Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart. http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251 Debbie On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe ________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Joe: Don't think Debbie was thinking about a 16". I just asked if anyone knew of one available for an associate who lives in California. Steve
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 12:39:44 -0700 From: josephmbauman@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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I'm not buying anymore scopes. The last time I bought a scope we had a flood back in December. We can't afford anymore floods down here. Seriously, the 15" Obsession is enough of a scope for me to handle. Maybe in 10 or 15 years I'll start downsizing. I'm glad I have friends with higher aperature scopes. A lot more fun to view than to set up. Clear Skies, Debbie On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
Joe:
Don't think Debbie was thinking about a 16". I just asked if anyone knew of one available for an associate who lives in California. Steve
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 12:39:44 -0700 From: josephmbauman@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200
listed
on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Sorry, I misunderstood, Deb. Thanks, Joe ________________________________ From: Debbie <astrodeb@beyondbb.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 I'm not buying anymore scopes. The last time I bought a scope we had a flood back in December. We can't afford anymore floods down here. Seriously, the 15" Obsession is enough of a scope for me to handle. Maybe in 10 or 15 years I'll start downsizing. I'm glad I have friends with higher aperature scopes. A lot more fun to view than to set up. Clear Skies, Debbie On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
Joe:
Don't think Debbie was thinking about a 16". I just asked if anyone knew of one available for an associate who lives in California. Steve
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 12:39:44 -0700 From: josephmbauman@yahoo.com > To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200
listed
on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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I think the biggest SCT one person can readily handle is the C-14 on the new CGEM DX mount for $6999. The heaviest component the tube assembly or the heavy duty tripod weighs 45 pounds. This is for visual use only. For astrophotography all of the following mounts would work well with the C-14 and individual components weigh 50 pounds or less: the Astro-physics 900 or 1200, Losmandy Titan or the new Paramount MX. All of these mounts could easily handle a C-14 for imaging. The only other requirement is the money! -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:40 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe ________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200
listed
on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Joe, Just joking around with you. Clear Skies, Debbie On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM, Don J. Colton <djcolton@piol.com> wrote:
I think the biggest SCT one person can readily handle is the C-14 on the new CGEM DX mount for $6999. The heaviest component the tube assembly or the heavy duty tripod weighs 45 pounds. This is for visual use only.
For astrophotography all of the following mounts would work well with the C-14 and individual components weigh 50 pounds or less: the Astro-physics 900 or 1200, Losmandy Titan or the new Paramount MX. All of these mounts could easily handle a C-14 for imaging.
The only other requirement is the money!
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:40 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200
listed
on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Thanks, Debbie! -- Joe ________________________________ From: Debbie <astrodeb@beyondbb.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Joe, Just joking around with you. Clear Skies, Debbie On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM, Don J. Colton <djcolton@piol.com> wrote:
I think the biggest SCT one person can readily handle is the C-14 on the new CGEM DX mount for $6999. The heaviest component the tube assembly or the heavy duty tripod weighs 45 pounds. This is for visual use only.
For astrophotography all of the following mounts would work well with the C-14 and individual components weigh 50 pounds or less: the Astro-physics 900 or 1200, Losmandy Titan or the new Paramount MX. All of these mounts could easily handle a C-14 for imaging.
The only other requirement is the money!
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:40 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Deb, As the owner of a Meade 12" LX200GPS, I feel comfortable in advising against this telescope unless you're also willing to invest in an observatory in a dark place. 12" is as big and heavy as I can handle; I could never set up a 16" except with help, for one time, in an observatory. Otherwise, you might try to use it one time and give up. They are big, bulky, heavy machines. Thanks, Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Thanks Debbie, I was aware of that one too. The one I saw was in the 6K price range. Steve
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:05 -0600 From: astrodeb@beyondbb.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
the only 16" scope I know for sale down here in St George is a 16" Meade Lightbridge scope. Here it is on Astromart.
