Hello, I am considering buying a Losmandy G11. I am contemplating de-forking my Nexstar GPS 11. I have never seen a G11. Does anyone have one and would you be interested in allowing me to see it in action? Thanks Steve Gallenson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chrismo" <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:57:00 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] oh boy! okay, i need a little help here... Thanks Erik, I'd like to take you up on that offer. Can I possibly meet up with you today anytime, or tomorrow before I leave around 11 am? Please call or text me (801-897-9075) and I will be glad to come pick it up. Thanks! On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 8:51 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Lumicon is the only one I know that sells 2" extension tubes. I have one if you would like to test it out, I would probably let you borrow it if you need it for the eclipse.
So I'm giddy as a schoolgirl. I got real lucky and found a super-sweet
heavy tripod on ksl.com for my Chuck Hards sun spotting scope. It's awesome and it was only $50. That's not the problem.
I also got my awesome Orion glass solar filter for my Dob, and a "True 2" 2-inch prime focus adapter for my DSLR. I took it all out for a spin this afternoon and the results were awesome, until I tried to focus the sun with the camera attachment. From what I'm reading, I think I may need an extension tube to get the camera further from the secondary. Anyone have any experience with this? Anyone know where I can buy a 2" extension tube locally? Anyone have a spare they can loan me to see if that's what my problem is?
Any input would be appreciated!
-- Chrismo I fix things, all kinds of things...
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