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Re: I'm in

 

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Unfortunately our archives have been lost forever as we didn't get the conversion done on time with paying the $200 to?...:-(
With zero response from all moderators on the yahoo group. Very disappointing...

-Roger
18" Classic AN/SC/FSA


On Jan 30, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Mark Gregory via Groups.Io <hackaroo@...> wrote:

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Just to get registered as someone who can send mail.... I'd also be willing to contribute $ to aid the move. And if be willing to take a more active role as needed, the at the moment I'm out of country for a couple months, so not really to jump in with both {or even one} feet right away.

Mark

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Re: Three legged ladder

 

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Thank you Paul!
VERY thorough. I really appreciate that!!
And WOW are they expensive. I may try modifying my stepladder to a 3legged stepladder with shelf.

I know this has been covered in the old group, but has been lost forever as we didn't get the conversion done on time with paying the $200 to groups.io...:-(

-Roger
18" Classic AN/SC/FSA


On Jan 30, 2020, at 7:01 AM, Paul N. Alsing via Groups.Io <pnalsing@...> wrote:

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Roger, I assume that you are talking about orchard ladders, like these…

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These are the ideal astronomy ladders because they are so stable. They cannot be turned over except under extraordinary circumstances, and uneven ground is no issue whatsoever. Inclines are also not an issue, unless it were to be really steep.

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There used to be (2) manufacturers who would make custom steps spaced 8” apart especially for amateur astronomers. Tallman Ladders, in Oregon…

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... apparently no longer make astronomy ladders, but it looks like Strathmore Ladders, in California…

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… still does, and they call them “STAR CLIMBER” ladders.

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These are not inexpensive, and shipping will be the killer, but if you can find a local dealer who can order one to be delivered with his order of regular ladders it might work out for you. Or, you can get a regular orchard ladder from Home Depot, but it will have the 12” spacing instead of the custom 8” spacing.

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Custom or regular, if you can get your hands on one of these guys you will never regret it.

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\Paul A

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roger Greenwood
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ObsessionUsers] Three legged ladder

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2 questions:

1)Are those ladders that have one leg for support instead of the traditional 2 on the opposing side of the steps good on slight inclines? I struggle at Stellafane with my three step ladder I use with my 18"

2)Does anyone have a good bang-for-the-buck brand they like?

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-Roger

18" Classic AN/SC/FSA


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Paul Alsing
25" f/5 Classic Obsession

I'd like to use my UC18 for deep sky imaging.

 

Does anyone have suggestions on what gear I could add to my OEM UC18 with ServoCat to permit extended exposures, say 240s or more?
I'm in

 

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Just to get registered as someone who can send mail.... I'd also be willing to contribute $ to aid the move. And if be willing to take a more active role as needed, the at the moment I'm out of country for a couple months, so not really to jump in with both {or even one} feet right away.

Mark

Get

Re: Three legged ladder

 

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Roger, I assume that you are talking about orchard ladders, like these…

?

?

These are the ideal astronomy ladders because they are so stable. They cannot be turned over except under extraordinary circumstances, and uneven ground is no issue whatsoever. Inclines are also not an issue, unless it were to be really steep.

?

There used to be (2) manufacturers who would make custom steps spaced 8” apart especially for amateur astronomers. Tallman Ladders, in Oregon…

?

?

... apparently no longer make astronomy ladders, but it looks like Strathmore Ladders, in California…

?

?

… still does, and they call them “STAR CLIMBER” ladders.

?

These are not inexpensive, and shipping will be the killer, but if you can find a local dealer who can order one to be delivered with his order of regular ladders it might work out for you. Or, you can get a regular orchard ladder from Home Depot, but it will have the 12” spacing instead of the custom 8” spacing.

?

Custom or regular, if you can get your hands on one of these guys you will never regret it.

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\Paul A

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roger Greenwood
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ObsessionUsers] Three legged ladder

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2 questions:

1)Are those ladders that have one leg for support instead of the traditional 2 on the opposing side of the steps good on slight inclines? I struggle at Stellafane with my three step ladder I use with my 18"

2)Does anyone have a good bang-for-the-buck brand they like?

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-Roger

18" Classic AN/SC/FSA


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Paul Alsing
25" f/5 Classic Obsession
Re: TEST

 

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It’s a yes from me!!


On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Dragan Nikin <dragannikin@...> wrote:

?My first test was from my personal email. This is through the Groups.io GUI.

Is this working for anyone?

Dragan Nikin
Chicago Il 60631
25" f/5 #610
30" f/4.5 OMI EVO
Three legged ladder

 

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2 questions:
1)Are those ladders that have one leg for support instead of the traditional 2 on the opposing side of the steps good on slight inclines? I struggle at Stellafane with my three step ladder I use with my 18"
2)Does anyone have a good bang-for-the-buck brand they like?

-Roger
18" Classic AN/SC/FSA
Re: TEST

 

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Great to hear.?

I can volunteer Mark. I'd be proud to be of help.?



-Dragan


Sent from my Samsung Note 10+


-------- Original message --------
From: Ruffman2019@...
Date: 1/29/20 6:27 PM (GMT-06:00)
Subject: Re: [ObsessionUsers] TEST

Yes!? First post has to be "Approved by moderator", then, no restrictions.
You are the first to post. Welcome aboard. Looking for members to help as moderators.
Mark

Re: Test

 

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Excellent!?

Now this is a reply from my phone. Just testing to see just how this io system works?



-Dragan


Sent from my Samsung Note 10+


-------- Original message --------
From: Roger Greenwood <roger@...>
Date: 1/29/20 6:55 PM (GMT-06:00)
Subject: Re: [ObsessionUsers] Test

Hi Dragan!

I'm here!
So it looks like it's working!!

-Roger
18" Classic Obsession

On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Dragan Nikin via Groups.Io <dragannikin@...> wrote:

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Is anyone seeing this? Is anyone posting??

Dragan Nikin
Chicago Il 60631
25" f/5 #610
30" f/4.5 OMI EVO

Re: Test

 

Hi Roger,
Welcome!
Please invite others to come along.

Mark
Re: Test

 

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Hi Dragan!

I'm here!
So it looks like it's working!!

-Roger
18" Classic Obsession

On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Dragan Nikin via Groups.Io <dragannikin@...> wrote:

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Is anyone seeing this? Is anyone posting??

Dragan Nikin
Chicago Il 60631
25" f/5 #610
30" f/4.5 OMI EVO

Re: TEST

 

Yes!? First post has to be "Approved by moderator", then, no restrictions.
You are the first to post. Welcome aboard. Looking for members to help as moderators.
Mark
TEST

 

My first test was from my personal email. This is through the Groups.io GUI.

Is this working for anyone?

Dragan Nikin
Chicago Il 60631
25" f/5 #610
30" f/4.5 OMI EVO
Test

 

Is anyone seeing this? Is anyone posting??

Dragan Nikin
Chicago Il 60631
25" f/5 #610
30" f/4.5 OMI EVO

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