[AZ-Observing] Re: [SPAM] Need Source for Telescope Tubing for 80mm Scope
- From: <jimmy_ray@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:28:31 -0700
I set up my ST80 the same way as Tim and have had no issues (then again I am
not a dead serious astrophotgrapher either but it works for me)
Jimmy
---- Tim Jones <tjmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim
>
> What type of guide camera will you be using? I use an old Meade DSI-IC with
> my ST80 and I combine a pair of T-thread extenders from Scopestuff to get
> proper back focus. Because these are threaded (including the camera nose),
> the interconnects are rock solid and stable.
>
> http://scopestuff.com/ss_ttet.htm
>
> The 1.25" nose is removed from the DSI and 2, 2" tubes are screwed into the
> nose of the camera. The eyepiece holder for the ST80 is removed and that
> will expose the T-threads on the scope end. Once screwed together, the
> entire visual train is very stable.
>
> HTH,
> Tim
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