I second that suggestion and add: If it is a b/w document, use PNG (portable network graphics) or TIF if you can't do PNG. Thank you very much, William...
Hi Ken, I would like to buy a few more of the adaptors that you had made that allow the mounting of a new clockdrive motor, if you still have any. I'll need...
No problem "billandpattie" (!) Just send a check made out to me (Ken Poshedly) for $3 per adapter along with a self-addressed, self-stamped No. 10 (that's...
Hi Group: I haven't posted in a long time. I came across a Herschel Wedge and A 3- turrent eyepiece holder with the Criterion LOGO on it. Any infomation is...
I had a turret at one time, must have bought it around 1970. I think other outfits like Edmund sold them also. The idea was the convenience of having 3...
john rusho
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Jan 19, 2009 6:46 pm
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I'm looking for a Criterion RC-6 (E-6) Drive Corrector in excellent condition. Please email me off-group if you have one no longer being used. Thanks. Charles...
-Here is what Charles is looking for http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dynascope/files/1970-Ads/ Geo. -- In dynascope@yahoogroups.com, "Charles Cunningham" ... ...
Saturn - the first time I've used the Canon SX-100 for an afocal Saturn shot. http://setisociety.org/SATURN22JAN09-MVI_0587sl2rep.jpg 26mm Meade Super Plossl...
Classified #608404 For Sale: Criterion RV-6 FREE pickup Selden, NY this weekend More Images I saw this ad on Astromart as pasted below: Clear Skies, Frank Ad...
My astronomy club was just given a mid 1960s 8 inch f8 deluxe model Dynascope. I've got an RV-6 myself and have read through the manuals and cataogs here, but...
Butch, I have been involved with several Deluxe Dynascopes, and can answer some of your questions. 1. All of the ones I have seen had a RA drive & DEC cable 2....
john rusho
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Jan 28, 2009 2:56 am
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I have an 8" Custom Deluxe. It sounds like yours has some similar features. Check my photos at the Yahoogroup for Dynascope. My comments follow your questions....
Hi to all, After more than a year lurking about on this site I feel I can finally post: I now own a RV-6. I have been looking for one of these for quite some...
Hi Greg, Welcome to the RV Club! We're sure you'll have many hours of enjoyment with your telescope! Do a search of this group by subject for tips on repair,...
Hi Gregory, Yes, welcome to the group. One thing that makes Criterion life interesting is that company records are mostly lost or never existed. My current...
john rusho
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Jan 30, 2009 1:14 pm
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Hi Greg, Welcome to the group and congrats on your "new" telescope.? Restoring this old telescopes is alot of fun, and using them even more fun!? I have 2...
... comments ... I just posted some pictures in the Photos section here: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dynascope/photos/album/304695544/pic/l ist> Album name...
Bob... Nice pictures. Our scopes share many similar features. It looks like your EQ mount can accept the heavy cast iron pier. (there has to be a way to make a...
Bob - Looks like a great scope - enjoy. I was surprised that the Serial number on the tube matches the one on the base. I had a RV6 with SN plates on both...
Bob, You have a nice looking telescope!? I am not surprised the serial numbers on the mount and tube match as I believe Criterion did that on their Custom...
Hi, I recently purchased an RV-8 (pictured here next to my RV-6) http://setisociety.org/IMG_0597.JPG Is this the original mount that would have been sold with...
... size to ... Yes, RV stands for Real Value. In other words - as cheap as they could get it to market. It's likely the identical one to the RV-6 with the...
I agree, that does not look like a Criterion finder & I thought the RV-8 came with the same 6X30 finder as the RV-6, but my memory fades. John R ... From:...
john rusho
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Feb 12, 2009 12:14 am
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... Yes, that looks like the original mount. It looks like it is missing the dec slow mo knob, hard to tell from the picture. Also, what is that black wire...
Hi John, Here is a picture of the Criterion finder that came (unattached) with the scope http://setisociety.org/8x50-Straight-Criteriont-Finder.jpg As you can...
I have the same finder on my 8" Custom Deluxe. It's the same finder Criterion used for many years, maybe a 10 year spread. Many of us cannot pin down when our...
Hi Jason, That's a Criterion 8X50 & bracket all right, but I am not sure if they came with the RV-8. There are advertising photos in the archives, but I just...
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