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Re "C" Cells

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Posted by Daniel Johnson on October 14, 2002 17:25:56 UTC

I only use my C cells (rechargeable alkalines) for visual observing in my back yard with no heavy attachments. As Mitch does, I too use "jump start" style 12-volt batteries (one for the scope and one or even two for accessories) when I'm doing anything more than that. I don't buy these mail-order. Keep your eyes open at Wal Mart, Sam's Club, Target, etc, and you can get them lots cheaper than from telescope mail order houses.
Plus, leaving out the C cells makes your scope just a bit lighter (though their weight is well distributed and doesn't affect slewing much).

--Dan again.

Follow Ups:

Balancing question????? - silo42 - October 15, 2002 - 00:54 UTC
- Weight Belt - TKO 10lb Adjustable Weight Belt - lfclai - October 15, 2002 - 02:24 UTC
  - A bad idea - gmitchel - October 15, 2002 - 16:46 UTC
  - There Are Other Ways - gmitchel - October 15, 2002 - 16:53 UTC
- Distributing Weight - gmitchel - October 15, 2002 - 02:33 UTC
Re. "C" cells - gmitchel - October 15, 2002 - 02:21 UTC
- I second that - danieldgj - October 15, 2002 - 03:20 UTC

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