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Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Yeah the dentist screwing over Gary is a long running saga. It's SEVEROCAT's fault my assembler person screwed up your drive.?And Gary? He says "they are my bread and butter" maker, I can not
By Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky <indanapt@...> · #376 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Richard, Thanks for providing that - really great stuff! ?I have been using my UC18 successfully for 15 years for visual observing. ?This definitely gives me something to think about! ?I live in a
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Woes concerning the UC series are not uncommon.? Here are mine.? In 2017 I bought a nearly new Obsession 18UC from a fellow using AstroMart. He had ordered the scope from Obsession and while it was
By charles jagow · #374 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
So share how you resolved the issues. ?Are your improvements effective and reliable?
By Richard · #373 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Then DO NOT buy from Obsession. Because the dentist ignores complaints or tries to pass them off to subcontractors. Yeah It's been 5 years or more. And never once has he admitted he, or whoever built
By Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky <indanapt@...> · #372 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Customer complaints for products and services should not be ignored. ?I doubt that a group of enthusiasts and satisfied customers will be persuaded to join your cause if they have not been denied the
By Richard · #371 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Yeah everyone sucking up to the guy that once you have the scope, and it does not work, goes dark. Yep thanks!
By Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky <indanapt@...> · #370 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
A work of art !!
By Roger Greenwood · #369 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Hi Guillaume, Attached is a photo with the Eagle4S mounted on a homemade plywood bracket that attaches where the wheelbarrow handles normally attach. And here is the block diagram of the equipment
By Richard · #368 ·
Re: Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
Hello Richard, You're right it's a great instrument, perfectly made. For my part, I have the classic 18¡± version. I will be very interested to know your fully automatic configuration, because I am
By Guillaume · #367 ·
Thanks Dave for such a fun instrument (UC18)
All, After my 2 star alignment last night I set the Argo Navis to 'From Planetaruim" and retired to my recliner to "remote into" the telescope computer. My UC18 dob "system" then sat out on my deck in
By Richard · #366 ·
Re: Obsession Manual
Thanks for sharing this thread. Greg W Albany Area Amateur Astronomers Club owned 18" UC.
By Greg Wing · #365 ·
Re: Obsession Manual
It is good to have it out there.
By Christine Zeltner · #364 ·
Re: Obsession Manual
Many, many thanks. The new owner of the 18" is very happy to have it. (I did not realize that the manual covers all U.C.s and I happen to have a printed one that came with my 22". At least others can
By Al Lamperti · #363 ·
Obsession Manual
Here you are Al. Chris ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Phillip Roey <pcphill@...> Date: Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 9:31 AM Subject: Obsession Manual To: czeltner356@...
By Christine Zeltner · #362 ·
Re: 18" U.C. Manual
I have one. I can take pictures and send them to you. Have you asked Dave for a copy? Chris
By Christine Zeltner · #361 ·
18" U.C. Manual
Anyone have a source for the manual for the 18" U.C.? Thanks, Al
By Al Lamperti · #360 ·
Re: UC18 and DS287C star party April 9 and 10 2022 for Galaxy season (1 of 2)
Jim, I use Argo Navis and ServoCAT. The goto accuracy is basically good for short slews but is challenged if I slew more than say 90 degrees (yes I installed the powered ground board by myself and
By Richard · #359 ·
Re: UC18 and DS287C star party April 9 and 10 2022 for Galaxy season (1 of 2)
Hi Richard: Nice images Richard! How is your go to accuracy and tracking accuracy?? What are you using? Jim
By James Sofia <drsofia@...> · #358 ·
Galaxy season 2 of 2
By Richard · #357 ·