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Started by raven339, May 11, 2003, 12:18 AM

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campingeyedoc

Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM
 Do we have any amateur astronomers out there? If so, what kind of scope do you have and how do you transport it? I have an old 8"  Celestron I bought second hand, but it takes up too much space, which is always at a premium. I was thinking of going to an ETX. Stargazers, let your ideas be known!

raven339

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May 11, 2003, 12:18 AM
 campingeyedocBoth Meade and Celestron make excellent 5"  Schmidt-Cassegrain computer driven scopes that are small, light weight, easy to setup and use...but could be expensive, depending on your budget...$600-$1500.
 
 I have several scopes ranging from 90mm thru 11" , but what I find most useful while camping is a good pair of 10X50 binoculars on a tripod...along with a good map of the night sky...[:D][:D][:D]
 
 Skol...

Jo Ann

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May 11, 2003, 04:20 PM
 campingeyedoci have a 6 1/2 inch short tube newtonian by orion...its their skyview or quest...shoot can t remember...but i just love it.   dont get to use it much tho, cuz of working and when i am up to it...the weather is bad...sigh.   I have a nice solar filter for it, even tho it cost over $100 bucks it was well worth it cuz i enjoy monitoring sunspots when i can.

germ

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May 12, 2003, 04:54 PM
 campingeyedocI have a Meade ETX70, I like it alot. I have had it for a little over a year. My wife just got me the camera mount kit for it so I can take some pictures with it this camping season.
 
 The Germ

PopupGizmo

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May 12, 2003, 09:47 PM
 campingeyedocWe use an Orion ST 80 refractor and a SVD equitorial mount, also from Orion. Takes up very little space and gives great views. Check out great deals on used ones at www.astromart.com
 
 Bob Pitney
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garym053

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May 15, 2003, 10:49 AM
 campingeyedocFor all you Stargazers out there! You probably already know about the eclipse tonight, but just wanted to remind everyone!

Starryart

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May 15, 2003, 10:07 PM
 campingeyedocThanks for the reminder garym053! I m ready for the eclipse- got my binocs and a reclining chair and some " refreshment" . Let s go!
      BTW I have a Celestron NexStar 8 and I luv it! Not great on space but I make room anyhow. I also have a solar filter for it.
      I am secretary/newsletter editor of our local astronomy club. It s loads of fun. You can find out about your local clubs through the Astronomical League - http://www.astroleague.org/
      We have been known to camp out at a nearby state park and have public star parties. The best of two worlds- camping and astronomy! Yep Yep[:D]

Stargazer

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May 24, 2003, 06:37 PM
 campingeyedocI m a high school earth/space science teacher getting ready to retire this
 year.  In the past I would check out my school s telescope (with the principal s
 permission, of course).  It s a 10"  Meade LX 200.  A very nice, serious scope
 but two big and heavy for most to mess with while popup camping.  I ll be looking for something much smaller like a Meade ETX-105EC or 125EC.

raven339

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May 25, 2003, 03:56 AM
 campingeyedocStargazer!!!
 
 You ve taken a 10"  LX 200 camping??? I m impressed!!!
 
 Skol...
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