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Takahashi FC-100DF Focuser Upgrade
dweller25 replied to DRT's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Refractor vs Maksutov
dweller25 replied to xvariablestarx's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
My Celestron C6 SCT almost matches the planetary views through my 4” Takahashi APO, the APO Views are just a little sharper with more contrast. The APO views are also more stable than in the SCT My 7” Intes Micro Maksutov gives overall slightly better planetary views than my 5” Takahashi APO but again the views are sharper and more stable in the APO In my opinion folded telescope designs can give very good results and offer excellent value for money, for me the shorter tube length is more enjoyable to use than with an APO Refractors do give a very sharp, tight view that is less affected by atmospheric instability than with a scope with a central obstruction -
To give you peace of mind I have purchased a lot of Astro gear from FLO and received excellent service. I only ever had one issue which FLO dealt with to my complete satisfaction. Es Reid cleaned, collimated and star tested my 5” Takahashi - I was delighted with the results and his professional approach HTH
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Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Some really nice Vixen kit on this thread I have never owned a Vixen refractor but I got close, I was considering a 102mm FL from the 1986 Astro Systems (Luton) catalogue. I ended up with one of their 8.5 inch Newts instead. -
Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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I always thought - and I could be wrong that the mount will disperse the weight of your scope, with some of it going to the bolts. If you try to adjust the altitude under load the bolts will have to adjust the full weight and will be at risk of damage. Thats why I never adjust my mounts loaded.
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Photos added?. . My Astro dreams have come true?
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Hello Dave, Just checked and my FS128 was made in 1997 - 20 years old and still going strong Generally I use mine for the planets, typical observing powers are : Jupiter : x148 to x225 Saturn : x173 to x235 Mars : x238 to x297 HTH -
Photos added?. . My Astro dreams have come true?
dweller25 replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Hello Dave, Only just found this thread.... Welcome to the FS128 club MIne was made a year before yours and has given me 9 years of great views. I have replaced the original focuser with a Feathertouch which is a perfect match for the quality of the OTA. Have fun with it - and never sell it. Here is mine in action...... -
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Skymax 127 Mak or SW 100ED?
dweller25 replied to DevonSkies's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Because the ED100 was easier to cool and could keep up with dropping temperatures through the night it gave sharper and more stable images quicker than the 127 Mak. The clear aperture of the 127 Mak is actually 120mm, which means the 46mm secondary gives a 38% obstruction - this reduces planetary contrast to about the same as a 2.9" refractor, so a 100ED will have more contrast - vital on the planets IMO. I have also compared the ED100 to my Takahashi TSA102. The ED100 gave embarrassingly close planetary views to the TSA102 !!!! In my opinion the ED100 is superb value for money. -
Skymax 127 Mak or SW 100ED?
dweller25 replied to DevonSkies's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I've had both the scopes you mention. The 100ED was the better of the two scopes on all the objects you mention and cooled down quicker than the Skymax 127. -
Fullerscopes 11.75": to keep or not?
dweller25 replied to philtodd's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
How about sending the mirror to Orion Optics, asking them to re-figure it to 1/8th wave and then have them resilver and recoat it ? -
Very nice APM152 Adam - that scope is on my wishlist.......
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SHOW US YOUR NEWTS........
dweller25 replied to laser_jock99's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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moved to Sweden
dweller25 replied to Blueearthling's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
There's a 1/10th wave Orion Optics 10" dob on ukastrobuysell at the moment..... I have no affiliation with the seller -
I have two 26mm Celestron silvertops as in the photo above. Thay are used as a bino pair and are excellent. I bought the first in 1986 and added the second a month ago. Well recommended.
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Jupiter 27th nov 2011 - 8" F/6 Skywatcher Dobsonian
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