johninderby

Couple of pics of the EQ6 extension. I replaced the bolts at the top with thimb knobs to the top could be removed without tools.

You can use the EQ5 or EQ6 extension in the manner you have described. They are different lengths so go with which one works best for you.

I’ve had a couple of the Skywatcher crayfords and found they are fine as long as you don’t put much load on them. Also they don’t last as long as say a Baader due to the cheaper materials used. However they fairly well priced.

No it shouldn’t be loose. Take a look at this setup guide on Youtube.

I have one on my uni tripod and also my EQ6 tripod. So much better than the stock arrangements on both. 👍🏻 I’m wating for someone to say you can’t fit thr Berlebach spreader to an EQ6 tripod. 😁😁😁

The GSO 8” Cassegrain is available under a number of different brands.

You would have to change the complete lens cell over so would depend on how the cell is fitted. Think they both screw on. Also if the outer diameter of the cells differ then you would also have to change over the dew shields. So it’s a maybe if the cells have the same threads or are you opening a can of worms?

Had one on my old C8 and loved it. 👍🏻

I’m sure Milwaukeelion will do his level best to send it to you. 🙄 Sorry couldn't resist. I’ll get my coat. 🙂

The Atair dual saddle is a direct bolt on to the Skytee. Nice big chunky saddle it is too and works fine with both Vixen and Losmany type dovetails. Does seem to reduce vibration a bit and feels a lot more solid than the old ADM saddle.

Short nosepiece for a ZWO camera. Should allow me to reach focus on the Daystar Solar Scout 60DS with a focal reducer. Does make quite a difference. 👍🏻 ZWO Low Profile Cover - for All ZWO ASI Cameras Except the Cooled

Pulleys and belts intended for 3D printers will be ideal. Search for GT2 closed loop belts and GT2 drive pulleys. Amazon is a good source for the drive pulleys although usually sold. In small quanities not individually. Buy drive pulley with a 5mm bore and drill out to 6mm. The shaft on the Skywatcher Autofocus is about 5.95mm. Pulleys are available in 1/4 inch bore but that’s a bit too sloppy a fit. About a 40 tooth pulley should do. Belts come mainly in 6mm and 10mm widths. I prefer the 10mm but not essential. This belt length calculater is invaluable in working out what belt length to buy. https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Timing-Belt-Finder--Calculator-24-a You can buy lengths of the belts and make up your own drive belt. Youtube has vids on how to do this but takes a bit of practice to get a strong joint. You'll have to work out a way to mount the motor of course but each installation will be different.

I think that while many would like to own a 150ED the realities of mounting it and lugging such a big lump around is just too much trouble.

It’s only money 😂🤣😁

APM’s history or at least part of it. http://www.apm-telescopes.co.uk/apm-history.html Markus Ludes was a mate of Roland Christen and Thomas Back.

Was nice and clear this moring. The new setup almost worked. With the focal reducer couldn’t quite achive focus. New short nosepiece ordered that should sort it out. At least the new camera worked and the full sun’s disc fitted in the Fov and the motorised focuser worked nicely. 👍🏻 Out of focus image.

The Hitec controler driver only works with 32bit software at the moment although works with Windows 64 bit. This is because it’s an old driver written before there were 64bit apps.They are rewritting the driver and will release a true 64 bit driver very shortly. I’ll contact the software man at Hitec again tomorrow for an update.

I knew it. Everyone in this galaxy is a bit warped. 😂

The mount won’t even notice the weight of the scopes mentioned. It can handle much bigger scopes than those. I use mine for a 127 mak, a Skymax 180 and Big Red my Carton 100 f/13. Have had a 150pl on there as well.

Only 300 according to Televue.

Time to photoshop a few eyepiece images I think. 😁

Prices will go into orbit. 😂

Only 300 being made and Bet they will apear on eBay shortly after release at greatly inflated prices. 🤔

How about one of these handles? They seem to have gone a bit overboard in their desription though. 🤭 Industrial Urban Farmhouse Steampunk Style Door Handles

Translation. I don’t need to buy a 150ED I don’t need to buy a 150ED I don’t need to buy a 150ED I don’t need to buy a 150ED Who am I kidding. 😁