Re: [APML] Meade 390, flip-mirror, and ST-4 focus advice needed

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/13/03 1:17:37 PM, critter12952@yahoo.com writes:

>Hey all,
>
>I am trying to set up a guidescope system that will include a Meade
>90mm 390 refractor, and an ST-4. Ideally I would like to insert a flip
>mirror in the train to make things easier. It sounds like the Meade
>$644 f/m I had in mind (thanks Jeff and Warren) will not have enough
>in-travel to focus properly.
>
>If any of you have advice or suggestions to offer on this, I'd
>appreciate it. 
>
>Thanks,
>Alan

Alan:
The best flip mirror for the ST-4 was and is the Flipmate, because you remove 
the nosepiece from the ST-4 and mount the Flipmate directly to the faceplate, 
thereby shortening image travel.

They sometimes come up for sale on Astromart but can be had new from Tau Ceti 
Co., Sam Barziza, www.us-astro.com/index.htm, ph 936-539-4073

Kent Kirkley 
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