Re: [APML] Need Help With Meade 9mm Guiding Eyepiece

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

--- Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com> wrote:
> You don't have a variable brightness adjuster for
> the reticle illuminator? You can buy one at
> www.kendrick-ai.com. Dimming the reticle should
> allow you to see guide stars.

Matt and Mike,

Mike said he was able to adjust the brightness, but if
that's the case, why is he not able to see a
guidestar. Mike you should be able to dim down to the
point where the lines are barely visible, even
invisible. Is that the case here?

>but when I turn the
> recticle on, 
> >the 'guide' star becomes essentially invisble, even
> at the lowest 
> >possible brightness setting (which seems too bright
> anyway) 

I have concerns here as I am trying to locate the
wireless version of this IREP.

Alan

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