wookie1965

My first scope was a 150p on a eq3-2 mount had it for 3 years had so much fun with it I upgraded to a 200p on a EQ5 goto. 

I sold the 200p and I so regret it, I have a couple of refractors now and a 10" dob. 

Celestron C-102, 15mm BST, Galaxy S10.

Tal 100rs, Herschel Wedge, Galaxy S10, continuum filter. 

Various eyepieces 25mm, 15mm BST`s 11mm Televue plossl, 10mm Vixen silver top and a 12.5mm university ortho. 

I use one of these that powers two dew bands for my 4" refractors for two 4hr sessions before needing to charge. 

I attach it to the centre of the scope and wind the cables around so nothing gets snagged. 

A warm welcome to SGL. 

I have bought and fitted said bearings for my 10" Celestron Starsense the difference is astounding, finger tip movement but stays where I put it.

http://skywatcher.com/download/software/

Better than mine Stu really good pictures what are using if you don't mind me asking. 

Used the TAL 100rs, Herschel wedge, continuum filter and various eyepieces from 25mm down to a 6mm for the close up of AR 3310

I've had mine for 10 years I had them all but I only have 4 now 8.12.15 and 25mm the 15mm is my goto eyepiece they really do punch above their weight. 

A warm welcome to SGL 

Just got these with the TAL 100rs herchel wedge and SVBONY 20mm and BST 15mm. 

Some really good activity. 

Couple of closer shots with a Meade 9.7mm.

A warm welcome to SGL 

A warm welcome to SGL

Got this yesterday and this morning my flocking material from FLO should be here just waiting for the springs then I will flock it. 

Only bought 2 pieces as they are a metre long it won't be far short I am a little worried about the circumference as with both pieces it will only be 90cm I need to measure the inside of the tube. 

A warm welcome to SGL

39 minutes ago, PeterStudz said:

Yes, as @neil phillips says it’ll possibly shift a little and that’s not a bad thing - good point. After a while you get familiar with that and know what’s acceptable.

When I first had my primary mirror out I put it back in with the clips too loose. After collimating and playing “chase the doughnut” for a good 45 mins I realised what was going on. 

This is shifting quite a bit the whole donut out so definitely need something. 

37 minutes ago, alacant said:

Hi

10" mirror so you need decent springs. We'd recommend 6 off, 1.6mm wire; 3 replacements and a further 3 passive springs using the locking screws as retainers.
These guys are good; less than a week to Spain. Not sure where you are but if you're in a rush, ask for local shipping at the checkout.

Full list of all sizes, here.

Cheers and HTH
 

I have sent for some which were suggested to me from boson21 but thank you so much really appreciate it.

What a brilliant report and a wonderful night after reading about Tegmine I really wish I had not sold my 5" I split it several times with that never in my Tal must try the celestron.

I really enjoy doubles and your report brought the night alive.

Thank you for posting 

Paul

First thing I did was to change the secondary grub screws to thumb ones I have replaced the red dot as I needed to be a contortionist to look through, with my back not good.

I have a Telrad and a 4" riser much easier, kindly sent to me by Maurice (banjaxed).

I went to the Brecon Beacons from the 4th to the 8th of May forecast was lousy but it changed and Saturday night was clear I set up and just checked the collimation I had previously collimated it its was out again that's when I decided to upgrade the springs. I have put a lazy Susan on it and its much much easier to turn and hold position now next I will be flocking it.  

I do wish though that the app could have Sky Safari incorporated in it.  The app does not give you a great amount of objects once you have been through the list you have to search stuff out, I dont mind researching and writing objects down but with Sky Safari you can do a list in that and go through it. 

Anyway springs will be here between the 26th of May and the 5th of June I may get the flocking material as I will have the cell out.

I had a 150p and a 200p I was always tweaking them, I sold the 150 and got springs for the 200 a friend on here (Shane) who flocked my 150p for me said screw the collimation screws in all the way then back them off 1 and a half turns I did this with my 200p with the upgraded springs and it held collimation for the next 18months before a stupidly sold it. 

I had been to a few meetings as well so it was rocked and rolled in the car but was spot on every time oh I do miss that scope.

2 hours ago, bosun21 said:

It's these ones 👇 Buy the 15mm x 12mm , 1.2mm guage.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155039917362?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7mzay4pntzc&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=bx3n7nxfspg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

You absolute star just about to order 10 as that is the packs they come in cannot grumble for a fiver thank you for posting the link and specs.

I have noticed that the primary in my 10" moves nearly every time it's moved so I want to upgrade the springs can someone point me in the right direction for some please. 

It's the 10" Celestron starsense 

Thank you in advance. 

49 minutes ago, Spile said:

The secondary looks great but your primary appears to need a slight tweak. That is assuming it is still uncentred when looking through the cap?

Yes I thought as much I need to change the springs which I am trying to source every time I move the dob it goes out a bit, only takes a tweak get it in but with better springs it will hold collimation better and I dont need to touch the secondary at all now.

Brilliant its great getting to a dark sky site I really like my double hunting from home but fuzzies and not so fuzzy from a dark site is brilliant.

Great report Neil thank you for posting.