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=730251
Debbie
On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com>wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200
listed
on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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Hi Steve, Curious about your comment on not going back to SCT's. Could you please expand. I have had my share of disappointments with a C-8 and C-11. Mostly Resolution and collimation, but thought it was just me. I have always been paertial to Refractors - cannot beat the sharpness with them even if smaller aperature. I have a Unitron 4" Photo Equatorial and love it. Just not very portable. Your reasons would be greatly appreciated. If don't want to post here, ok to write privately to Jim@ThePerfectYou.us.. Thanks! Jim Stitley --- On Sat, 4/30/11, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote: From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:12 AM Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
Jim: I have no problem posting here and don't even think it will start a flame throwing contest. Simply put, "to my eye" the contrast I see in my current refractors or the three previous refractors I owned is more pleasing to me than any SCT I have owned. The image in my scopes may be smaller and dimmer than some of the SCT's I have owned but contrast and depth of focus seem to be what moves me most with my refractors. That and the long lines of people who want to look through my scope because it "looks like a telescope". I didn't say that. People do. Sounds to me as though we agree to some extent. Steve
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:37:55 -0700 From: sitf2000@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Steve, Curious about your comment on not going back to SCT's. Could you please expand. I have had my share of disappointments with a C-8 and C-11. Mostly Resolution and collimation, but thought it was just me. I have always been paertial to Refractors - cannot beat the sharpness with them even if smaller aperature. I have a Unitron 4" Photo Equatorial and love it. Just not very portable. Your reasons would be greatly appreciated. If don't want to post here, ok to write privately to Jim@ThePerfectYou.us.. Thanks! Jim Stitley
--- On Sat, 4/30/11, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:12 AM
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Steve: The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them. I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion. The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate. At least it does to my eye. Daniel Turner
Jim:
I have no problem posting here and don't even think it will start a flame throwing contest. Simply put, >"to my eye" the contrast I see in my current refractors or the three previous refractors I owned is more >pleasing to me than any SCT I have owned. The image in my scopes may be smaller and dimmer than >some of the SCT's I have owned but contrast and depth of focus seem to be what moves me most with >my refractors. That and the long lines of people who want to look through my scope because it "looks >like a telescope". I didn't say that. People do. Sounds to me as though we agree to some extent. Steve
I agree 100%, I need a refractor with more aperture! ;) Steve
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:33:13 -0700 From: outwest112@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
Jim:
I have no problem posting here and don't even think it will start a flame throwing contest. Simply put, >"to my eye" the contrast I see in my current refractors or the three previous refractors I owned is more >pleasing to me than any SCT I have owned. The image in my scopes may be smaller and dimmer than >some of the SCT's I have owned but contrast and depth of focus seem to be what moves me most with >my refractors. That and the long lines of people who want to look through my scope because it "looks >like a telescope". I didn't say that. People do. Sounds to me as though we agree to some extent. Steve
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Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north? I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties. See you all at Bryce, I hope. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Steve: The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them. I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion. The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate. At least it does to my eye. Daniel Turner
My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion. Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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I think our public star party schedule speaks for itself. SLAS gives the public as much opportunity for public observing as any organization. To each his own, but I have no desire to quantify the number of people who have looked through my scope. I recall a few times having a line of over 100 girl scouts, keeping a log would have detracted from everyones experience. I am sure I have shared views with many thousands, with varying interest of observers.
Regular participants in SLAS events have no need to quantify or prove their public outreach efforts, doing so seems a little egocentric. I do agree match the object viewed with what your telescope does best. Many scopes will out perform the Grim on planets for instance, it has always seemed silly to keep the Grim on a planet when it gets dark. Erik My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth
your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion.
Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave.
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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All; Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so. As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days. Keep looking up! Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion. Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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Steve, I saw a LX200 16" on ksl.com about 3 months ago. It was for sale in Kanab Utah. The description had a photo and the comments went on about how it was purchased and the owner wanted to get rid of it because it weighed 365lbs and it was just to much. If that's the scope-it was in Kanab. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:39:22 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 All; Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so. As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days. Keep looking up! Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion. Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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An LX200 12" is on sale on eBay, its owner told a newsgroup I belong to. ________________________________ From: "gazebo4sale@comcast.net" <gazebo4sale@comcast.net> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:37 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Steve, I saw a LX200 16" on ksl.com about 3 months ago. It was for sale in Kanab Utah. The description had a photo and the comments went on about how it was purchased and the owner wanted to get rid of it because it weighed 365lbs and it was just to much. If that's the scope-it was in Kanab. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:39:22 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 All; Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so. As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days. Keep looking up! Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion. Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave. On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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Yes indeed, that was the scope I was referring to. I have been given leads to two 16" Lightbridges but never found my way to the 16" SCT. My friend in California has since purchased a Celestron C-14 instead of continuing to look for the 16" Meade. He found a couple of Meades but according to him the two he found had such a significant amount of mirror flop that he decided to stick with the 14" Celestron. Thanks though. Steve
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:37:36 +0000 From: gazebo4sale@comcast.net To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve,
I saw a LX200 16" on ksl.com about 3 months ago. It was for sale in Kanab Utah. The description had a photo and the comments went on about how it was purchased and the owner wanted to get rid of it because it weighed 365lbs and it was just to much.
