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Hello @PigzMightFly and welcome to SGL. I also have a back problem and have found a few things that help reduce discomfort whilst observingโฆ. 1. Buy a good stool and sit down to observe. 2. Buy a scope that has the eyepiece at the rear. 3. Keep the tube length short. 4. Keep the weight down. Sadly for me that rules out Newtonians, a shame as they do give the best price to performance ratio. The Nexstar 4SE you mention may be a good choice for you. Good luck ๐
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Yes, strange how a lot of people end up with fracs ๐
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Fluorite is fine, but flourite is bad news ๐
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My oldest scope is a 128mm refractor - itโs 23 years old and performs great BUT itโs optics are made of Flourite ๐ and I do worry about them dissolving when dew gets on them, also I live in fear or it falling off the mount as it only has 2 tube rings ๐ฑ๐ฑ My other 3 scopes are all young uns ๐ง๐ปโ๐ผ
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Tal 100 r/rs
dweller25 replied to O4 clearnights's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hello @O4 clearnights and welcome to SGL. Just a heads up, my Tal 100RS was supplied with the curved finder base to fit the tube but had the wrong spacing for the screws - so there is variability there too ! As already mentioned, It may be worth adding a standard finder base to your OTA, which would allow you to use the standard Skywatcher or GSO straight through or RACI finders. -
A fine scope and viewing session Gerry, I just bought an M180 to replace my Intes Micro 715, will report soonโฆ..
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Hello @StarWomble and welcome to SGL. I am visual only and have found that doublet refractors work just fine. The Skywatcher 100ED may be worth considering as you said you wanted grab and go. But perhaps a better all-rounder would be the skywatcher 120ED ? There are suggestions that the CC6 has a working aperture of around 138mm and itโs quite heavy but itโs relatively cheap and dew will not be much of an issue. Good luck in your searchโฆ..
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Excellent ๐
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Collimation Feedback
dweller25 replied to Usman's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The middle photo - collimation looks very good to me ๐ You just need to check/fine tune it on a star now -
I would not buy the eyepiece kit just yet - its better to buy the scope, use it and learn for yourself what you need based on your observing experience. Eyepieces come in two width fittings 2โ and 1.25โ The 10โ Dobdonian you have found will accept both as it has a 2โ to 1.25โ converter. 1.25โ eyepieces are generally the norm and will fit straight into the 10โ Dobsonian. A 1.25โ collimating tool would be useful as you will probably need it sooner or later, a simple collimation cap like this would be a good startโฆ.. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/other-collimation-tools/rigel-aline-collimation-cap.html But do take your time - the planets will still be there when you are an old man ๐
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Hello @TheTeenThatLovesAstronomy and welcome to SGL. As already mentioned, the best value for money telescope that will give good planetary views is a โDobsonianโ like thisโฆโฆ https://www.bintel.com.au/product/bintel-bt202-b-8-inch-dobsonian/?v=322b26af01d5 It has an 8โ mirror that gives good resolution, is very simple to operate and is relatively cheap. It will need collimating occasionally but itโs not hard once you practice it a few times. The 10โ version of the above scope (has a 10โ mirror) - if you can manage the weight will give even better planetary views. Sadly, there is a world wide shortage of these scopes due to Covid so you will have to be patient. In the meantime, do more reading around the subject and check out the sketching sections here and on Cloudynights as this is a better indication of what you will actually see at the eyepiece - donโt expect to see the details you see in photos. Also try to join an astronomy club if you can find one locally to benefit from the experience of others and see the kit they use.
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Great sketch @Fraunhoffer ๐
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Had any experience of 0.965" Pentax SMC XP EPs?
dweller25 replied to Andrew*'s topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
You donโt need it. Where is it for sale please ๐ -
Had any experience of 0.965" Pentax SMC XP EPs?
dweller25 replied to Andrew*'s topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Nice eyepiece, did you get a middle eastern flat bread that is delicious with a hot filling with it ๐๐๐ -
Happy postday @John ๐๐
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I enjoy staring for hours on end at planets, other get enjoyment from taking photos. We all enjoy what we choose to do. Thatโs it really ๐๐
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Can't decide on planetary scope...
dweller25 replied to parallaxerr's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Another vote for a 120mm ED refractorโฆ. Good resolution, fairly light and quick to cool, giving maximum contrast for the aperture. -
Can you post a photo please ?