johninderby

How are you at DIY?

DPD arriving between 1:00pm and 2:00pm so will be an interesting afternoon. Will start the Evolux82 First Look thread then. 👍🏻

Think the focuser is the same as the one fitted to some of the Skywatcher scopes  in which case the following applies.

You should have two eyepiece adaptors that came with the scope. A 1.25” and a 2” adaptor. You fit either one into the focuser. The focuser tube opening is bigger than two inches so a regular 1.25” to 2” adaptor won’t fit properly. 

Yes lets do away with those old fashiond round things. 😁

Will be interesting to see how well CA is controlled. At this price I’m expecting it to not be a problem but traces will be there if you go looking for it. If it fills the bill of being a good all rounder grab’n’go scope I’ll be happy with it.

Anticipation 😁

Seen many small business fail after the loss of a key person. Sadly this looks like being the case with this business.

The deed is done. 👍🏻

Evolux 82 ordered from FLO. 🥳🥳🥳

Evolux 82 added to basket on FLO. 🙂

I think it is coming down to yes the SM is the safe bet but the Evolux is an interesting new alternative and I’m sure won’t disappont and buying from FLO gives reassurance so no risk.

Tripod and mount eagarly awaiting a decision. 😁

The SM will the same build quality as the Tecnosky so that is a big plus in its favour and it is FPL53.

Arrrgh…..decisions, decisions.🤔

17 minutes ago, badhex said:

I'm waiting with bated breath (and secretly hoping you go for the Evolux 😂) 

You mean perform the public service of seeing if it lives up to the SW hype. 😁

A not too big scope for a bit of everything I suppose. Grab’n’go might be the best description. The ScopeYech 80 f/15 is a fine scope but a bit single purpose and the length can be a problem.

The SM 80 f/10 was a really heavy lump that wasn’t ideal on a small mount. The SM 80 f/6.25 is only half the weight and of course shorter so better for a small portable mount.

The SM is the “safe” option as the optics will be good and virtually the same weight as the Evolux.

After flip flopping between the two my head says the SM is the best choice. Now do I do the sensible thing or not? 😁

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Thanks for the link. 👍🏻

Finger getting itchy. 😁

Little more thinking on the subject. According to SW “The Evolux line sits between our popular Esprit triplets and Evostar series.” Given that I want the scope for visual the Evolux should do just fine.

So maybe I’ll take a chance on the Evolux. 🤔

Back to a bit more waffling and changing of mind. 😁

A look at the Evolux82 ………. sort of.🤔

I would like to like the Evolux 82 but a lot unanswered questions. The SM is a known quantity and no questions over optical quality.

And they do a HANDLE for the Evolux.😁

For a smallish portable scope for visual use which would be best?

Now having had the StellaMira 80mm f/10 and being well impressed with it I am sure the f/6.25 would be excellent.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/telescopes-in-stock/stellamira-80mm-ed-f625-refractor-telescope.html

The Evolux 82 is a bit of an unknown as it doesn’t have a track record yet 

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/telescopes-in-stock/sky-watcher-evolux-82ed-ota.html

Assume the older Nexus still works.

Just ask Rowan to be sure.

Biggest problem I have with the CN thread it’s all guesswork with a distinct lack actual measurement or testing at night.

Will wait until some proper testing until making up my mind.

As the Statsense dob is made by Synta and seems to have a lot of nice little build touches maybe SW might update their dobs accordingly? 🤔

The SW dobs are not “bad” but rather more a case of needing many upgrades to bring them up to the standard expected nowadays. Hence the common opinion that SW needs to freshen up the solid tube dobs to bring them up to date. 

Mirror wise there is nothing to choose between the various brands. All are made to a good standard.

A proper ply base will solve the problem. 😁