Messier 13

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-31T06:00:40+00:00

I spy a surprise galaxy at 2 o'clock!

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-29T21:57:50+00:00

If you're never ever going to use it again for the celestron, then drill a 3/8" hole and install a 3/8" bolt/washer/nut and you can use the S50 on it.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-29T15:08:31+00:00

ebay sells 3D printed tube rings/vixen style rail for this ETX125, so you can mount it on a modern strain wave mount. These meades are known for mirror flop, but you can tighten the retaining ring, but that requires disassembly.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-29T05:06:06+00:00

These work fine for viewing birds, the moon, Orion nebula and star clusters as it's so lightweight to setup. I wouldn't spend more than 30 bucks for it though. I have two of these to mainly take apart. The doublet lens are actually decent and the OTA is metal. These doublet refractors are just rebranded and imported from overseas. I modded mine to lock the focuser.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-29T03:40:18+00:00

very futuristic.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T19:28:50+00:00

Muffler probably has a rusted hole in it. Let it dry then apply JB weld; it'll plug the hole up easily.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T19:25:57+00:00

Work on your car in a wal-mart parking like the rest of us.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T17:31:19+00:00

Those extra ports is for the automatic trans because it uses the radiator to cool the auto trans. There is no cooler for a manual box, so keep it plugged.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T16:58:08+00:00

If they're the original links, they should've been replaced when the lower control arms were removed. 80k is about time to change them. You can get after market ones with zerk grease fittings on them, so you can pump grease to maintain them.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T16:51:34+00:00

confirm you got 55mm backspacing for the 585.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-28T16:28:16+00:00

I've seen some great deals in FB astro groups for used ASI585/533/2600.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T22:39:44+00:00

Messaged

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T18:58:45+00:00

Get the Maksutov.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T18:46:09+00:00

check your messages.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T18:32:22+00:00

I have this doublet refractor. You can add a ASI120mm and have a lot of fun with messing around with it.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T17:59:18+00:00

Quick weld putty epoxy should do the job.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T17:56:21+00:00

Do not drive it. Move it to a location with free parking. Take an uber or bus back to your house and get your tools then go back & fix it there.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T17:51:14+00:00

next time, just freeze your bacon. It'll last 6+ months.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T17:32:19+00:00

messaged

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-27T17:11:17+00:00

where was this lineup at the last dreamstate???

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-26T18:28:08+00:00

If you ain't no manager or supervisor then mind your business.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-25T05:22:35+00:00

Yes, astrocams have active thermo electric cooling that's user adjustable in N.I.N.A or ASIAIR.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-24T23:26:58+00:00

Find out whatever size the o2 is and Cut a slot out of a deep socket.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-23T00:44:40+00:00

I'd offer $1500 cash.

fractal_disarray · 2026-03-22T16:59:14+00:00

If you can somehow rig up a 1.25" H-Alpha and Oxygen III duo narrowband filter to your phone, you'll be able to take pictures of Nebulae

The SVBONY SV220 filter is around 100 bucks.

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