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    Okay... I'll bite... Why were you running...

    Okay...

    I'll bite...

    Why were you running your scope from over a hundred feet away?
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    Yep... I was going to say, that's not what I got...

    Yep... I was going to say, that's not what I got when I bought my WL-USB.

    The problem I saw with that rig is two-fold. Range is one. As Jim said, about ten-twelve feet. But (probably) more...
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    Sticky: Ursa... Started life as The Behemoth843 ...

    Ursa...

    Started life as The Behemoth843

    Became Ursa after much work...

    First light 844

    Lou and Ursa in Texas (2008) 845
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    And one additional note on the Nexus... If you...

    And one additional note on the Nexus...

    If you already have DSCs installed. Your existing encoder harness is more than likely going to work (as is) with the Nexus.

    At least this is true if you...
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    The idea of controlling my scope via a wireless...

    The idea of controlling my scope via a wireless connection has been on my mind for a few years now.

    I have the same basic setup that you have. A 17.5" Dob with ServoCat and DSCs (I have Sky...
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    Mark... Nice description of life with Sky...

    Mark... Nice description of life with Sky Commander.

    I've been living with one for several years now and I too suffered from "sluggishness" during cold observing sessions. The problem is that if...
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    That's okay... It's what I get for...

    That's okay...

    It's what I get for anthropomorphizing my scope.
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    Wow... When was that? Was Ursa in his current...

    Wow... When was that?

    Was Ursa in his current configuration or was he still a sonotube dob?

    It's been a while since I've looked at that cluster....
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    That clearance is from the top of your azimuth...

    That clearance is from the top of your azimuth bolt to the bottom of your mirror box? If so, all I have to say is wow... That's tight.

    You mentioned cutting your mirror box... Before you do...
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    It's never too late. You're the customer and...

    It's never too late.

    You're the customer and the customer's ALWAYS right.

    As this is a long-term commitment, take your time and buy what fits best. Think about how/where you're going to...
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    I have been using Sky Commander DSC's for several...

    I have been using Sky Commander DSC's for several years (in conjunction with ServoCat). They are reasonably accurate. With a decent two-star alignment I can generally put an object somewhere in a...
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    I observed this from a fair dark site 4th of July...

    I observed this from a fair dark site 4th of July Night.

    From my log:

    7/4/2013 23:27 EDT :: Blue Mountain Vista :: Ursa w/ Paracorr
    Seeing 3/5, Transparency 4/5
    TeleVue Delos 4.5mm, 467x SQM...
  13. Was able to give this a look this past Saturday...

    Was able to give this a look this past Saturday from High Knob Overlook in North Central Pennsylvania. Decent transparency (5/5) and seeing (4/5) with SQM of 21.15 at the time of the observation.
    ...
  14. I observed Hoag's Object from High Knob Overlook...

    I observed Hoag's Object from High Knob Overlook in North Central PA this past Saturday night. Seeing and transparency a decent 4/5, SQM of 21.29 at the time of observation.

    I was unable to...
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    Am jumping on to the end of this thread. As it...

    Am jumping on to the end of this thread. As it is pretty long, my apologies in advance if I'm covering old ground. Just don't feel like trying to filter through all the previous comments.

    Am...
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    Okay... Makes sense. I have a thought, but to...

    Okay... Makes sense.

    I have a thought, but to avoid hijacking this thread will take it elsewhere.

    Thanks...
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    Alvin... You referred to "high-glass...

    Alvin...

    You referred to "high-glass eyepieces".

    What do you mean by that?
  18. This has been a favorite of mine since I first...

    This has been a favorite of mine since I first observed it through Robert Werkman's Classic 18 Obsession form Dolly Sod's WV. It is actually part of my "Eye Candy" rotation during late fall/winter...
  19. I observed this with Ursa from a fairly dark site...

    I observed this with Ursa from a fairly dark site in Western PA this past Friday night (4/5/2013). Seeing was okay. About 3/5 with excellent transparency (SQM 21.32 at the time of observation). ...
  20. Yeah... Am hoping to be doing another 3-day...

    Yeah...

    Am hoping to be doing another 3-day Pettigrew run sometime during April.

    So the test will be twofold. Mirror and dark site performance.
  21. Ah... Leo I... Actually observed this through...

    Ah... Leo I...

    Actually observed this through Ursa during the 2012 Texas Star Party.

    This will make an excellent target for the April window just to test the improved contrast after the...
  22. Looks like an interesting one. Just added it...

    Looks like an interesting one.

    Just added it to my April list for (hopefully) a return to Pettigrew or Cherry Springs.

    I agree with Marko, the 7 brightest all seem to be well within reach of...
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    Folks... It's been several months since I've...

    Folks...

    It's been several months since I've replied on this thread and much has changed since then.

    I've since bought in to (almost) the entire Delos line and sold off my 9 and 13 T6N's.

    I...
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    Ursa's mirror is on it's way home. Just...

    Ursa's mirror is on it's way home.

    Just surfaced in Laurel, MD and should be on my desk by Noon tomorrow.

    I have to say that at first I was enjoying my time with the smaller refractor. But...
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    Hubble Deep Fields

    Okay... With this weeks release of the Hubble Extreme Deep Field, it got me thinking.

    Has any one done any observing in those fields (the HDF in Ursa Major and the HUDF/XDF in Fornax)? After...
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