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Re: xt10i xt8i

Anthony Maida — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:11:25 GMT

Thanks John I think i,am going to go for the 10i in my light polluted sky wouldn,t the 10 perform better? and maybe a filter? Anthony

Re: Observing in cold

Jack & Lynn Kramer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:26 GMT

From: "John" ... Of course, that's if they work at all. The cold really does a number on batteries. Jack Kramer Lily Lake, Illinois

Re: Observing in cold

John — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:12 GMT

... There are some benefits up here, though... Cameras don't need much cooling at 0F, and we have lots of dark time in the Winter. :) John Wunderlin Mineral

Re: Observing in cold

darrellrspencer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:18 GMT

I must really be getting spoiled. After having lived in New England, I'm now in Arizona. A cold night on the desert floor in December or January for us is in

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Dan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:55 GMT

Thanks John! Dan

Re: xt10i xt8i

John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:42 GMT

... Noticeable, but not earth shaking. The length is nearly the same, but the 10" weighs quite a bit more. 56% more light gathering sounds like a lot, but to

Re: xt10i xt8i

John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:46 GMT

... If you're not lugging it up and down stairs, a hand truck with pneumatic tires is the answer. I can wheel mine into my back yard, do a 2 star alignment

John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:17:58 GMT

... Yeah, I like to keep it above 20F outside or 0F in my observatory. ... Yes! This is the one I use- it's just about perfect for me. Wide adjustment range,

John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:17:54 GMT

... That's another aspect I like about the astro-chair. The feet flair out at the base- no sinking. John Wunderlin Mineral Point, WI XT10i

Re: xt10i xt8i

Anthony Maida — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:49 GMT

Thanks Guys Just deciding if i should go for the 10 instead of the 8 my back is not that great but i don,t want to sacrafice the extra light gathering

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Dan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:11:37 GMT

Dan, Thanks for the additional information. I appreciate it. The web site, like the Denver chair, seems to have quite a bit of information. Thanks again, Dan

danengel25 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:48:39 GMT

Dan, I am considering building this observing stool - http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/stool/ 1) I think it will work well for my situation. 2) The design can

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Dan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:10:33 GMT

Good suggestions Jack. I appreciate it. Dan

Re: xt10i xt8i

Jack & Lynn Kramer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:54:17 GMT

From: "danengel25" ... Right on, Dan ... I forgot the percent sign. Jack Kramer

Re: xt10i xt8i

danengel25 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:33:27 GMT

Anthony, Just to clarify, ...56 more light gathering for the 10". means 56% more, not 56 times as much. (I know Jack meant this, I just wanted to make sure you