn't a mistake to pay $300 for three 22# and one 7# weights?
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George Cushing
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
"Celestron themselves (
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George Cushing
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Re: Wrench sizes
The G11 pier pod has 3/8"-16 clamping bolt threads.
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George Cushing
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
I like to use USA equipment when possible.? I've had Meade, Celestron, now Losmandy G-11, which is 5 Years old.? It is a work of art, meticulously machined, and ethernet compatible.? Handles my 40
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Gary C.
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Astro-Imaging, the incurable disease !
Hello My Friends:
Purchased Losmandy G-II/Gemini II from Scott 4 years ago. Have used twice due to move to Dallas, but now back to Oklahoma, Bortle 5 skies. So rolling again. Ha¡
Losmany G-II,
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Gary C.
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#64454
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Re: Adjusting the Polar Alignment Scope
Nels,
Are you having success with the alignment?? I have found that the inner lock ring, with two opposed slots, needs to be loosened before any set screws are turned.? The ring can be slightly
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Frank
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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
My AVX gives up to 2 min unguided tracking until about 14lbs of OTA/camera.
However, I am getting 45 sec unguided exposures with a 10" RC and
piggybacked 80mm (requires 55lbs of CW) on my G11G. I
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matt harmston
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#64452
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