Nice report, it is amazing the things people take for granted, like the stars, moon and planets. Once you get started you will definitely be hooked.

I also have a Tasco, mine is a 70mm refractor. It is okay for the moon and planets and maybe a few of the messiers. I have purchased a 25mm ep, and diagonal. It was given to me and and i've done some fix up on it. Fixed the micro altimeter with a 6" eye bolt,pen cap and wing nut. Built a tripod and fastened the yold to it. After reading how bad these are, I am quite surprised at how well this one does. I guess I found it had limits before I started. What if any improvements have you done or yours?

• tasco cont - leonard - February 27, 2002 - 04:34 UTC
  • A Tasco in the hand... - dobin - February 27, 2002 - 15:43 UTC
  • Helpful postings - bolintx - February 27, 2002 - 18:42 UTC
    • I can't wait - bobsal - February 27, 2002 - 19:02 UTC
      • This Friday - bolintx - February 27, 2002 - 20:59 UTC
        • Hey - bobsal - February 27, 2002 - 22:21 UTC
          • Arlington TX - bolintx - February 28, 2002 - 18:32 UTC
            • Six Flags - bobsal - February 28, 2002 - 20:58 UTC
              • Coasters - bolintx - March 1, 2002 - 17:35 UTC
      • A toy? - leonard - February 28, 2002 - 04:51 UTC
    • helpful - leonard - February 28, 2002 - 04:59 UTC