I need some help from someone who has restored a Deluxe mount -- specifically one with a 21-A RA casting. I know there's at least one here in the group. If...
Tony, I have access to one owned by a college, and will be taking it apart, but it will likely be several months. If you can't get help any other way try back...
john rusho
jrusho@...
Jan 6, 2008 1:55 pm
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I picked up a 6" criterion a little over a year ago. It's in great cosmetic shape but the motor drive is iffy. I got a new drive BUT I'm reluctant to replace...
No, it MUST be perfectly balanced so as not to overcome the cork friction clutch. Set the lattitude tilt to its lowest adjustment (R.A. shaft as close to...
Under a no-load situation, a motor with a slipped gear will rotate the mount. That is why this one is described as "iffy." It will work when the balance is...
I hve a 1976 vintage 6" Criterion newtonian OTA for sale. Mirror is is rather good shape. Has rotating rings. There is a ding in the tube kin the mirror...
I have a 6" dynascope , Newtonian, OTA for sale. It was purchased in 1976. I had a foucalt test done on the mirror today and was told the mirror is "a near...
Had the RV-6 out last night taking advantage of some clear skies. The Trapezium easily showed both E and F components with a 19mm Pan. The view of M42 using...
Well, I just bought my first RV-6 today. I've been looking for one for some time now and finally found a good deal on one on Craigslist. Looks like a keeper....
That great! I stumbled accross mine for a super deal price and knew nothing about RV6 scopes but I knew I could not pass it up. You should be very pleased. I...
Congratulations! And welcome to the group. That looks like a great deal! William Boyer ... From: dynascope@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dynascope@yahoogroups.com]...
Ken, Very good price - I think you will enjoy it! John R ... From: Ken To: dynascope@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:02 AM Subject:...
john rusho
jrusho@...
Jan 17, 2008 5:33 pm
7258
Hi Ken, Looks like the previous owner lived near the equator! Congratulations! -Rik...
I'd like to thank all who responded to my request for information concerning the working of my motor drive. With the confidence you provided me, I undertook...
Damn, I love to see a happy RV-6 owner!!! Now Jerry, go forth into the world and spred the gospel. Loosen the clutch and balance the blasted tube; that...
Jerry Flaherty ... From: George Allen To: dynascope@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [dynascope] Thanks for the help uh,...
Well, that rhymes anyhow!!!!!! Jerry Flaherty ... From: George Allen To: dynascope@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 1:30 PM Subject: Re:...
Hey there Lakedawgs. Mr. Magoo here. We'll have to get together sometime and compare rigs when I get mine out here. My folks are headed down to L.I. Tuesday to...
I have a suggestion for leveling the pier. I have a Wixey Digital Angle Guage that I use on my homebuilt 6" f/10 reflector. Here is a link to to the company...
The Wixey is also handy for checking your scope's polar axis angle and leveling any mount, especially GoTos. As an added bonus it excells at checking the angle...
terryalford
terryalford@...
Jan 20, 2008 3:46 pm
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Great idea. You JUST reminded me. I can use my Smartlevel!!!!!!!! I've never thought of IT till your post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dunka! Jerry Flaherty ... From: Ken ...
Just went out at halftime to take the 50 yr old 4inch dynascope out to look at Orion. Under full moon skies, the trapezium was simply brilliant. This scope...
Would liked to have tried the one you are buying, but major lake effect snow here - 3 feet in last 24 H. with another foot to go! John R ... From:...
john rusho
jrusho@...
Jan 21, 2008 3:29 am
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Hi Frank: Read your dynascope positive comments. I subscribe to the dynascope yahoo groups. Did you get my e-mail earlier this Friday I sent out. Peter...
Hi, Well I had sold my RV6 two years ago and missed it so I tried to buy one last year and ended up with the mount and another guy got the OTA. Both were...
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