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

["Glenn Ray" <glennlray@mail.ev1.net>]

I second Kent's recommendation of the FlipMate.  I'm using a Meade 390/ST-4/Flipmate for my guiding and they're working out great.

I highly recommend you add a second thumbscrew to the focus tube to keep the ST-4/Flipmate secure.  Also, don't just hand-tighten the focus locking screw; use a screwdriver or pliers when you've nailed the focus.

Glenn Ray
Cypress, Texas
http://users3.ev1.net/~glennlray/Astro

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography <astro-photo@seds.org>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:37:41 -0700 (PDT)

>--- KGKIRKLEY@aol.com wrote:
>> 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.
>
>Ok, thanks Kent. I'll continue searching on astromart. Turns out the
>guy selling it has the exact same setup and he could not use the #644
>either. He ended up with a "no name" f/m for $45.
>
>Thanks again,
>Alan
>
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