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3 hours ago, Littleguy80 said:

You can attach 2” eyepieces via the filter thread to the Barlow but it will be in 1.25” mode at the telescope/diagonal end. If you want the telescope end to be in 2” mode then you need the Tak Adapter. 2” mode can help with reaching focus for some eyepieces. Hope that makes sense!

Thanks, yes I think I get it. Perhaps I just need to buy one to be absolutely sure...., 😁

Hello,

Thanks for this excellent review. If I might ask...., as I am missing something here. The blurb says that this Barlow is good for 2" or 1.25" so why would the Baader Tak Adapter (2458199 be needed to convert  the VIP 2" mode?

Thanks.

On 13/03/2023 at 20:21, Astro74 said:

Good evening 

does anyone have any experience with this frac and if so what is your opinion of it ? 

After a long absence from astronomy apart from a pair of binoculars I'm getting back into it and this telescope was my first purchase. I've had it about a year now and I'm very happy with it. The build quality is excellent, it's very "grab and go" and for my interests, the moon and clusters, it certainly pleases me. I've done some basic lunar photography which again I'm happy with. 

At its price, I think it's an excellent 'scope. I'll probably upgrade in the future but for now I'm another happy FLO customer. 

Thanks all. Getting the impression that it’s not a bargain! 🙂

There's a pre-carbon fibre OMC 140 OTA currently going on eBay for £575. I wonder if this is a fair prices given the 'scopes characteristics?