http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/ Talking Telescopes Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:06:26 GMT paulhart47 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137018 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137018 Frank, I have a T-Scope, and am very happy with it. I have the "Deluxe T-3" version with a stock Alan Raycraft mirror. Optically my scope is identical to the Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:18 GMT Michael http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137017 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137017 No, I prefer the ease of setup and the precision tracking of the EM200 mount. Especially when doing AP. I guess I've become a refractor geek with the TEC140, Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:51:56 GMT Bob L http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137016 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137016 To all - We are having a very lively discussion over on the Yahoo Dynascope group about how many RV-6 telescopes were built. We believe that Criterion Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:10:22 GMT suitti http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137015 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137015 So, you have a 355 mm (14") scope, but prefer to use a 140 (5.5")? Is it due to portability or setup time? Or is there something about the 140 that you like? Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:26:29 GMT Michael http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137014 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137014 I have owned a 14" T-Scope for some time and can tell you thay are outstanding instruments. Mine has a mirrow by Obsidian Optics and is exceptional. I have Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:01:07 GMT Bob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137013 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137013 Through the eyepiece of my 4.7 inch refractor at 160 power, the planets appear to be a little more than 1/8 of an inch across. It's quite difficult to see Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:56:43 GMT paul_winalski http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137012 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137012 ... I own a 14" TScope and I am very happy with it. My mirror is by Obsidian Optics rather than Discovery, so I can't comment on the optical quality of the Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:25:59 GMT Frank Loflin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137011 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137011 Gentlepersons, Been out of touch for a while due to new job and relocation headaches, but glad to be back. I have the opportunity to purchase a Taychert Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:12:54 GMT Richard Jordan http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137010 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137010 This might be of some interest: http://astrosurf.com/buil/extrasolar/obs.htm Best regards, Richard Jordan ... From: mfend0609 To: telescopes@yahoogroups.com Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:35:38 GMT mfend0609 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137009 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137009 Hey everyone, Does anyone have any experience using something like fiber optics to run a line from the telescope to a computer for spectral analysis? How about Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:42:02 GMT http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137008 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137008 One of the biggest complaints we get is the high volume of messages on this list. Our policy statement has some specific rules about posts, but we feel some Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137007 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137007 Just a quick reminder about the many other features available to all members of Talking Telescopes. In addition to the message board, you are invited to look Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:41:59 GMT http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137006 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137006 The moderators encourage all members of Talking Telescopes to discuss all aspects of amateur telescopes and related equipment in an open, friendly manner in Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:39:17 GMT Jack & Lynn Kramer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137005 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137005 A friend is considering moving up from an 8" SCT to a Celestron 9.25" or even an 11" on a GEM. On our local club Yahoo group he has asked for opinions on the Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:46:43 GMT Geoff Gaherty http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137004 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/message/137004 ... Here is a fine example of a drawing made a couple of nights ago by Bob Abraham with a very high quality 8" Maksutov (made by TEC), an example of what can