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Family Telescope/Camping
dweller25 replied to Richard Hather's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Yes, another vote for the heritage.... https://www.firstlightoptics.com/heritage/skywatcher-heritage-130p-flextube.html -
Collimation for an 11" SCT.
dweller25 replied to WicklowSkies76's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Brilliant solution - My only experience is with a C6 which has a much smaller secondary so my hand would not fit through. -
Collimation for an 11" SCT.
dweller25 replied to WicklowSkies76's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The fastar unit can only be tightened up by taking the corrector off but you need to be VERY careful. Hopefully you have a serial number on the fastar which needs to be parallel with the dovetail. If you do that make sure you mark the correctors orientation as it must go back in exactly the same position and make sure any shims holding the correctors edge go back in exactly the same way too. Iβm assuming something like a tree was in the way when you took that video as the flat edge should not be there ? -
Another vote for the 5β reflector on an easy to use and setup altaz mount that will break down for portability...... https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-az5-deluxe/sky-watcher-explorer-130ps-az5-deluxe.html
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Fantastic image π
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That is superb ππ
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New telescope problems
dweller25 replied to MimasDeathStar's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
I would discuss this with the supplier as it sounds like something may be wrong. -
Takahashi FS-60Q issues - no panic :)
dweller25 replied to heliumstar's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Good find - I have not seen that before π -
Blurry looking Jupiter
dweller25 replied to Ferre's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
You must make sure the Mak is very well cooled or the images will be poor. Once cooled do check collimation and for best results adjust if required. Even with a perfectly cooled and collimated scope Jupiter and Saturn are very low at the moment so will not show much detail. Mars is back next year and will be quite high...... -
You are right - I deliberately try to observe the planets in twilight as the sky seems steadier and contrast is a little better than when it gets dark π
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That all sounds normal to me. As you have found, it is better to use the 26mm for deep sky objects as they are large and diffuse. The Moon and and planets will allow higher magnifications as they are brighter. Enjoy your telescope.
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Takahashi FS-60Q issues - no panic :)
dweller25 replied to heliumstar's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Tak quick release bracket....Standard Skywatcher finder shoe with feet filed off and small semi circle filed in to fit the Tak bracket. Standard Skywatcher finder and holder -
Takahashi FS-60Q issues - no panic :)
dweller25 replied to heliumstar's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Best scope for planet gazing?
dweller25 replied to MysticReverie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I would also suggest an 8β Dobsonian. They cool quickly are easy to set up and give great views of the planets, Moon and deepsky objects too. They are also the best value for money telescope you can buy. First Light Optics are a good supplier. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian.html Also download Stellarium for your computer - a very good planetarium program - and itβs free -
Constant Blurry Image
dweller25 replied to Seanasaurus's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
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Constant Blurry Image
dweller25 replied to Seanasaurus's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
Hello Sean and welcome to SGL. Jupiter is very high in Oz at the moment so you should be seeing a lot of detail on Jupiter. You say you can just make out the main bands so it sounds like something needs action. As a first step you have to fully cool and then collimate your scope π Once that is done you should see a significant improvement in the planetary views. However Jupiter is very bright in a 12β so you may like to invest in a neutral density filter to dim the image a little - that should help to increase contrast and help to see more detail. -
Big Dobs, Bright Lights
dweller25 replied to Joel Shepherd's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Wow π -
Thatβs a very good looking watch with a great story behind it ππ
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Hello Steena and welcome to SGL. An 8β F/6 is a very good choice π
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Skymax 127 Mak or SW 100ED?
dweller25 replied to DevonSkies's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The data I gave is correct - you are confusing contrast levels with light throughput which are two different factors. So we are both right π -
Celestron PS1000
dweller25 replied to Jessica29's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hello Jessica and welcome to SGL. Helen has given you some really good guidance and FirstLightOptics are very reputable. With this scope...... You will be able to see the Great Red Spot on Jupiter - and it's moons. You will be able to see Saturn and it's rings. You will be amazed when you point it at the Moon. When winter comes you will be able to see the Orion nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy. You have come to the right place for info. Perhaps you might like to download Stellarium - planetarium software for your computer - it's free and good π https://stellarium.org/ -
Probably closer to 40 years old and still looking great π
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Hello Les, Nice scope. Both Jupiter and Saturn can be seen in the southern sky at dusk by eye. Your scope will see the great red spot, moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn too. Keep the power to around x100 (12mm eyepiece) π
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You donβt get a choice - thatβs how Tak wants it π± unless you rotate the entire scope but then the focus wheels would be in a peculiar angle.