Re: [APML]: [APML] GM-8 Polar Alignment Scope

[Christopher Go <rigel@mozcom.com>]

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I have the polar scope for my GM8, I've been using 2 star alignment and I
get good alignment throughout the night!!   I wonder if you guys read the
manual before using the polar scope.  The manual states that this IS A TWO
STAR ALIGNMENT!!  One of the grids is for northern hemisphere while the
other is for southern hemisphere.  There is nothing wrong with the reticle
of GM8 polar scope and I'm sure that a lot of GM8/G11 users can attest to
that.  My only problem with this is that the illuminator is too dim and I
had to do some modification for this.  


Chris

At 04:52 PM 7/12/98, you wrote:
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>Hi Robin
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>They're the correct three stars.  I had a JMI polar scope with my LX-50 and
>it was perfect in all respects.  A truly fine piece of engineering.   It
>too used the same three stars.  That third star is really faint but in dark
>skys it's not a problem. Unfortunately it won't fit the GM-8.  So, I quess
>I must put it to Celestron rectify the problem.
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>I had heard from a dealer that Losmandy wasn't shipping a polar scope with
>their mounts anymore because the Celestron scope was bad but they didn't
>elaborate on the specifics of the problem.  Now I know what they meant.
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>John Wall
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>At 10:20 AM 7/12/98 -0700, you wrote:
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>>>Has anyone had any experience with these polar scopes. Can they
>>>be adjusted or does it have to go back to Celestron.
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>>I've used three polar alignment scopes different mounts and never seen this
>>problem, so never had to deal with it. There is nothing in the instructions
>>about it. Sure you're looking at the right three stars?
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>>Robin Casady
>>http://www.CarmelCoast.com
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>>Casady & Greene, Inc.
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Christopher Go
Christone Industries
Manufacturer and Exporter of Quality Fossil Stone and Wrought Iron Furniture
Cebu, Philippines