If that's the scope-it was in Kanab.
Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:39:22 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
All;
Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so.
As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days.
Keep looking up!
Mat
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion.
Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave.
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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I'm surprised to hear about mirror flop, because my 12" Meade has a mirror-lock knob that prevents any movement. I don't use it anymore because I purchased a RoboFocus that holds the mirror in place. It's easy enough to focus manually with the RoboFocus -- and someday I'll learn how to do it automatically. But I haven't figured that out yet! -- Joe ________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 Yes indeed, that was the scope I was referring to. I have been given leads to two 16" Lightbridges but never found my way to the 16" SCT. My friend in California has since purchased a Celestron C-14 instead of continuing to look for the 16" Meade. He found a couple of Meades but according to him the two he found had such a significant amount of mirror flop that he decided to stick with the 14" Celestron. Thanks though. Steve
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:37:36 +0000 From: gazebo4sale@comcast.net To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve,
I saw a LX200 16" on ksl.com about 3 months ago. It was for sale in Kanab Utah. The description had a photo and the comments went on about how it was purchased and the owner wanted to get rid of it because it weighed 365lbs and it was just to much.
If that's the scope-it was in Kanab.
Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:39:22 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
All;
Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so.
As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days.
Keep looking up!
Mat
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion.
Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave.
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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I know the older LX-200 I owned did not have a mirror lock. It was only a 12" not a 16". Later models with UHTC and others added the mirror lock. Steve
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:37:13 -0700 From: josephmbauman@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
I'm surprised to hear about mirror flop, because my 12" Meade has a mirror-lock knob that prevents any movement. I don't use it anymore because I purchased a RoboFocus that holds the mirror in place. It's easy enough to focus manually with the RoboFocus -- and someday I'll learn how to do it automatically. But I haven't figured that out yet! -- Joe
________________________________ From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Yes indeed, that was the scope I was referring to. I have been given leads to two 16" Lightbridges but never found my way to the 16" SCT. My friend in California has since purchased a Celestron C-14 instead of continuing to look for the 16" Meade. He found a couple of Meades but according to him the two he found had such a significant amount of mirror flop that he decided to stick with the 14" Celestron. Thanks though. Steve
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:37:36 +0000 From: gazebo4sale@comcast.net To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve,
I saw a LX200 16" on ksl.com about 3 months ago. It was for sale in Kanab Utah. The description had a photo and the comments went on about how it was purchased and the owner wanted to get rid of it because it weighed 365lbs and it was just to much.
If that's the scope-it was in Kanab.
Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:39:22 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
All;
Just to clarify, I read those words from John Dobson in Timothy Ferris' book "Seeing in the Dark" (pp. 37-38). According to Ferris, Dobson gave that credo in Stellafane on July 25, 1987. I truly wish that I heard him say it, but reading it will have to suffice! If you have not read the above mentioned book yet, I think it is worth your time to do so.
As Jay kindly mentioned, when I read those remarks, it prompted me to keep a logbook of observers through my telescopes. Over time, it is very fun and satisfying to read through the log and recall the people I have shared the wonders of the universe with. Just two days ago, a dozen or so people added their names to my books. At least one had never looked through a telescope in 40 or so years of life, and was blown away by the craters of the moon and Saturn. Believe me, blown away is a fairly accurate description, as we were looking at the just past first quarter moon with a 16" dob! Can you say BRIGHT. Got to get a moon filter one of these days.
Keep looking up!
Mat
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:24 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
My friend Mat heard John Dobson say once that he didn't care how smooth your mirror or your glass, or how excellent your motions are. What he wants to know is how many people have you shown the wonders of the night sky to in your telescope, whatever it is. In the end, that is truly what matters at an outreach event in my opinion.
