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Thanks for that. I was already planning on replacing the focuser, so that's good to have confirmed.
Cheers,
Peter -
Hi folks -
Considering this: https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p6512_TS-Optics-12-inch-f-8-Ritchey-Chr-tien-Astrograph---carbon-truss-tube.html
I'm pretty sure this is a rebranded GSO, and it looks like they've corrected the problem with the focuser being directly connected to the mirror and causing problems that plagued earlier versions. My question is: does anyone here have direct experience with this telescope? Either this specific one, or a fairly recent other brand cut from the same cloth?
It'll be mounted on an iOptron CEM120EC2, and will be guided with an OAG. It'll be used with an APS-C size sensor (QHY268C), and I don't plan on getting a reducer for it - so I'm particularly interested in whether it will provide the advertised flat field up to that size.
My concerns are what non-obvious quirks it may have that would make it difficult to use - I'm talking mechanical quirks - I know it's a long focal length and has all those difficulties.
Thanks for any insight!
Cheers,
Peter -
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Seems I have a pair of guide cameras then. I have a SX CoStar and this one. Any thoughts on which is better?
Cheers,
Peter -
Thanks Dave, that's exactly what it is. It's been driving me nuts. Who doesn't put their branding on a product? 😃
Cheers<
Peter -
Hi guys - it's been a good few years since I did any astro work and am getting back into it. I was dusting off my gear and came across this camera. I have no idea what it is - it has zero markings on it and is not recognized as anything other than 'unknown device' when I plug it into my computer. It would be 2012/2013 vintage, whatever it is.
Can anyone shed light?
Thanks!
Peter
Pixelskies, E-Eye?
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Hi all -
With the consistently poor weather in Ireland, I'm considering moving my RC12 rig to one of these two places in Spain. I know a few here host there - any pros or cons that would help me decide against one or the other?
Thanks!
Peter