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

["Christopher Y. Go" <rigel@mozcom.com>]

Where can I get the astrofocuser?

Chris

On Fri, 9 Jan 1998, maxx wrote:

> 
> 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:
> > 
> > 
> > The #1 accessory that you need is a Spectra Flip Mate!!!  You can't use the
> > ST4 without this... 8)
> > 
> > Chris
> > 
> > At 12:52 AM 1/10/98 +0000, you wrote:
> > >
> > >  I am planning to order the ST-4 to use as a guider
> > >with the following system:
> > >
> > >   AP 600 (early, non "E") mount
> > >   AP 130mm F/6 refractor
> > >   AP 80x900mm Guidescope
> > >
> > >  Are there any recommendations from this group
> > >for additional accessories that would help in the
> > >autoguiding or setup?
> > >
> > >  Thanks,
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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