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    For Info: The EXOs-2 is basically a Celestron CG5. Its has metal bearings on both axis, so it is slightly better than a EQ5 and hence the 13kg payload. You can also retro fit the Skywatcher EQ5 goto upgrade (only mod required is to change one fitting bolt on the RA). I have fully researched this in the past. Also. I'm with John here on the OTA. It may/will be poor, and poss unrsellable to be fair!. If it were me I'd skip it unless you could bag the setup for silly money!. Rob
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    Took the words right out of my mouth there!. Also its the old 'Buy cheap, buy twice!' which really makes no sense at all. Save, learn stuff with the 4se. Grab that HEQ5 to give you the base and work up from there. Rob
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    Andrew is very right here. Also one size scope does not fit all, especially with UK skies & seeing ability to be fair Rob
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    I have the 6mm and its surprising how good they are. Rob
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    It staggers me with these delivery situations!. I now have everything delivered to work.
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    Cash is King!

    Rob posted a blog entry in My Astronomy Life

    Well as per usual, real life and Bills loom. I'm trying not to sell of too much kit. But a broken car and stressed fiances beckon. Now on another note I'm looking to produce a camera lens scope. I have a Takumar 70-150mm lens. I have done some research, ad purchased a T2 to 1.25" visual back from China for £5!. This will allow me to add a barlow, 1.25" diagonal for use as a scope. The lens has a 65mm front aperture, so hoping it may provide a decent travel scope!. More to follow on this mini project. Rob
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    M42 final gimp 2 re-process

    Rob commented on Rob's gallery image in Member's Album

    M42 final gimp 2 re-process
    This was a single 30sec exposure taken with the 200PDS back in 2011. Ok, slight focus issue (no focusing mask). But I used a un-modified 300d (no live view), hand focused and polar alignment slightly off. I did use a Skywatcher LPR filter. I only had a dual drive EQ5 also. This just shows the capabilities of a Newtonian for imaging, and I'm no imager yet. Just about to try again with a 450D and a HEQ5 mount this time. Anyway.. trying to inspire those on a budget, and that cant afford an APO or expensive CCD etc. Clear Skies .... Rob
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    Looking very good indeed. I'm enjoying the ride along. Thanks for posting. Rob
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    I agree Charl.. but wow. Its stuff of engineering dreams!. And looks so slick. The payload with no weights to boot. Its certainly a glimpse of the future
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    Seriously like the look of this!. I wonder who the stockist is for Europe/UK. I feel some saving up is in order. http://www.rainbowastro.com/new/theme/basic/content/product-135.php
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    Welcome to SGL from another in South UK. enjoy your time here.............. Rob
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    Wow guys.. breath taking images!. really something. Best Rob
  13. Rob
    Really great project!. Now this is Astronomy.. The joy of modding and perfecting the equipment is a huge part of the hobby. I had a Helios 114 Skyhawk on a Eq1 around 25 ish years ago. That scope & mount gave me so much joy. It was the Cat Newt style also with the lens in the focus tube. I managed to mod it by retro fitting the mount head to some sort of survey tripod (I think it was?.. long time ago) This is indeed a very interesting thread. Thanks & well done so far Best Rob
  14. Rob
    What a beautiful setup. So jealous
  15. Rob
    Very nice indeed. All's well, that ends well. Enjoy it!
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    I agree ... Back it goes!. i know that's a hassle. But you shall never be of what damage has been done!
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    Rob

    As always funds become tight. Astro sales to follow (don't you just hate cars when they go horribly wrong!). So I'm venturing into vintage lens astro imaging!. feels like a fun journey currently.. not looking for Hubble results here, just an alternative style of imaging. Anyhow grabbed two bargain lens's. Takumar 70-150mm Zoom & Dianon 200mm f4.5 Zoom with 2 x Tele converter. So lets see where this goes!

    Also great fun sharing info & chatting with Charl (xteemchaos) another vintage lens user in our SGL family.

     

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    Just checked Home Site SQM 20.59 New Forest Site SQM 21.21 Rob
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    And here's a singe shot (1min 30sec) with 300D + LPR Filter camera I took using the AR80. I'm no imager.. just dabbled a little back then, however looking to start again. As you can see its very capable!
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    Ok. this was a bit of mission to be honest. I sourced a Agena Astro GSO Adapter, then because I had a non GSO crayford I had to get the very edge of shim/flange lathe skimmed to allow the crayford to be attached. Fun little project! Theres a few images in my album on here
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    Nice review there. Its a very capable scope I have to say. I find mine better than the skywatcher range in this size, the 7.5 fl proves its worth with pushing the CA down to non distracting at all (as you claimed). Fit and finsh does look nice on the new model. Mine is the older version, but I have fitted a single crayford. Good stuff.. enjoy!... Rob
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    Nice purchase. These scope are little hidden gems. It will provide a satisfying observing session, and being 7.5mm FL quite tolerant on may EP's!. I really like mine, and has been my grab n go scope for some time. i did some basic imaging through it back in the early days.. sure it was more a test than a serious approach, but it did very well!. Have fun with it. Rob
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    Super EP's Dave. I had a few around 10 years ago!. More stuff I should have never moved on
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    I agree. What a super scope that looks!.
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    The 75 is better than an EQ5 as it has metal bearings on both axis. This means it can carry 13kg the same as the bresser EXOS2. I'd save and pop the SW goto on there. Regards Rob
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