Re: [APML] Traveler as guider scope?

[DPMESSIER@aol.com]

Thanks to all who replied,  I've got a number of things to try.  If I find an answer soon, I'll post it.

Thanks again.

In a message dated 3/7/02 1:35:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, genehorr@texas.net writes:


> Whether mounted bolted to the main tube, or using the Losmany DSS, I 
> always had flexure when using one tube holder.  The only I found to
> eliminate flexure with this setup is with two tube holders mounted
> as far apart as possible and the clamshells bolted _tight_.
>
> As others have mentioned, in many respects a small light 50mm - 80mm
> f/9 - f/12 works almost just as well and has far fewer flexure problems
> assuming quality focuser, etc.  Yes, guide stars are fewer/dimmer, but
> you can now add adjustable solutions that will not introduce flexure
> problems.



David P. Messier

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