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

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

Thanks Glenn and Bill,

--- Glenn Ray <glennlray@mail.ev1.net> wrote:
> 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'm convinced, I'll try to find one of these. A new one is out of the
question for awhile. I'm thousands in the hole after this most recent
upgrade and it's not even my primary astrophotgraphy setup. This is the
one that is my portable summer star party AP setup. In the past this
usually gets about 10 days of use a year. With this much investment,
I'll need to build another observatory so I can get my moneys woth out
of it. :-)

> 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.

Thanks, I always try to use double set screws. Sounds like the
Flipmate's focuser is not helical. Can anyone tell me a little more
about it?

Thanks all,
Alan


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