PatientObserver

Here is the UNI 18K70 with a couple scopes:

I had not heard of Intes Micro (likely because I have spent most of my time researching refractors). I will keep the brand in mind once I decide to purchase a reflector. Finding a quality brand is one of the ways I prefer to limit my choices. Analysis paralysis is real.

I am very pleased with the quality of the geared column. As a result of my first purchase, I am also considering buying a Report 322/KA with the 40 mm column for a lighter setup. If only the Scopetech Zero production was not halted by a lawsuit.

Beautiful setup. It was a post about your UNI 19 that got me looking into tripods with geared center columns.

Eduard (the owner of Agema) was the master optician for TEC for 13 years and he was in the business before then. He has 30+ (might be closer to 40) years of experience making telescopes. I decided I wanted to get one of his scopes before there was a waiting list like with Astro Physics.

Is this a NIX or a HYDRA? I had not seen the foot rest before. I think I will add this to my wish list.

So far I have resisted further advances of the disease known as Takitis ... I instead decided to place an order on an Agema SD 120. It was a little less expensive than a Takahashi TSA-120, and I get to spilt the cost into two payments. All the reviews I have read indicate it is a quality scope. I will have to wait for it to be built, but that will allow me to exclusively use my FOA-60Q for awhile. Although I am currently in remission from Takitis, I am aware that it may return in the form of a Mewlon in the future.

I will take a better picture outside, once I have a scope to mount on it, but this will do for now. Equipment: Berbelach UNI 18 K70 with a Rowan AZ75

After a month of traveling around Germany and then a flight over the Atlantic, my tripod finally arrived. As such, I finally have a tripod to hold my AZ75 for pictures. I am happy with how the cable came out. No more excess spirals hanging past the base. I am also pleased with both the look and build quality of the K70 column. Now to wait for the scope ...

Thanks. All the Sky-Watchers I have seen have been white. I have been looking for something similar to the ScopeTech Zero, and had not seen that one before.

What mount are you using?

I considered purchasing an Uni 19, but instead chose the heavier duty Uni 18 K70 (DHL messed up the shipment so I do not have it yet). I have a AZ75.

Was not certain if you had loaded the AZ75 with a scope that large before, so I was confirming it was not the mount and tripod.

What was the cause of the wobble?

I am still waiting on my tripod. It has been stuck with DHL in Germany with "The shipment was prepared for onward transport" since the 7th. In the meantime, I contacted Rowan to inquire about the cables. They purchase the cables through Astro Devices who make the Nexus II. As such, I bought some phone line and a crimper and will make my own custom cable.

I was reluctant to read this thread after perusing the other forum. I am glad to see this one is more civil. As a new astronomer, I find his videos to be helpful. He seems to have a joy of astronomy that he is willing to share.

I can confirm that the exact number is 10.

That would explain why I could not find it either. Does anyone know what that number is?

As a customer, I would much prefer too long rather than too short. Too long I can fix with a modification (or just live with the excess). So I understand their reasoning. I just think it distracts from an otherwise beautiful mount. I am still very happy with their products.

I just need to decide if I want to mount the SmallRig battery holder on the front or the back of the AZ75. It is not about the functionality of the cables, but rather the aesthetics. If I cannot have internal routing to hid them altogether, I would rather eliminate excess cabling.

My Rowan AZ75 w/Nexus II arrived (I will post pictures once my Berlebach ships from Germany). I am very happy with the mount. Looking forward to completing the setup once my scope arrives. I purchased the SmallRig after seeing your post. My only complaint with the mount and Nexus II is the length of the cables. I understand that they are long to allow the user to install the unit in various locations, but they are twice the length I need. I guess it is time to buy a crimping tool.

I started this journey planning on only purchasing a couple scopes. Here I am still waiting for my first to arrive, and now I already want four.

Besides the extra mass, I much prefer six diffraction spikes to four. As such, I have not long considered the Mewlon 210. This is good for my budget, so I will consider it a win. 😉

I should note that the other scopes I am considering are all refactors: Takahashi FC-100DZ, Takahashi TSA 120, or an Agema SD 120. I am even debating putting the deposit down on the Agema and then purchasing the FC-100DZ or the Mewlon 180C while I wait.

Thanks for the response. Glad to hear you are still pleased with it. I would like to avoid active cooling if possible, but could use a small battery pack powered fan if needed. Mostly hoped to keep things simple. I just started researching binoviewers. The Maxbright seem to be highly rated. I will keep that in mind for a future purchase.