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Skymax 127 mak - Fine Focus
johninderby replied to Yubnub's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
This 1.25” crayford will fit the Skymax perfectly. Unfortunately the focuser to scope adaptor has to be custom made at €84. https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p11734_TS-Optics-1-25----T2-Crayford-Focuser-for-Refractors--Cassegrains-----.html https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p9286_TS-Optics-custom-made-Adapter.html Here’s a pic of one I had fitted to my Omegon 127 mak. -
Starsense Explorer and light pollution
johninderby replied to Psionmark's topic in Getting Started With Observing
I converted mine to fit the Starsense on to to a standard finder shoe so it could be fitted to any scope. -
Starsense Explorer and light pollution
johninderby replied to Psionmark's topic in Getting Started With Observing
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The Skytee would cope with the 10” newt but the Report tripod would just be too small and unstable. You would need a UNI tripod or an EQ6 type tripod. Also lifting the 10” newt into place is really a two person job. The 10” dob is the more practical option I think. A 10” Bresser on a Skytee and UNI 18.
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Anyone for a 20” Mak 😁
johninderby replied to johninderby's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Think that pic is of an installation at a university. 🤔 -
RVO Horizon 60 ED Doublet Refractor
johninderby replied to mareman48's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Rupert really knows his stuff and a great guy to deal with no matter what you are buying. He deals in some seriously high end gear £££££££££ as well. -
RVO Horizon 60 ED Doublet Refractor
johninderby replied to mareman48's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
You might also consider the Tecnosky version. Rupert at Astrograph is an expert who can give proper technical advice if you have any questions. https://astrograph.net/epages/www_astrograph_net.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/www_astrograph_net/Products/AGTECAPO60 -
Anyone for a 20” Mak 😁
johninderby replied to johninderby's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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First Scope - Startravel 120 or Skymax 127
johninderby replied to Yubnub's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
If you did get the Skymax127 on the AZ-GTi mount you could always buy a refractor for widefield use later on and use it on the same mount. -
Useful vid.
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Yes it does..
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First Scope - Startravel 120 or Skymax 127
johninderby replied to Yubnub's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Forget about central obstruction. In the real world there are many more important factors that make for the best views. Optical performance of the mak is in a different league to the Startravel with more contrast and sharper images.One thing you will quickly discover that no one telescope will do it all. Most on SGL own at least a couple of scopes. Commonly a lunar / planetary scope and a widefield scope for DSOs. A smartphone can take good lunar or planetary pics. Here’s one with an 80mm refractor. -
First Scope - Startravel 120 or Skymax 127
johninderby replied to Yubnub's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The Startravel 120 is a decent wide field low power scope but the Skymax 127 would be the choice for high mag lunar and planetary observing. The Startravel suffers from CA when you try to push the mag but not a problem with the mak. The Skymax 127 on the AZ-GTi mount is a good budget GOTO setup or the 127 on an AZ5 manual mount is also good if you want to find your own way around. Remember with a GOTO setup you will have to first align the mount before using. Which is best? Neither really as both have their good points. -
While an IR cut filter can be useful the IR pass filter is also usefull FLO offers the 462 as a set with an IR cut filter and a Methane filter. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-cameras/zwo-asi462mc-kit-with-125-ch4-ir-cut-filters.html
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That should be OK. The subject of filters creates a lot of discussion with these cameras. I’m sure someone who knows a lot more than me about it will be along shortly.
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The 462 is a newer camera with increased sensitivity but has smaller pixels than the 424 so matching pixel size to your scope is important. I chose the 462 for my CC8” f12 as the pixel size is ideal. There are online calculators that will help selecting the right pixel size. The much increased sensitivity in IR means the 462 will work really well with an IR pass filter for planetary imaging. .
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If the mount is properly adjusted balancing should be easy and not over sensitive. Being a used mount you never know how it may have been misadjusted. Having the clutches adjusted properly makes a difference. A touch of altitude lock may help. Also set the balance with the scope at 45 degrees not horizontal which would make getting balance harder. CW aren’t needed with the AZ100 fpr smooth operation. You would only use a CW if the tripod was unstable because of the weight of the scope. I first used the AZ100 with a UNI18 and thought it was really solid then when I got the Planet it was in a different league. Just so much better than the UNI and zero vibration. My AZ100 with a 125 APO.
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Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope 500 mm f/8.5 ( focal length 4250 mm ) https://www.apm-telescopes.net/en/maksutov-cassegrain-telescope-500-mm-f85-focal-length-4250-mm- A mere €83193.28 ex tax Eeeek. 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀 Wonder how many weeks it takes to cool down. 😁