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Does anybody make extra side handles for carrying the C11? If anybody does, I would love the link to that.

I spent two nights getting 9.5 hours of data from a dark site with the help of my friend, Lester. We used Esprit 150 scopes with ASI2600MC cameras. I am never sure quite how to post process this galaxy. I have seen all different colors on many images of this target. Many seem to have bright chunks of florescent pink or red nebulae scattered around the galaxy. I guess it's kind o...

Per Oberwerk’s email, a new, specialized bino for typically non-astronomical market; though, a few CNers have shared interest in straight through versions… “The 110XL-SD Tactical Long-Range is the first addition to the XL lineup with a straight-through viewing angle. It’s intended for customers who want the versatility of a binocular telescope but prefer a direct vie...

This has happened a few times before and I wasn't sure what resolved it. Basically I can't get infinity focus on ENVIS. To be sure there's a problem, I'll get as close as possible to infinity by twisting the lens and then twist the eyepiece on the other side as much as I can in either direction to see if the stars reach focus. What will happen is I'll get close, but not totally ...

Hello All, Hope this finds you well and happy, I happed upon this telescope night before last, amongst another pile of stuff off Craigs list I bought the other night in down town LA. Prior to using it I am hopping to know what you guys think it is? I think it is a H-Alpha solar telescope of some kind but want to find out what it actually is and who made it? The machi...