Dave1

So what do we all think the AZ5 heavy duty tripod is? Is it just an EQ5 tripod renamed? The EQ5 1.75" steel legged tripod I ask as I am doing some modifications to my Towa 339 which will add weight, going to flock and baffle it, extend the OTA by 130mm, add a Skywatcher Crayford, which will be used with a Baader Zeiss 2" diagonal, and Baader Hyperion MK3 zoom eye piece. I want to pair my Towa 339 with a new mount. The AZ5 with the heavy duty tripod might just be the ticket with a pier extension!

Very nice set up, like the tripod and mount. I see you have used bino type mount, what is the mount like in use on planets?

Topic (Towa 339) 80mm f15 telescope.

Very nice John, yes I was out viewing tonight with my tele. I set my latitude and then used a compass to get me pointing in north direction roughly. Looked mainly at stars, used Arcturus to align my finder scope to my main tele. I have a new to me classic refractor, I will be posting a photo here soon. Topic (Towa 339) 80mm F15. Mainly complete, bit of a doer upper.

Hello folks, thought it is my turn to show of my refractor. Here it is Its a Helios Evostar 120mm F8.33 Refracting Telescope , Baader/Zeiss 2" Prism diagonal, Baader Hyperion zoom mk3, matching Baader 2.25x Barlow, Baader Semi Apo filter, Skyscan 2001 3-2 EQ mount, Skywatcher EQ5 Steel Tripod. Attachments_2016829.zip

I could sell you a cheap 3x barlow, hmm must resist the Tal100RS Nightfisher...Resistance is futile I feel.