GEO D's Stats
- Review Count3
- Helpfulness Votes0
- First ReviewFebruary 8, 2012
- Last ReviewFebruary 8, 2012
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating5
Reviews Comments
- Review Comment Count0
- Helpfulness Votes0
- First Review CommentNone
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- Featured Review Comments0
GEO D's Reviews
Would you like more contrast and less glare while viewing the moon and bright planets? The 1.25" Orion Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter reduces both and brings out details. And you can adjust the amount of light transmission for the perfect view.
Rating
A necessary filter for viewing the moon
PostedFebruary 8, 2012
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Fit
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Put the filter together and threaded it into an eyepiece. Fit like a watch. Will try it out in the spring when I can get outside.
Favorite viewing location: Backyard
Favorite object to observe: Of course Saturn and many galaxies/nebulae
Pros: variable adjustment
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Powering your telescope equipment at remote sites is easy with the Orion Dynamo Pro 12 Rechargeable Power Station. It includes a detachable red flashlight, white halogen spotlight, AM/FM radio, and booster cables to jump-start a weak car battery.
Rating
Best choice
PostedFebruary 8, 2012
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I was considering the purchase of a D cell charger and rechargeable D cell batteries. However the expense of the Orion Dynamo Pro and the charger,batteries was close to the same. Replacement of D cell rechargeable batteries were more costly than what a replacement SLA battery would cost. The Dynamo also is a nice neat package with many other features than the charger/batteries.
Favorite viewing location: Backyard
Favorite object to observe: Of course Saturn and galaxies/nebulae
Pros: many great features
Cons: did not come with a male/male power cord
Yes, I recommend this product!
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The Orion TrueTrack DC drive system provides dual-axis control for high-power viewing and photography with the SkyView Pro mount. It allows you to choose from 3 different speeds as well as a pause mode as well as sidereal tracking for total control.
Rating
Always wanted tracking motors
PostedFebruary 8, 2012
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Tracking Accuracy
5
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5
Ease of Use
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I am very pleased with the ease of installing the True Track drive. It has been cold here so I haven't had an opportunity to try it outside yet. However I did set the scope up inside through a window and it tracked beautifully. I chose the True Track rather than the Go To because I find locating items in the sky is half the enjoyment of viewing.
Favorite viewing location: Backyard
Favorite object to observe: Of course Saturn and many galaxies/nebulae.
Pros: great quality
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product!
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