http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/ Sirius observatories Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:07:47 GMT Dick Post http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1694 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1694 Patrick, I have had electronic failures following lightning strikes which were within a 1000 ft of my home in MA and also my observatory in ME. On both Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:38:14 GMT panstarrs47 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1693 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1693 Hello, Can any of the members provide information on, or directions to where to find, current (!!!) wisdom regarding: (a)the propensity of Sirius domes to Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:04:38 GMT panstarrs47 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1692 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1692 Peter, Thanks for the offer. I have another closer to home so will try for that. Again, thanks. Regards, Patrick. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:25:32 GMT Patrick Watson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1691 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1691 Mike, Lovely invite. Thanks for the tip - I shall pay close attention. Regards, Patrick. ________________________________ From: michael redfern Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:40:29 GMT Peter and Karen http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1690 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1690 Hi Patrick, I live just outside Queanbeyan NSW if you are up this way you are welcome to have a look. I have the baby home dome. Peter _____ From: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:33:02 GMT michael redfern http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1689 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1689 Patrick, I live just about as far away from Victoria as it is possible to get, so you can't see my dome (well, you are welcome if you wish!). However, let me Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:51:14 GMT BD Heathcote http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1688 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1688 Patrick, We meet again! I have a small Sirius observatory in central Victoria, roughly half way between Kyneton and Heathcote towns. You are welcome to inspect Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:10:16 GMT panstarrs47 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1687 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1687 Greetings from a new member. I am considering installing a Sirius Home Dome (only) and would dearly like to see the installed mounting ring - I suppose it Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:55:41 GMT nelsonastro http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1686 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1686 I'm helping with a school observatory that was built ON THE TOP of a new science building. In California all parts of a school building, as distinct from an Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:43:46 GMT MCDERMOTT MICHAEL http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1685 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1685 Hi Jim, Yes you can hook the power supply directly to the cards + and - terminals. I have had mine like this for 3 years and no problems. I did install a light Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:51:09 GMT Jim Bessette http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1684 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1684 Thanks Steve, I ended up buying an even larger power supply (Samlex 1235M - 30A). I hooked it up briefly and it worked fine. I watched the meters while Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:10:43 GMT nelsonscientificsca http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1683 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1683 ... I have a Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply that I use for my Gemini system. http://tinyurl.com/yabz839 I was wondering if I could simply use the Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:28:37 GMT Douglas B. George http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1682 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1682 ... The power supply has to hold up the voltage during motor startup, where inrush currents of many amps (10 or 15) can easily occur. If it doesn't hold up Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:55:19 GMT Jim Bessette http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1681 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1681 I'm tired of using a battery for my Maxdome (not II) rotation. I have a Maxdome purchased through Sirius in 2006. I guess it's not a Maxdome II. My dome is Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:49:42 GMT zbigniew3390 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1680 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/siriusobservatories_users/message/1680 I would like to know if any Sirius dome owners have the dome 2 automation system especially regarding the dome rotation. Since I received my Dome 2 cards one