[AZ-Observing] Re: New CGEM mount on order from Starizona
- From: <kevin.kozel@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 9:31:51 -0500
The CGEM is apply named, gentlemen. It really is a Gem. I've had mine since
March of this year and still haven't used it to its full capacity. The polar
alignment is spot-on each and every time, It is very strong and accurate and
easy to use. I got it so I would not have to upgrade to anything else at any
time. It's just too bad I can't get out more ofter to use it; I still have a
full time job and three years until retirement. My CGEM works fine in the back
yard, and my chain saw needs a tune-up to help me increase my horizon from the
back yard!
Kevin Kozel.
---- Jim <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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When you get the mount make sure you have Starizona check it out and make
sure the MC and Hand Controller is up to date. If not have them update the
firmware. If you ordered an AC to DC adapter make sure to "never get it wet
and protect it for dew"...etc. Any moisture will short it out sending low
AC voltage to the mount. This happened to me and I had to replace the MC
board.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: David M. Douglass
Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 9:19 AM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: New CGEM mount on order from Starizona
Congratulations...
I too am really enjoying my CGEM. I think you have made a very wise choice.
And you had the experience to guide you. How cool is that !!
Many nights of clear skies to you, my friend.
See you in Tucson!
David M. Douglass
dmdouglass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (secondary)
david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (main)
Cell (602) 908-9092
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 1:48 AM
To: SMTP; Bill Anderson
Cc: Jim and Lynn Barclay
Subject: [AZ-Observing] New CGEM mount on order from Starizona
Howdy all;
Well, the universe supplied me with someone who bought my old 16 inch
Newtonian and I am going to use the money to buy a CGEM from Starizona in
Tucson. This will be my second CGEM and I had lots of fun with the old one.
My long term plan is to image all the Barnard dark nebulae. I will start
easy and use wide angle lenses piggybacked on a Vixen ED 80. Once I have
shot some wide field images with the Canon T2i then I want to move on to an
8 inch Celestron with a Hyperstar lens system and a one shot color CCD
camera. That will give 400mm focal length and obviously lots more aperture.
I do love the alignment routine built into the CGEM, it always put me right
on the pole. I also found it easy to set up and use. All of the equipment
mentioned above will add up to less than 25 pounds or so and I like the idea
of never over stressing a mount when trying to take images.
I have no doubt I will do some visual with both the ED 80 and the 8 inch
SCT. I am looking forward to all of it. I am certain you will see some
observations with this set up, here and no Cloudy Nights web site.
I am going to pick up the mount at the big ASAE conference and show in
Tucson--next weekend!!
I just watched Animal House...so to quote that famous philosopher
"Flounder"...Oh boy, is this great.
Clear skies to us all;
Steve Coe
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