Re: [APML]: Recommendations for ST-4 Accessories

[maxx <a0011306@airmail.net>]

I also highly reccommend the Spectra Flip Mate for the ST-4. The
refractor guide scope you will be using is long. It is a real nuisance
doing a dark frame with the end of the scope that far out in front. With
the flip mate you just flip the mirror when you want to do a dark
frame. With the Flip Mate and the Astrofocuser together I can move to a
new object and be tracking again in 5 minutes and go set by the heater.
Use to take 30 minutes.
Maxx
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Christopher Go wrote:
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> The #1 accessory that you need is a Spectra Flip Mate!!!  You can't use the
> ST4 without this... 8)
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> Chris
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> At 12:52 AM 1/10/98 +0000, you wrote:
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> >  I am planning to order the ST-4 to use as a guider
> >with the following system:
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> >   AP 600 (early, non "E") mount
> >   AP 130mm F/6 refractor
> >   AP 80x900mm Guidescope
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> >  Are there any recommendations from this group
> >for additional accessories that would help in the
> >autoguiding or setup?
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> >  Thanks,
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