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Thanks for this - much appreciated.
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Hi all I have a Tak EM-1 mount which I think is now over 20 years old. I don’t have a tripod for it - and am searching for a solution. If anyone has an EM-1 mounted on a Berlebach I’d be very keen to hear from you. I have been in touch with Berlebach directly and they have suggested an EM-200 tripod head - but sadly this doesn’t fit the (very) old EM-1. Regards
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The full story behind the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing 1201/1202 Alarms
Justin P replied to tomato's topic in The Astro Lounge
I have been listening to this podcast and agree totally Zermelo ! It’s a really fascinating series. Really would recommend it. best wishes Justin -
She looking superb Dave ! Have you managed a look through her yet ?
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A new old friend from 1964
Justin P replied to Trevor PC's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Hi Trevor Sorry to take ages to respond - been busy with work. The Tak adapter part number is 00101. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/takahashi-adapters/tak_tkp00101.html I hope the link above works ! This allows the use of the more modern 1.25 eyepieces with the scope. Incidentally after kind advice received on this forum I also purchased a Tak prism diagonal. best, JP -
A new old friend from 1964
Justin P replied to Trevor PC's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
A wonderful old scope - and seemingly a challenge to get hold of these days ! There is a good Tak part that allows the use of 1.25 eyepieces - let me know if you would like the part number as this can make life easier. The .965 eyepieces are somewhat of a challenge ! best, JP -
Welcome to "The Baby Taka"
Justin P replied to Fedele's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
An ‘annoyingly’ good looking setup 😁 -
Great to hear that there was plenty to see ! Out of interest is that within the South Downs ‘dark sky reserve’ by chance ? https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/145_Dark_Night_Skies_Zones_SD8_rev2.pdf
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The Vixen certainly seems to be popular - I’m still not fully set up but purchased a GP and a GPDX recently - after many many hours of reading and taking advice. If mounted properly and well looked after they’re hard to beat for the outlay.
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First Light Vixen AP and Berlebach UNI8
Justin P replied to MalcolmM's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Great thanks for the info. I’m some time off buying one but it’s the end goal ! I have been looking at the Planet - I’m intending to only ever buy one and so this seems a fairly good way of future proofing the purchase. Will take another look at the model you went for though. Incidentally, do you not find yourself ‘stooping’ to reach the eyepiece ? I went out last week with a friend and found it quite difficult to keep steady when stooped down leaning into the telescope if that makes sense - so assumed a larger tripod perhaps with a small pier would be the most comfortable option. -
First Light Vixen AP and Berlebach UNI8
Justin P replied to MalcolmM's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Great looking set up ! Incidentally how did you choose the BB Model itself ? They produce such a large range it’s a little overwhelming ! -
Orion Optics 8 inch reflector - worth a refurb ?
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Many thanks for this, that’s exactly the current plan. Will keep you posted ! Thanks again ! -
1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
Thankyou Dave. So, the .965 to 1.25 adapter is sorted, as is the Tak prism. The 100R is causing me a headache. As you have identified there is very limited travel on the focuser …. Perhaps the subject of another topic. Best, Justin. -
Orion Optics 8 inch reflector - worth a refurb ?
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Thank you David, much appreciated. Funnily enough I have passed this link onto a friend and he purchased one immediately - a little off topic but a happy customer ! Im keen not to add to the collection so this is a restore or pass on job. Thanks again for the reply though. Best, Justin -
Hi all, alongside some other rather ‘vintage’ scopes that I have is an 8 inch Orion Optics Europa reflector scope. Its an old one, and I believe has a 1/4 wave mirror (although I confess to not knowing much more than this !) Long story short I contacted Orion and apparently the mirror would benefit from a re-coat and potentially a new focuser. Its not a massive spend ( but it’s not insignificant either) - I’d be interested to hear if anyone has had a service such as this completed - and most importantly what the results were in terms of performance ? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
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1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
Ok thankyou all. It is a Tal 100r Roy…. I’ll have a think about this when the swift is up and running ! -
Out of interest what’s a firmware update versus a software update ?
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Thanks for the info re a pillar Stu. Final question….. is there an accurate date as yet for completion of testing and actual retail sales commencing (fully guided) thanks
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1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
Thanks for this - I’ll check them out ! -
1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
Thanks for this info - it does open up a few more questions.... There seems to be a lot of chat on prisms v’s mirror diagonals - having said that if your happy with yours and you think it will suit the swift I think I’ll go with this. Incidentally I also have a Tal 100r, I assume it would be good for both ? thanks justin -
1.25 Diagonal - economical suggestions please
Justin P replied to Justin P's topic in Discussions - Eyepieces
Sorry for the slow reply - I guess ideally not more than £100 per eyepiece at this stage - I was thinking of two eyepieces and obviously just one diagonal. -
Hi all, I’m after a little advice please. I have made some recent purchases including a mount and Swift 831, so I’m keen to get (re) started..... Long term my intentions are to have excellent eyepieces and an excellent diagonal - but my budget at this stage can’t cope. Please could I hear your views on a good - but cost effective - diagonal for an old but well regarded Swift 831........ In addition I need some eyepieces - longer term the TV, or Pentax range of kit is on my mind - but I’m after something to get started with - something that generates a bang for the buck so to speak. I’m a glasses wearer so eye relief is a must. Viewing will be mainly lunar and planetary - but id like to use the odd wide field too - If my budget permits. Any opinions / thoughts welcome. Best wishes, Justin
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Thanks John
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Thanks much appreciated