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I learn so much watching your videos. Thank you Tsula

Fascinating stuff :)

I've got an old 6" Meade ETX-LS that appears to be dead. I pulled it out of several years in storage, and it won't do anything. The hand controller screen glows red, but that's it. No text, and the buttons generate no response from the mount at all. The OTA is in perfect shape. Is it really worthless? Thanks.

I love Tsula's ability to keep observational astronomy in the public forum. Well done!

Great find. Be careful with that Orion padded bag. I have one that I used with a brand-new XT8 Dobsonian. The zipper scratches the paint on the tube slightly, and if you carry it by the bag's handles, it is very easy for it to swing around and bonk something and put a dent in the tube. I have since stopped using that bag and instead carry it to and from the car in my hands/arms, and then wrap it in fleece blankets in the car. Nothing to scratch the tube up, and having full control as I move the tube prevents further dents.

Cool, learned something today! 😊

Thanks for sharing Tsula.

Ya know, clickbait is getting harder and harder to find. But Tsula and the Demon Star did not disappoint. ;) Thank you for this well-narrated and accessible overview. Liked and subscribed! :)

great vid! keep them coming !

Wow! I think for the amount of content this is one of your best videos. Very well done.

I use Algol as a pointer now I know why I occasionally get confused in that area! I can remember many times saying “ now if I move north from this star I should hit Algol oh no where did it go? “ love your site a perfect balance!

Thanks very much for this, Tsula! It looks like your efforts in the cold were rewarded. There are two images, near the end of this video, spaced very close together, in which Algol appears to grow brighter. Algol enjoys the distinction of being one of the first stars studied extensively with the Doppler shift, laying the groundwork for Hubble's confirmation of an expanding universe. I was just now reviewing the Wiki article on this ("Algol") and came across an animated GIF showing the periodic eclipses - remarkably, this actual video, created recently with professional astronomy equipment, shows not only the eclipses themselves but also the dim partner. In case you don't release another video before the holidays, I hope you enjoy them. 🙂

Cool!

I have never really got into variable stars Viewing personally, but I have heard of a lot of people do like it Which is fine as there’s lots of different parts of astronomy that people could like that suits them better And thank you for that details on Greek mythology and the constellations I do know some, but not as much as you explained Great video thanks

Thats awesome!! I’ve heard about Algol, but I have yet to watch it dim. Next time it is clear and there is a dimming event, i’ll go watch it. It’s been pretty cloudy here in Michigan like it usually is this time of year. I don’t have a clear night for more than a week. :( Thanks Tsula!

Release the Kraken. ~ Zeus

Thanks! Great video and fun title!

Hi Tsula, Wow! Your channel has it all! Culture, Mythology and Astronomy!!!! So informative, I learn something new every time I watch your channel. Algol is indeed a fascinating star to watch and very convenient to enjoy on a dark night with no equipment. A dark night would be sooooo welcomed here! Endless cloud cover as usual, but the dropping temperatures are beginning to help so dark skies ahead for me hopefully, even if it is freezing cold!!! Loved your photos….Spectacular, your cold weather endurance paid off! Thanks for persevering and sharing your wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, I’m always inspired and better informed after watching your channel! 🤗🌙✨

tsula halloween was weeks ago

Beautiful!

I'm watching this review because i too found this on craigslist this morning for 800.00 and was wondering if it was a good buy.

A year ago I told my wife that it was time for me to have the telescope I always wanted as a kid. So we purchased a Celestron 10in Dobsonian. I love that thing, but now I think it's time for something with a "go to" mount that I can hook a camera up to.

Just wanted to say that I find your enthusiasm contagious & something about you relaxes me! You're actually getting me out under the stars more so just wanted to say keep it up and great work!

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Nice scope, glad it's got a great new owner!! I bought a used XT12i over the last year that was very well maintained by it's previous owner. It's got the 2" Moonlight (black), 9x50 RACI & Telrad (with heated dew shield), cooling fan, secondary thumb knobs, and the OTA was flocked top & bottom. Also came with the Orion padded bag that had been used but is in great shape... unfortunately it didn't come with the box of goodies like yours did, lol. The encoders have 2006 on them. I was a little hesitant about the 20 year old coatings at first, but the mirrors look great considering the age. There's a slight amount of pin holing in the coatings when shining a light from the back, but they still put up a great image. I'm no mirror expert, but I believe there's still some life left in 'em before it's time for a recoat.

I'm am an certified FFA ....everything..... mechanic. NASA .... sent me 3 job offers. NASA... letter haed. Looks good. But ,, I Am Home Still. There is No Light at my Ranch.

Congrats on the great find, Tsula!! I'm so happy for you. I bought a TV 27mm Panoptic a while ago and it's really a very nice eyepiece. Wish you lots of clear skies to use that beauty! :-)

Newby to the hobby. You explained this so well. You have given me hope on having successful viewings.

Holy cow!!! I spit out my coffee when you pulled out that Panoptic. This helps re-right the universe after all you’ve lost this year. So happy for you!

