Huygens--after Christain huygens the famous Dutch astronomer and physicist......
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jlspacerox@...
Nov 2, 2000 12:34 am
Likewise, my 1962 era 4" also came with.965's. I have the "A.R. 7mm and 9mm." Regards, Jim Lamm...
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JPLD@...
Nov 2, 2000 2:51 am
Huygens -Mark Dearing...
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ELespe5293@...
Nov 2, 2000 3:18 am
I just got me a dynascope 6`rv from a yard sale and i love it, now I`m trying to find out what kind adapter I can get to take pics. off the planets with this...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Nov 2, 2000 3:46 am
Hi Adrian, Congratulations on your RV-6. Your timing is just right because the two most fascinating objects in the sky (IMO) are conveniently located in the ...
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Marion Hakes
starfalcon_in@...
Nov 2, 2000 8:27 pm
After removing my RV-6's spider mount to straighten the arms, I placed my screws into a bag - now it looks like my son got to the bag! Can anyone tell me the ...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Nov 2, 2000 8:46 pm
Marion, Nitwit! :) Threads on spider bolts are 1/4"-20. Original equipment was a flat washer against the outside of the OTA, then a machine nut, and then a...
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JPLD@...
Nov 3, 2000 12:18 am
Adrian check out the inexpensive plossl eyepieces at http://www.handsonoptics.com/ ; I just ordered some Best! Mark Dearing...
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Ken Contini
kmmkk5@...
Nov 3, 2000 1:43 pm
Hi everyone, I recently was given a Dynascope RV6 from a very good friend. The scope is in very good condition, except that the motor drive seems to spin...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Nov 3, 2000 3:25 pm
Ken, Congratulations! You have a very good friend. :) If the motor drive spins freely it could be because the cork clutch lining pad has disintegrated. The...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Nov 3, 2000 3:58 pm
Hi Ken, Although the Ultima shorty barlow is more popular and costs a little more, I've been very pleased with my Orion shorty barlow. I think it's a very ...
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Bigbadorange69@...
Nov 3, 2000 6:41 pm
we just purchased a dynascope with a six inch tube still in the origonal box but with out the paper work. we have set it up and everything seems fine we will...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Nov 3, 2000 8:16 pm
Don, Lucky you! Where ever did you find one in an original box? regards, twhite...
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bigbadorange69@...
Nov 3, 2000 8:28 pm
hello all i was wondering if there was a way to tell how old my dynascope is ?. and where i can obtain a manual for one ? i found this one at a...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Nov 3, 2000 8:56 pm
Hi Don, There's some information on determining the age on the Dynascope web page. http://home.wmis.net/~rv6 Also, you'll find a copy of the user manual there...
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bigbadorange69@...
Nov 4, 2000 1:14 pm
Well i spent a few hours looking at the stars and the moon , It was the most amazing thing i have ever seen, this is the first time i have ever looked threw a...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Nov 4, 2000 5:07 pm
It's in the eastern sky. Jupiter and Saturn are the two brightest objects in the sky. regards, twhite...
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bigbadorange69@...
Nov 5, 2000 3:06 pm
Thanks for the information , i will try to locate it tonight if the sky stays clear . Thanks again Don Varney...
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Michael Conte
mconte@...
Nov 6, 2000 3:00 pm
Greetings to the list: I just received my new (old) RV-6 to replace the one stolen 28 years ago (never rush into anything!). Good news is the optics are a gem,...
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artic9000@...
Nov 6, 2000 4:09 pm
Mike: I just went through a similar situation. I recieved (very damaged) an old edmund cast aluminum ring mount. It was cracked in three places and I thought...
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Michael Conte
mconte@...
Nov 7, 2000 2:47 pm
Thanks for the suggestion Wes, you are quite correct. My friend located a shop that said they could fix it so I'm taking it over there this evening. Makes me...
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Marion Hakes
starfalcon_in@...
Nov 9, 2000 8:12 pm
With many of the newer telescope having a computer that points the telescope to whatever object that is in it's memory, is there any type of those devices that...
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Garry Beckstrom
gfbeckst@...
Nov 9, 2000 9:36 pm
... Marion, You can buy optical encoders and small computer units from several sources. These do not actually move your scope, but tell you in which direction...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Nov 9, 2000 9:48 pm
Marion, To go along with Garry's suggestion, you might also consider a Dob mount if you decide to go with digital setting circles. I built one for my RV-8 ...
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dononeil@...
Nov 11, 2000 3:31 pm
... focuser? ... Motofocus unit ... I am a newcomer to this group, and haven't posted on here before. Am I supposed to delete the original post above? I...
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dononeil@...
Nov 11, 2000 4:12 pm
I have 18mm and 9mm Achromatic Ramsdens plus a 4mm Ortho purchased from Criterion with my RV6 back in '74 or so. I later purchased a 32mm, 2" Erfle from...
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kdaly10475@...
Nov 11, 2000 4:30 pm
In a message dated 11/11/00 11:13:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, dononeil@... writes: << ) Is it worth upgrading the eyepieces? Will it improve my...
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artic9000@...
Nov 11, 2000 11:03 pm
Don: I own and use the Criterion 18 and 9 mm EPs with my RV6. I have a few experiences to share. I purchased a few of the Edmund RKE EPs (28 and 15 mm) and...
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Jeffrey Nutkowitz
OptiquesJeff@...
Nov 11, 2000 11:37 pm
YES. The AR's are ok, especially as far as AR/Kellners go (I still use mine), but they are a far cry from modern units, even the lower cost Plossls. Jeffrey...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Nov 13, 2000 5:20 am
Don, Thanks for your remarks. It gives me food for thought. List, Finally picked up my RV-8! It's an f/8, too, with a Pyrex mirror! It needs little in the...
