wilkie

Do you not still get a shaky scope when you touch the dial?

i think that was my main issue was as soon as i lay my hands on the dial it seems like i was trying to look at something while standing at the epicentre of an earthquake.

i'll definatly give the jar lid and peg a go though. seems the easiest and most approved option.

thanks

newby mistake.... i meant to show this.

http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/astro-engineering/alignmate/ac344.html

i think i may have to play around with both options here. see what works best.

seems to be abit of an after thought when designing this scope, seems odd that they would supply such a cumbersome focuser.

oh well onwards and upwards.

i did find this alternative for mead scopes and wondered if anyone has used or modified the same design for the Skymax 127.

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/164407-skymax-127-focuser/

Thanks for these.

Been a great help

thanks all for your comments.

look like i'll be purchasing some Peanut butter. good excuse to get some if anything.

i might look into the motor option as eventually i would like to get into the photography side.

i'll keep you posted how it turns out.

thanks

Can anyone help...?

I've recently purchased a SkyMax 127 with the SynScan AZ GOTO 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain. all works really well and i'm happy with my purchase. i'm pretty new to all this and i'm hoping to venture out from the enclosure of my back garden. but i would like to get a bit more associated and comfortable with using the scope and motor settings, which i have to say is pretty easy to use and set up.....apart from one thing....... there's always something.!!!!

The Focuser on the scope is proving to be a bit tricky to use. Its heavy to turn, The scope shakes when trying to focusing which means its difficult to actualy focus on something if anything.

Can anyone suggest any alternative focusers for this scope or any advice on how i can make life simpler with this focuser? i'd be appriciative on any advice.

Also, i'm based in Toddington Bedfordshire. i there anyone on here that knows of or lives local that knows of some good spots to view the night sky.

thanks for your time guys

mark