Next remove the 6 retaining ring screws, but be very carefull because you are using a screwdriver close to the corrector plate. From what ive read here an sct corrector plate is not something that can really be swapped because they are matched to the primarysecondary. This document only applies to the 8 inch and larger scts from celestron. Spotting scope accessories for customers with special needs, we have provided a customer support phone number reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Celestrons free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. Since 1960, celestron has innovated how we view the world around us and havent taken their foot off the gas since. Before removing the corrector plate, be sure to elevate the ota to point nearly to the zenith. Engineered to deliver sharp and clear distortionfree views, the celestron edgehd 9. Dec 11, 2014 how to clean your corrector plate steven koenig. Celestron does not manufacture individual correctors that find their way into the market.
Spare parts celestron telescopes, telescope accessories. Celestron offers a wider variety of telescope accessories, most of which may be used with other brands of telescopes as well. May 16, 2006 woops i have just broken the corrector plate on my orange c8 sct,are they worth fixing. Depending on the age of your telescope, the screws on this ring can be allen head or phillip head. The celestron cg5 universal mounting plate is a basic accessory that allows you to attach a wide range of telescope accessories to the mounting platform of an advanced cg5 or advanced vx mount. Get back to your night sky exploration when you browse this large collection of replacement celestron telescope parts and upgrades online at high point scientific now.
Dans pier top plate 12 pier top plate for celestron cpc. Your eyepieces are the first accessories you should learn to use with your telescope. Collector plate replacement an astronomy net celestron. The celestron cge universal mounting plate is a basic accessory that allows you to attach a wide range of telescope accessories to the mounting platform of a cge, cge pro, cgem or cgemdx mount. If you dont have that type of finder, i have a celestron model id sell you pretty cheap. This celestron powerseeker 80eq telescope includes a 20mm and a 4mm eyepiece that let you switch the magnification in seconds. Features a builtin telescope hand control unit holder.
Boasting a 14 mm diameter latitude adjustment screw for extra strength and stability, the celestron hd pro wedge minimizes vibration to allow easier rotation of heavy telescopes. In this paper, a new dual boundary element formulation is presented for dynamic crack problems in mindlin plates. This celestron ac adapter works on all celestron computerized telescope mounts except for the cge pro line. We do not recommend removing the corrector plate or disassembling optics to do cleaning. A funny website filled with funny videos, pics, articles, and a whole bunch of other funny stuff.
Once a plate has broken this leaves some scopes with a bit of a problem. It will accept standard mounting rings, spotting scopes, and cameras. Collector plate replacement an astronomy net celestron forum message. Get a closer look at the night sky with this celestron powerseeker 80eq telescope. The c8 corrector plate has a crack from the secondary mirror to the outer edge of the corrector plate. Download the celestron pwi telescope control software. Cleaning your schmidt cassegrain corrector plate oh yes the day will come when you look through your scope and say i have discovered dark matter. License plates department of revenue motor vehicle.
Most of celestron s telescopes utilize the same basic logic and many of the same primary functional components. They all have serial numbers etched into the corrector platemy allen key just fell hit the edge cracked it and broke it in two. Telescope mount accessories parts for telescope mounts. I had an unfortunate mishap last week which resulted in a shattered corrector plate on my c14a sct. Celestrons c102 goes all the way back to the early 1980s. A used one that i just recently acquired and didnt even get to have first light with.
The more recent just fitted corrector plates are available. Need a spare part for your worn out or broken down celestron telescope, mount or tripod. This video gives stepbystep instructions on how to safely remove the schmidt plate corrector from a sct. I found a c8 with a super polaris mount and seven eyepieces for a seemingly. Celestron telescope parts spare parts for celestron. Celestron cge universal mounting plate buy telescopes. Feb 29, 2012 c8 repair removing the corrector plate february 29, 2012 posted by aquillam in astronomy, telescope maintanance. Most knickknacks are worthless collectibles and wont make you more money than what you paid for them, so it might be time to get rid of them because theyre mostly worthless. The celestron c90 maksutov style scope features a large 90mm. The your heat exchanger is cracked so your furnace must be. Skies unlimited is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and telescope accessories to beginner, intermediate and advanced astronomers. Hvac businesses in minnesota lock out furnaces when cracked heat exchangers are found.
The simple design offers easy toolfree setup, and the two slowmotion control knobs let you precisely adjust your view. It then continuous to show the proper method of cleaning the schmidt plate as well as. Celestron can match a corrector and replace and match the. How to strip and clean the optics of a sct schmidt. Cracked and flaked, but on purpose the new york times. I have been wanted to use such a scope for astophotography.
