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Just ordered an adapter from here, thanks to a recommendation from FLO (great service to recommend a competitor).

I received an email to confirm order immediately and 8 minutes later another to say item dispatched.

That's good.

thanks uranium. its the primary screws I have received though.

I have a 130pds on the way and have come by some bobs knobs thanks to the generosity of another member.

they are the standard skywatcher ones. will they fit.

if so which ones go in which holes. I only have the primary mirror screws.

Its not the size but what you do with it which counts 

Looks like I will be joining the 130PDS club very soon - whoohoo.

Managed to find one on ABS for a good price.

Fingers crossed.

Is there an android version of this app?

Why not just ude CB radio on a pre arranged channel?

I believe it can be put into EQ mode by way of certain button pushing - there is a section in the manual on it.

I have not tried it. You will need a wedge to get the angle right. My understanding is Tripod > wedge > mount

Have you seen the Virtuoso app (its now free so you might want to grab it). Its android but if you order the bluetooth adapter then you can control the mount via your mobile or pc with stellarium or Skysafari pro/plus - there is a separate thread on here about it.

The bluetooth adapter is £20 delivered from Brazil. I emailed them the other day. The website only does Brazil delivery but if you email all details are provided for UK delivery and payment.

Can I ask where the bluetooth dongle can be got for £19 as the link seems to suggest $120 when translated?

I have the 90mm virtuoso.

I have actually taken the 90mm mak and placed it on my HEQ5 side by side with the 200p and instead use the virtuoso mount with the 130p - seems to stand up to it ok.

It is not an equatorial mount so field rotation does stop long exposure but then again if you wanted to do proper astrophotography you will need more than this type of equipment anyway in reality.

It is great for webcam shots of the moon/planets.

It is cheap, light and very easy to set up.

I am trying to find if it can be computer controlled from stellarium etc which would be great.

Eyepiece wise I have gone for the Seben 7.5-22.5 zoom eyepiece.

This is based on good reviews and the need to keep things simple - i.e. it's a small scope and mount so seems daft to have loads of accessories.

The zoom should comfortably cover the full max range of the scope.

Just a thought!

The best thing about this thread is that some people's first DSO's are better than mine now!

They done it again.

Ordered on 19th May, arrived today (21st).

1 day longer than before but I did order it late in the afternoon.

fantastic.

Just to continue with the high praise for FLO...

... Ordered the Skywatcher Auto Focuser at 11am. It arrived on my desk at work by 12pm the next day - and getting it to my desk usually involves it being handled by numerous people in the post room before being delivered to me.

Cracking service.

If only all internet traders were this good.