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Date: 15 Jun 2007 09:38:20
From: galwacco
Subject: Handling the scope
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One more stupid Q!
I just bought a 4" Reflector EQ from Celestron. It was a bargain and
for my real under beginner's knowledge seems to be an okay scope for a
while.
I feel that with that scope I will keep myself really busy for a big
while until my knowledge grows and it demands a better tool. But just
like I said, I was really really happy with its results!
Even before I bought it, I started to read a lot about scopes. I
learned about its types, pros & cons, mounts, lenses, mirrors, optics,
etc.
But there is still one unanswered question about its handling:
Which is best? Set it up and bring it down every time I use it or
keep it set up on a spot of the house where it won't get mutch dust,
moist and rust?
I made a big bag of silk to cover the tube part and stripe it on
the bottom part of the tube.
And inside the bag I put a 2 inches bag of silica to take the
moisture away from it.
The main concern is in regard to the tripod and the mount. Is it okay
to keep the almost 20 pounds tube with mount + counterweight all
assembled on the tripod? Over a period of time won't it start to
deform or rupture and of its pieces?
Like I said, my scope is more of a bargain without loosing much of the
quality, if I could afford a better one without getting a divorce from
my sweetheart I would, but since I got to keep it in good shape for as
long as it can give me pleasure, matters like that can become a real
concern to me!
I do not feel quite confident of assembling and disassembling it every
time I want to use it. Things might start to fall appart over a period
of time, but if that's the case I will do it.
Sorry about my English, I am Brazilian and do not have many
opportunities of speaking English up here in Brazil!
Thanks in advance for any help!!
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Date: 15 Jun 2007 10:38:35
From: galwacco
Subject: Re: Handling the scope
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Thanks Martin! That was really helpful!
On 15 jun, 14:18, martinhow...@isp.com wrote:
> On Jun 15, 9:38 am, galwacco <claudio.ferna...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > But there is still one unanswered question about its handling:
> > Which is best? Set it up and bring it down every time I use it or
> > keep it set up on a spot of the house
>
> I have a scope about the same size and it stays assembled and in the
> garage when not in use. . .which is quite a bit.
>
> > I made a big bag of silk to cover the tube part and stripe it on
> > the bottom part of the tube.
> > And inside the bag I put a 2 inches bag of silica to take the
> > moisture away from it.
>
> Sounds to me like you are covering all the bases.
>
> > The main concern is in regard to the tripod and the mount. Is it okay
> > to keep the almost 20 pounds tube with mount + counterweight all
> > assembled on the tripod? Over a period of time won't it start to
> > deform or rupture and of its pieces?
>
> You shouldn't have any problem with that. . .no bends, twists, or
> binding anywhere on my scope and as previously mentioned, it is always
> assembled.
>
> > I got to keep it in good shape for as
> > long as it can give me pleasure
>
> I do have a larger scope but the smaller one always delights me
> whenever it gets used.
>
> Martin R. Howell
> Moderated sci.astro.amateurwww.moderatedsciastroamateur.org
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Date: 15 Jun 2007 17:18:58
From:
Subject: Re: Handling the scope
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On Jun 15, 9:38 am, galwacco <claudio.ferna...@gmail.com > wrote:
> But there is still one unanswered question about its handling:
> Which is best? Set it up and bring it down every time I use it or
> keep it set up on a spot of the house
I have a scope about the same size and it stays assembled and in the
garage when not in use. . .which is quite a bit.
> I made a big bag of silk to cover the tube part and stripe it on
> the bottom part of the tube.
> And inside the bag I put a 2 inches bag of silica to take the
> moisture away from it.
Sounds to me like you are covering all the bases.
> The main concern is in regard to the tripod and the mount. Is it okay
> to keep the almost 20 pounds tube with mount + counterweight all
> assembled on the tripod? Over a period of time won't it start to
> deform or rupture and of its pieces?
You shouldn't have any problem with that. . .no bends, twists, or
binding anywhere on my scope and as previously mentioned, it is always
assembled.
> I got to keep it in good shape for as
> long as it can give me pleasure
I do have a larger scope but the smaller one always delights me
whenever it gets used.
Martin R. Howell
Moderated sci.astro.amateur
www.moderatedsciastroamateur.org
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