Since the group seems to be very quiet, I'll take this opportunity to say hello. I've had a new MI sitting in the boxes, next to its pedestal, also still in...
Well Larry has shipped out my new mount this week and it is scheduled to be delivered next tuesday!! I'm really looking forward to setting it up and using it....
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Well what seemed to be an eternity really about 7 weeks, I got my MI- 250 in the mail yesturday!! WOO-HOO!! Let me tell you it truly is a work of art. I now...
Congratulations, Brian! The real beauty becomes apparent when you start using it! :) Have fun, Danny http://www.californiastars.net ... bought ... Till...
Does anyone have any experience with the polar alignment scope made for the MI-250, and available on the Mountain Instruments website? I would like to hear...
Yeah I talked with Larry about the cold and he assured me that the mount would far out last me out there. I did get a chance for a couple of hours the other...
Hi Doug, I use the polar alignment scope on my MI-250. If you move your mount around a lot (portable pier, tripod, etc.), it's extremely useful. It just takes...
I agree with Danny. I setup and tear down every outing. Once you have obtained a good polar alignment through the Gemini PAC routine and then align the...
Hi Group; I would like to see a polar alignment scope fitted with a 90 degree diagonal! I live just below 50 degrees N. Latitude and because of a medical...
I am thinking of upgrading my current camera(ST-8XME) to an STL line of cameras. I'm just not sure which one to buy STL-2K or the STL-4020. I know the 2K has...
Hi Brian, Did you mean "ST-2K" instead of "STL-2K"? I don't think they make an STL-2K unless it's a brand new model. The 2K and STL-4020 both have the same...
Hi Brian, Have you considered the SXV range from StarlightXpress? The SXVH9 is slightly smaller than the ST-2K, but the QE is higher and you don't need...
Thanks everyone, That is exactly what I was hoping to hear. I don't mind fine tuning the alignment by drifting, but it is a lot quicker if you are in the ...
Well I was half asleep when I posted this originally. What I meant was the STL-11000m or the STL-4020m. I am wanting to stay with a mono camera. My Tak...
... Hi Ed, no I've never seen one fitted with a diagoal. I don't think it feasible due the limited back focus of the rear lens assembly. I think you would...
... Hi Keith: Great idea Keith! I never considered using a web cam and a laptop computer. I see no reason why it shouldn't work. Thanks for the idea: Ed ...
Hi All, I am looking for about 4- 6 good ccd images taken by you on your MI-250. I would like to use these images as MI-250 promotional tools. Specifically, I...
Hey all, (per my last posting) I attempted to say at the bottom to please put MI-250, and nothing else, in the subject line. larry at mountaininstruments dot...
Ed, If your polar scope has enough eye relief, you might be able to hold a small mirror (maybe a dental mirror) up to the eyepiece and look into the mirror. ...
Hi All, First I'd like to thank all of you for send such great images. All I can say is WOW! I have received many more than I though I would. At first I...
Hi All, I want to thank all of you that sent your images in. WOW is all I can say. They are truly some remarkable images. Making our choices is not going to...
Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has used "Satellite Tracker" with the MI250. I tried it about a year ago and could only get it to work in leap frog mode...
Hi, I think you would do good to check out the for sale post a few months ago at cloudynights. The guy had two stl11000 for sale at a great price. One may ...
Hi Gang I just joined your ranks as a perspective M-250 owner. I placed my order with Larry yesterday . It will take 2 1/2 to 3 months but will pre-ship my...
Hi Dan, If you are asking if an older go-to is retrofittable with upgrades, you will need to call. It all depends on what you want and how old the mount is. ...
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