Mat took that to heart and he keeps a log book and every time some one views through one of his scopes, he asks them to sign his log book. It has date, time and signature, that's it. It is an excellent reminder of outreach nights and how many people have viewed through your telescope(s). Its such a wonderful idea that it is something I have started. I wonder if such a log had been kept how many people have viewed through the Refractor, the Ealing and the Grim at SPOC? Mat can chime in when he gets back to town if he wants. Now if round two of my sickness can get over (I went back to work too soon and pushed too hard too soon) I think I may get back to life . . . that and if the clouds ever leave.
On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:
Conditions don't look good in Sanpete for a star party tonight - how are they up north?
I've often heard people at star parties make the same comments about having the best view through my telescope, whether it's been my 10-inch Newtonian, 8-inc SCT or 5-inch APO. One factor is good collimation, as Daniel intimates, but more than aperture it's a factor of selecting the right object and the right combination of eyepiece and magnification. Remember, our viewing public isn't as sophisticated and they don't know anything about aperture, contrast, etc. Using high magnification to show subtle detail in a faint DSO isn't going to impress. I like to select objects that can still look good in a lager field rather than have the object fill the eyepiece. People seem to appreciate such views better from my experience. I've also found that having lower magnifications when I don't have a tracking mount makes a difference by allowing people to study the object more before I have to interrupt to move the telescope. So, I've gone to using my Ultima 2000 (Celestron 8-inch SCT and tracking mount) almost exclusively for public star parties.
See you all at Bryce, I hope.
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Steve:
The refractor does fit the idea of a telescope that most of the public has in mind when they first wander accross one of our public star parties. So it's a comforatable entry point for most of them.
I have also had a steady stream of viewers tell me that the best view of the night was through my 17.5 inch dob. These are people who have looked through enough telescopes to make a comparison and form an opinion.
The answer to this paradox is aperture. The Dob and SCT have it and the refractors don't. Do a comparison view of Saturn of all the telescopes on the field at the star party. The one with the most aperture always seems to win unless the owner doesn't know how to properly collimate.
At least it does to my eye.
Daniel Turner
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Thanks. I still own and use C-8, C-11 and ETX 125 and like all for different reasons. But for all the reasons you stated here, long (f16) fl refractors are still my favorite. It is hard to beat the image of Jupiter, Saturn and sun and moon in my Unitron 4" Photo Equatorial. Thanks again, Jim --- On Sat, 6/11/11, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote: From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 2:21 PM Jim: I have no problem posting here and don't even think it will start a flame throwing contest. Simply put, "to my eye" the contrast I see in my current refractors or the three previous refractors I owned is more pleasing to me than any SCT I have owned. The image in my scopes may be smaller and dimmer than some of the SCT's I have owned but contrast and depth of focus seem to be what moves me most with my refractors. That and the long lines of people who want to look through my scope because it "looks like a telescope". I didn't say that. People do. Sounds to me as though we agree to some extent. Steve
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:37:55 -0700 From: sitf2000@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200
Hi Steve, Curious about your comment on not going back to SCT's. Could you please expand. I have had my share of disappointments with a C-8 and C-11. Mostly Resolution and collimation, but thought it was just me. I have always been paertial to Refractors - cannot beat the sharpness with them even if smaller aperature. I have a Unitron 4" Photo Equatorial and love it. Just not very portable. Your reasons would be greatly appreciated. If don't want to post here, ok to write privately to Jim@ThePerfectYou.us.. Thanks! Jim Stitley
--- On Sat, 4/30/11, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Meade 16" LX200 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:12 AM
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
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All this talk about large aperture SCTs reminded me of this video, its pretty funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBawz69qo_A&feature=related -the second part is worth watching too On 2011-04-30 17:12, Steve Fisher wrote:
Hey, Utah Astronomers. A couple of weeks ago there was a 16" LX-200 listed on KSL. Owned by someone in the St. George area. I know some of you may have seen it. Do you happen to know who had it for sale and how I might reach them? Not me, I'm not going back to SCT's but I just sold a scope to a fellow I know in California who is looking for a 16" but must be UHTC. I told him I would put out some feelers. Let me know if you know who it was will you? Steve
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