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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Flippin’ gear spacing reduction eh?....lol<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces@hamiltonrasc.ca] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Bennett<br><b>Sent:</b> July-11-14 6:28 PM<br><b>To:</b> astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: RASC Hamilton New C14 Scope & Mount<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It needs a mechanical adjustment to adjust the spacing between the worm and main gear. Our Paramount ME has a very elegant way to do this (we call them the “clutch knobs” as I recall). The CGE Pro adjustment is not so elegant. But then, the CGE is not a $15K mount.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It is operable now, but you might notice some odd “jerkiness” and a “ticking” noise when it is pointed in certain orientations. This would indicate that the gear spacing needs to be reduced. Need some daylight time to do that.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Gary Bennett<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://bendun.net/">http://bendun.net/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://photos.bendun.net/">http://photos.bendun.net/</a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Colin Haig <a href="mailto:[mailto:astronomer@cogeco.ca]">[mailto:astronomer@cogeco.ca]</a> <br><b>Sent:</b> July-11-14 6:06 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:gary@bendun.net">gary@bendun.net</a>; <a href="mailto:astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca">astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: RASC Hamilton New C14 Scope & Mount<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sounds excellent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>When you say worm gears need adjustment – are you talking about PPEC or mechanical alignment problem?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> astronomers [<a href="mailto:astronomers-bounces@hamiltonrasc.ca">mailto:astronomers-bounces@hamiltonrasc.ca</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Bennett<br><b>Sent:</b> July 8, 2014 8:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca">astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: RASC Hamilton New C14 Scope & Mount<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The new C14 is on a CGE Pro Mount. AND... it’s operational!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Right now, it’s on a tripod but we will be installing a permanent pier.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It also has:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- A dew heat controller & 1 X 14” Heater strip + guide scope heater<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- Guide Scope, Camera & dew heater<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- A dedicated computer with appropriate software<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- 2 powered USB Hubs & active USB cable<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- Power console with power for 5V USB hub, 8V DSLR Camera, and 2 X 12V Accessory outlets (all are RCA centre-positive plugs).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Some tweaking still needed:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- We need 1 more 14” heater & a dew shield.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- Wires need some tidy-up<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- Worm Gears need adjustment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>- A User Manual write-up<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We will also be adding a SCT rear-cell focuser (with motor)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Gary Bennett<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://bendun.net/">http://bendun.net/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://photos.bendun.net/">http://photos.bendun.net/</a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Colin Haig [<a href="mailto:astronomer@cogeco.ca">mailto:astronomer@cogeco.ca</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> July-08-14 6:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:gary@bendun.net">gary@bendun.net</a>; <a href="mailto:astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca">astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>So, you guys got a new scope up there – what mount did you get for it?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> astronomers [<a href="mailto:astronomers-bounces@hamiltonrasc.ca">mailto:astronomers-bounces@hamiltonrasc.ca</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Bennett<br><b>Sent:</b> June 28, 2014 12:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca">astronomers@hamiltonrasc.ca</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will be heading out to the observatory tonight and would love some company!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I plan to give our new Celestron 14” Edge HD and mount a good workout!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will be there well before dark to do some prep-work to get it ready for the MallinCAM that will be arriving any day now.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join me if you can! (bring a coat and anti-bug juice).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gary Bennett<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://bendun.net/">http://bendun.net/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://photos.bendun.net/">http://photos.bendun.net/</a><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>