Contributed resource :- Tips on Argo Navis star alignment on an Obsession
As promised, some tips on performing a star alignment using your Argo Navis on your Obsession telescope :- https://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au/forum/posts/list/78.page
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Wildcard Innovations
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Re: Collimation drift on UC
I tried the aluminum ring stiffener on my UC18.? It may have helped a little, but didn't zero out the drift entirely.? There was a bunch of discussion on it back in 2013 in Cloudy Nights.? Alas, I
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Seldom Seen
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
I had my 2006 18" OMI mirror and galaxy secondary recoated by OMI in 2018.? The scope was mainly stored in my garage under a cover, after coating the scope is stored inside the house (i did not use
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busy_sky_guy
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
I feel so out of touch. Didn't know about OMI. I honestly think that if you want the best, with maximum attention to detail, go with Zambuto. Carl takes it to the "nth" degree for not a lot more $$.
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Roger Greenwood
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
If the mirror is a Zambuto he will recoat it. Chris [email protected]> wrote:
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Christine Zeltner
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
The last time I checked Galaxy Optics is still coating. Galaxy Optics | | | | Galaxy Optics | | | Regards, and clear skies #1138
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Erwin Miller
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
L & L did a nice job on my 18 inch mirror several years ago. http://llopt.com/astronomy-services/
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky <indanapt@...>
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
I think OMI is out of business. Your choices would be Zambuto, Majestic, or Spectrum.
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Mark Bungart
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
OMI is no more. They've been gone for a couple years now.?I spoke with James last night. Apparently Plane Wave is coating amateurs mirrors now. So that's an option.?-DraganSent from my Samsung Note
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Dragan Nikin
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
Tom Ostahowski Optics down in Southern California. Great job, fair prices and fast turn-around! Just recently had my mirrors recoated! Dennis Beckley, 18 inch Classic AN/SC
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Dennis Beckley
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
Zambuto or OMI. -Roger 18" Classic AN/SC/FSA www.astrocrumb.com<http://www.astrocrumb.com/>
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Roger Greenwood
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Re: Don't do what I did :)
My 23 year old 20¡± F5 has always been kept in a controlled environment, but are starting to fail. Do you have any mirror coating companies that you could recommend? Rick Markunas
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skygazr33
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Don't do what I did :)
A repost from Obsession FB group. Sorry this will be kinda long. Some good news I want to share. Anyone that knows me personally knows that I haven't observed regularly with my 25" or 30" in a number
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Dragan Nikin
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Re: Much better observation of Mars with a mask on my classic 15
Dave's probably already started designing the 28.
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Erwin Miller
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Re: Much better observation of Mars with a mask on my classic 15
Correction!!!! 18" Classic...
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Roger Greenwood
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Re: Much better observation of Mars with a mask on my classic 15
I will definitely try this with my 28" Classic!! -Roger 18" Classic AN/SC/FSA www.astrocrumb.com<http://www.astrocrumb.com/>
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Roger Greenwood
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Re: Much better observation of Mars with a mask on my classic 15
What did this set up[ look like. I would like to try it. Chris wrote:
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Christine Zeltner
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Much better observation of Mars with a mask on my classic 15
Hi everyone, hope you do well, yesterday night, having a chance to observe Mars with my classic 15, on a rather stable night, I had a very interesting experience. At first with full aperture, I had a
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Fr¨¦d¨¦ric Ruciak
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Re: Obsession Finderscope choice
Thanks Mike
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Netscape
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Re: Obsession Finderscope choice
Dave, You will get a more accurate alignment if you use a illuminated reticle eye piece in your you main focuser. ?The finder will get you near your target but not precisely centered on it. ?Your
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Michael Barsotti <Barsottimm@...>
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