Nice find. I knew as soon as I saw the focuser come out from behind your car it was going to be a nice one. I have considered upgrading my single speed that came on my Skywatcher 8" to a dual speed since I like it on my 5.25 inch that I use for astrophotography, but I haven't been able to justify the price to myself. I have seen a few options for modifying a single speed to retrofit it into a dual speed, but haven't done much research on them. I had one small 70mm mak that came with a red dot finder and for some reason, I really hated the thing. After watching this though I think that is because it was the only method of finding objects and perhaps on my 8" I will consider getting one of those dual saddles and giving it a try. It would be nice for getting those first bright stars in view. Never considered a correct image finder since my scopes came with straight through finders, but I can see how that would make it easier when looking between the sky and the star chart. I must say I agree with you on not needing knobs for the secondary mirror, but I will be getting some kind of knobs for my primary mirror because needing an Allen wrench to adjust it drives me bananas and I am clumsy enough to drop things in the grass and never find it again even in daylight. Maybe with Christmas coming up I will add some Bob's knobs to my wish list.... Anyway, another nice video. Keep them coming! I always be sure to click on them when they come across my feed.

How about flocking material? Have you looked into it? A black felt material put inside the tube to cut down on stray light reflection

I love this channel!

Oh wow what a beauty! Intelliscopes were the jam. RIP Orion 💔

Tsula, you hit the Jackpot! That is a great buy and I look forward to seeing you use it. I was just given an 8" Orion that needs a little work. My plan is to fix it uo and gift it to a friends son who has a beginner refractor. I look forward to using it. Thanks for another great video!

Love your channel! Just found this video and I'm excited to go hunting for these objects. Ive got an Astrotech 115 EDT, UHC filter, and 31mm Televue Nagler ready. With an AFoV of 82 deg., and a scope focal length of 805mm, I'm calculating a 3 degree actual field at 27x magnification. Sounds like this should provide a spectacular view if skies are good!

WOW!!! Congratulations on your purchase. We can't miss opportunities like this. I also had one a short time ago, but not on the scale of your purchase. Very cool!!!

I’ll never forget driving down the road and suddenly noticing a red glow almost as if I was at a stoplight (it was a rural road with no stoplights nearby). I pulled over, got out and just stared up. I couldn’t believe how vibrant the red was to the naked eye.

Awesome find! Karma is real

Thanks a lot Tsula for the information about this program. I was wondering if, to complete each object, you had to come back to it several times, or was it just a one-shot observation? Approximately how long did you spend on each object, and did you observe multiple objects per night, or just one to describe it thoroughly? Thanks! I'll try to give it a go with my little vintage 60mm and 90mm Vixen telescope. ;-)

I bought a 10” dob, but I did 2 upgrades you didn’t mention. I spray-glued flat black felt to the interior of the tube to ensure maximum contrast. I also use a shower cap at the entrance and a breathable medical headpiece to vent moisture and keep out critters.

@16:00 "Oh, my God. Oh, my God." That right there is exactly why visual astronomy is so awesome! People who've only seen pictures can't understand what it's like to see something so fabled...so glorious...with the actual eye....just hanging there in space. I'd say it's a transcendent experience! Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands".

Love your content!

What a find! The eyepiece kit alone was almost worth the sale price. I'm a Dob-head and I've made all of those upgrades to an old Discovery 8" dob. Enjoy your new Sky Ride, Tsula!

Awesome video like always Tsula. A couple of observations: You don't need to level the base to use the encoders with Intelliscope, I simply love that! The other one is that I'm pretty sure Orion never shipped their XT line with red dot finders, they all come with the right angle correct image finder scope. I find it so sad that Orion folded without any warnings, we need more Orion dobs out there!

Great video, the lady who had it certainly looked after it and Im.sure happy went to a good home, for serious Dob users a motorised tracking platform works well..gets about an hour of tracking before needs re-northing they say ..best wishes

Awesome find!

Wow! What a great find! I bought an Apertura AD8 (8 inch dobsonian) and also got the performance upgrade kit, which has the knobs for the secondary, better collimation knobs for the primary, flocking paper for the tube (around the focuser and the the primary) which I felt was totally worth it. I also purchased a Telrad (years ago I used to have a 12 Inch Skywatcher collapsible dobsonian and I had also added a Telrad to that). The AD8 came with a cooling fan already installed. I also own the Televue 27 Panoptic (and I think it cost ~$400 so you got an incredible deal to have it included). Also bought that Telegizmo reflective cover (I store my scope in the unheated garage so the cover is always on it) I sometimes wish I had sprung for the AD10 but my thinking is that I will use the AD8 for now and then step back up to a 12 or 16 inch dobsonian in a couple of years. Also have the Orion Ultrablock filter (I've had it for 12+ years) and it is great. I am bummed that Orion went out of business because they were reasonably priced and had a ton of stuff.

the upgrades are definitely worth the price. Great deal

What a wonderful find!! Such a blessing!!

what a wonderful deal you got Tsula, what a beautiful person this lady must be to give you such a great deal, I think if she was just so grateful that her well taken cared of upgraded Dob (baby) was going to a great home and will get some good use and love from you. Your love and passon for this hobby clearly glows through your face and all you do. Thank you and keep going forward with your content Tsula, We appreciate you mam!... oh btw thank you for letting us know about Jupiter being in opossition this December my wife and daughter and I are excited to view it hopefully by then we can save enough to get a good 9.25" SCT we are trying to save for right now. if not our 8 inch Dob I am sure will be fine also. GOD Bless you Tsula