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A warm welcome to SGL

A warm welcome to SGL

111 Objects for Light Polluted Skies.pdf

Set up today

Vixen 102m, Herschel wedge, various BST eyepieces, single polarising filter and a S21

Has anyone changed the focuser on one of these, I know that a skywatcher dual speed focuser will fit as the opening is 97mm. I am wondering if the Lacerta 10:1 upgrade kit would fit to save money. Thanks Paul

https://www.picstop.co.uk/telescope-power-accessories/celestron-powertank-lithium-lt.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8pKxBhD_ARIsAPrG45mfjPh1XClUFi17vl4_d5u9gLY14eizKCIEFWpjfdtmSJFfqecJBRsaAr47EALw_wcB I have one of these does the job on my EQ5 Pro.

Postman brought this from FLO new plastic housing as mine was knackered. Cannot thank FLO enough for sourcing this.

My Vixen 102M. Just need to tidy up the dovetail.

The Altair does focus but I needed an extra few mm to focus when using high mag eyepieces, I bought a low profile 2-1.25" adapter and got an extra 11mm having no shoulder on the adapter. But if you say the Skywatcher/ Opticron is just as good I will just sell the Tal with the Altair in. Thanks John appreciate that. I found this so definitely comparable think I will stick with it and leave the Altair one on the Tal. Paul

I'm in two minds of which 2" diagonal to sell with my Tal now I have seen how much the Altair lightwave is to buy new on that note can anyone identify this one please and tell me if it is any good. Thanks Paul

M51 is my nemesis I have seen it once in Damians (Mapstar) 22", I have had 6" 8" 10" reflectors 4" and 5" Refractors and never seen it from home. Just got a 120mm refractor as I sold my 5" so I will try this one. Blue snowball I have found looks much better in a refractor the colour is unmistakable.

I posted on here SGL because my EQ5 black plastic cover had snapped on the top screw tried everything only thing I could do was bodge it with melted plastic. Was advised contact FLO so I did got a Email back from Alex said he would check if they had one or contact their supplier. The next day Alex got back to me he had found a unit sent photos but for some reason I could not see them. Sent me another email apologising which was unnecessary but he did with photos attached I could see. As I was in hospital I said I would contact him today all being well I did so this morning Alex got back to me with a way to pay for this non stock item it's now paid for and getting dispatched. The service went above and beyond I really appreciate it nothing less than five star treatment no wonder FLO have a very good reputation they are excellent and every employee. Paul

Probably mine about my op sorry.