Ive got this old orange tube celestron c8 schmidt cassegrain which is missing its corrector. I have an old orange tube celestron c8 that has a fractured corrector plate. This post is one in a series about c8 repair and maintenance. No matter how much a collector may appreciate the aesthetics of a. The telescope comes standard with a 20mm, 4mm, and a 3x barlow lens. If the plates are showing signs of drying out cracksthreads shortly after pouring, then the humidity is too low. Both the inside and outside of my corrector plate had accumulated enough slimy humidity over the first year and a half of my n11s existence that it required a good cleaning, inside and out. Celestron recommends a solution of 60% isopropyl alcohol and 40% distilled water, to which a couple of drops of liquid dish soap per quart of liquid may. Universal mounting plate, cg5 celestron telescopes.
The crack is considered parallel to one of the plate edges. Analysis of free vibration of an isotropic plate with surface or internal. Woops i have just broken the corrector plate on my orange c8 sct,are they worth fixing. Are celestron sct correctors really matched to the. Amateur astronomy equipment, techniques, info, etc. Want to upgrade your mount knobs or other hardware.
The celestron c90 mak spotting scope with tripod is a solid entry level system for terrestrial or celestial targets. What to do with a sct with a broken corrector plate. It was invented by bernhard schmidt in 1931, 2 although it may have been independently invented by finnish astronomer yrjo vaisala in 1924 sometimes. Celestron s awardwinning nature dx binocular gets a major upgrade with the addition of ed objective lenses. These can be supplied by all celestron dealers every where and are even ex stock at hinds. However, even the most basic telescope in celestron s lineup, the. You should see the introduction and disclaimers before trying anything here. Schmidt cassegrain telescope advice maintenance cleaning. After some years of use, if you look at the corrector plate of your catadioptric telescope in full light, you will be surprized to discover a great amount of dusts, grease, maybe sap droplets and other deposits forming a thin film all over the surface. Jun 19, 2012 it probably means that they had better equipment for making them. License plates regular license plates group special license plates county motor vehicle offices forms. My 8 celestron schmidtcassegrain had a mishap and the corrector plate has cracked. Astronomy submitted 11 months ago by theguywiththeteacup.
Celestron telescope mount general for sale by owner. These readytoroll spotting scopes observation combos from celestron give you topgrade optics and a stable platform to mount them on at a very reasonable price. She pointed to the drawing on one plate, which portrays a bamboo raft. Making a fractured corrector plate usable astronomy forums. Dans pier 12 pier top plate for celestron cpc telescopes compatible with nexstar 811 with ss anchor bolt kit. Existence of the crack modified the governing differential equations which were. You can power your computerized celestron telescope at home, and view all night long with no worries of running out of batteries. Celestron offers a limited lifetime warranty for binoculars and spotting scopes.
It probably means that they had better equipment for making them. This video is about the your heat exchanger is cracked so your furnace must be replaced. Toscanoptics company offer severals corrector sc plate for celestron and meade telescopes. The corrector plate is held on by the front corrector plate ring. Are the corrector plate and the primary mirror a match pair. A square plate with a central crack download scientific diagram. This service was established by our company to satisfy the demands inherent in the replacement of damaged corrective plate for the entire line of commercial telescopes celestron and meade. Where can i get it fixed and how much should it cost approximately. There are at least three schools of thought on the appropriate cleaning solution to use to remove smudges and dust, after as much dust as possible has been removed from the corrector plate.
A schmidt corrector plate is an aspheric lens which corrects the spherical aberration introduced by the spherical primary mirror of the schmidt or schmidtcassegrain telescope designs. How do i clean my telescope optics primary mirrors, lenses, eyepieces, corrector plates. Entering your email address allows you to receive emails on promotions, exclusive offers, and new products from. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. A recessed tilt plate fits the base of the telescope to enable attachment via simple rotation. Celestron makes a variety of telescopes designed for anyone from the beginning amateur astronomer to the experienced stargazer. However, combined with the 3x barlow, the 4mm pushes the 127mm aperture to its absolute limit. It features an aplanatic schmidtcassegrain optical system consisting of a corrector plate, a spherical. Celestron s free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky.
While the 20mm works fine, the 4 mm is difficult for some to use, due to the small entry hole. Some of the mounting plates are adapters, d base, saddle plates, dovetail. Get the best deals on celestron refractor telescope when you shop the largest online selection at. Sct corrector plate removal read this entire document before starting. Here are some signs that may indicate your issue is a cracked or malfunctioning heat exchanger. This limited edition collectors plate by royal doulton. Are celestron sct correctors really matched to the primary.
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