[AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit

Good point--- which is why I went with the CE700 mount instead of the goto
alt-az.  If the 'puter ever died in the desert, I'd be SOL.  At least with
the CE700, I can still use (a) star hopping and (b) the manual setting
circles, crude as they are.


Richard Harshaw
Cave Creek, AZ


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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rick Tejera
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 8:26 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit

Dick,

To me DSC's are a godsend. More time observing less time finding. Although
every now and again I revert to told way, just incase the batteries die,
Just ask Joe Goss about that........

Clear Skies

Rick Tejera

Editor SACnews

Saguaro Astronomy Club

Phoenix, Arizona

www.saguaroastro.org

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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Harshaw
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 20:22
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit

Digital setting circles?  You did not mention that originally.  I have a =
20x80 finder as well as a Telrad for my C11.  I used to use both when =
I'd go out to the desert, but on the last four trips, I left the finder =
at home and got along just fine.  Once you align on two or more =
calibration stars, DSCs take all the guesswork and star hopping out of =
it allowing you to navigate with ease. =20

And please, no one jump my case about not star hopping. I did that for =
20 years and decided with what time I have left on this earth to take =
the express jet to the fun spots and enjoy myself.


Richard Harshaw
Cave Creek, AZ


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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of AJ Crayon
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 2:06 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: cal_donley@xxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit

Mike, the primary reason for replacing the finder with Telrad is for =
easier=20
recalibration of digital setting circles.  Currently some bright deep =
sky=20
object that can be seen in the finder is used.  For me, the finder is =
rather=20
awkward to aim and I want something that is easier and the Telrad fits =
this=20
nicely.  Instead of deep sky objects, bright stars can be used.  My =
concern=20
was the magnitude limit and this discussion has adequately answered that =

question for me.  The Telrad is adequate, in fact it is more than =
adequate.

Secondary reasons are, as you indicated, space and balance.

I'm now in market for Telrad and will put finder up for sale, but only =
after=20
selecting some bright stars for alignment and loading them into the XP4 =
Sky=20
Commander.

Thanks to all for your excellent comments and in sight.

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ


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