garryblueboy

25 minutes ago, Stu said:

You want to watch those Takahashi coughs, they can be quite nasty 😉

Hard to get rid of I’ve heard 😷

8 hours ago, Mr Spock said:

That's a lovely scope - congratulations.

Thank you Michael 

8 hours ago, John said:

That does look a really nice scope !

Did they also do a version with a LZOS objective in it ?

I'm sure I saw one many years back with a LZOS lens.

Hi John not sure but also may used Lomo as well but definitely TMB and TEC 

7 hours ago, Space Hopper said:

I know they did a FLT123mm version for a while that used a fast F6 LZOS optic that was a great imaging scope.

But i don't recall a 110 LZOS, only the TEC version.

Hi Rob around 120 or so I believe Yuri couldn’t make them quick enough as they were had figured for William so he sort out TMB 

4 hours ago, mikeDnight said:

Thats a beautiful looking refractor Garry. I cant wait to read your views about it. Ive observed wigh a few WO refractors but not the 110, but i was very impressed at their performance. 

thanks Mike I was hoping to get a Takahashi cough or a vixen but this turned up and was immaculate and has great reviews so can’t wait for first light 

4 hours ago, KP82 said:

Congrats. The WO FLT110 TEC version is a lovely scope. I just saw it on the UKABS Sold section. £2,000 for it plus the flattener was a bargain! If I ran into a second hand one in good condition (very rare), I wouldn't hesitate to buy it either.

KP82 it was somewhat of a bargain these usually fetch close to £3k without flattener etc this is like new it belonged to a Professor of physics in London 

3 minutes ago, Stu said:

Looks very nice Garry. Would be great to hear how you get on observing with it 👍

I will post a first light up as soon as this weather lets us have some clear nights 👍

This is the reason my Takahashi 76d is for sale I have been looking for a 100mm premium refractor and happened on to this it serves two jobs being nice and compact but also wide field is good so to finance it It was agreed I’d sell one on and the Takahashi 76d which I love is the one to go in it’s place is this 

A mint WO 110FLT TEC F6.5 it is stunning and I can not wait to try it out it is quite a rare scope and I have a soft spot for this type of scope the build quality is superb the 4 inch focuser is as good as any feather touch I’ve owned and fit the finish on the scope is quality 

I’ve owned both there great storage bags can’t say mine rolled around I used to store them vertical any way 

Well this scope has surfaced again  the optics are by Russian company Astreya and it’s one cell with two doublets and the views are stunning as Brian mentions even Es Reid said they were excellent when I collected it from him after he gave it a once over and clean and collimation 

We do haven a large collection of Lego in the man cave also 

I have the first time around shuttle etc may have to add new one running out of room though 

1 hour ago, Louis D said:

For the colorless acid test, check the color of a bright star on either side of best focus to see if it remains the same color.  This works great with a Newt, but not so great even with Chinese FPL-53 triplets.  I'm curious if this arrangement can pass this test.

Es tested it on his set up and no false colour either side of focus 

2 minutes ago, rkelley8493 said:

Kool! I didn't know you could do that. I've been eyeballing the AZ100 mount lately.. I should be able to pair it with my Berlebach Planet & Orion Pier Column Ext. 😄

The AZ 100 is same fit as the AZEQ6GT and the Orion AZEQ6 so yes 👍 

4 minutes ago, rkelley8493 said:

Is that the AZ-EQ6 Pier Column Extension attached to your Rowan AZ100?  

Yes it is 

I had a brief look before taking to Es and I was very impressed the detail on moon was as good as the the TOA 150 I had looking forward to 

a few clear nights and planets 

1 minute ago, JeremyS said:

Ah, so you can’t resist licking those lovely Tak lenses either then, Garry.

Once you start down the slippery slope that’s it your hooked 

Hi John no it’s a cell with two doublets in Es said it was a really cleaver design and remarked on the quality as being outstanding and totally colourless 

I just can’t help it it’s the flourite I’m addicted to it I’ve tried Taks anonymous but I just can’t resist 

I replaced mine with the CNC upgraded ones as my tube slipped through the rings also luckily not outside 

One or two  purchases for myself 😂

12 minutes ago, Stu said:

ahh, so your the one who bought that 105mm 👍👍

Nice? Bet it is.

No Stu it’s a 130 Quadruplet 

Just collected back from a check over and full optic clean from the the man himself Mr Es Reid 

my latest acquisition a rare TMB-APM -CNC 130 Quadruplet optics by Russian optical makers Astreya Tube by Markus Ludes and Matthias Wirth 

And the views are stunning totally colour free and pin sharp the focuser is a dream now for some really clear nights 

to really push this scope to its limits 

My two latest additions 

If you want to squeeze the extra 5% out of a scope yes they are and they consistently perform well 

Little and Large out for a tour 

2 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Nice... another FC-76, but this one’s a little different, not the DCU variant... presumably it’s the same apart from the split tube 🤔

Either way, I love mine and I know quite a few are getting these now... Superb grab and go scopes... enjoy 😃

Yes exactly same but different 🧐😂 I just sold my Sky 90 II it was nice but didn’t have that pop I enjoy with my Taks so thought I’d give this a try

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