Telescope40

Hello all. Any feedback on buying and using the Rowan “handle”. I’ve not gone for it so far as using the scope to move the mount around. Worthwhile addition ?? TIA. John

Hello @Pixies Er, yes. Motor on an alt AZ not a good plan. What a bozo. Should have been thinking a small EQ mount really!!! A small EQ would be a better option I guess now you pointed out the error in my OP. EQ1/2 should be more than sufficient ??? John

Hello all. Been mulling over a small alt az mount purely for my Orion ST 80. I have a nice photo tripod already to hand and looking which way to go. Would like some slo mo controls. Maybe add a RA motor in the future and work on a budget of say £100 max for now. More than happy with a bit of 2nd hand kit. Cant see any use on paying more but someone may show the error of my ways ATM. Suggestions very welcome. John

Forgot to ask. “The Ark of the Covenant” ?? Guess it might be there, somewhere !! John

Can’t see a “ wee donkey”. LOL. Appreciate the update guys. John

Hello. Have you got the scope on the correct side of the mount. I had similar issues. I always used north align in alt AZ mode. Scope was on the wrong side !! The scope tube points north meaning the if you look at the buttons you are looking west. needs to be as this stock photo I’m pretty sure. John

Hello. I had a look this morning. Bit rushed using my 10x30 Canon IS. Good view for sure. Home now and the clouds aren’t playing. Maybe tomorrow. John

Hello. From RVO. Nice and quick. Ordered Tues am. Turned up today. Baader T2 prism to go with my Maxbright BV’s. Rather solid bit of gear. Happy camper. John

Thank you for this. Will be looking into this. Can’t beat having “options” 👍👍

Hello Stephen. I have a couple of GPC’s in use atm. Working nicely but - Is this what you are suggesting in your post ?? It would give me further options I guess and hopefully lower power views as the GPC could be left to one side. https://www.firstlightoptics.com/diagonals/baader-t-2-prism-star-diagonal-32mm.html Thx. John

Shall I think maybe in time for being a Xmas present. Sure will be worth the wait, just like the mount itself. John

Hello. I’m at the same stage too atm. I’ll say that again - ATM. I’ve been looking around a few threads, CN etc. Anyone got any news on these ere motors ?? John

Thank you. I’m just using a T2 nosepiece so far. Items not required at this time. John

Hello all. Had a pair of these BV’s for a while. Been unable to acertain what these two pieces of kit are for. Please explain to Captain slow here. John

Another fail here with me 🙈🙈

Forgot to mention handles but that’s a whole other topic. LOL John

Very nice indeed Rob. Double set up lookin good. Hopefully some luna and maybe Mercury this coming week if the weather plays ball. I’m hoping the same. John

Rob. Those rings look nice. Not seen that brand at FLO till now. The Moonlite was already in my possession from a previous frac. Once I got a flange via Rother Valley optics the fitting was straightforward. Had to be as I’m wary of messing like this with my gear. Anyhow. It’s nice once fitted but to be fair the supplied focuser was not shabby. Was a case of - I have the Moonlite so it had to be done. Enjoyvthe scope. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Never thort I’d own a quality 6 in frac. Weight and size are not an issue with this scope. Couple of pics of yours on the Sabre would be good to see. John

Hello Peter. Really think the 150 finder on the SCT is just epic. Really need to look to paying the centre a visit after lockdown is eased yet again. john Rob. I got a pair of these 2nd hand but in immaculate condition from a fellow SGL member. Bit pricey brand new. The scope deserves them IMHO John https://www.firstlightoptics.com/primaluce-lab/primaluce-lab-155mm-plus-tube-rings-takahashi-fs-152-and-toa-130.html

Hello. I’m lucky to have the same scope. The standard tube rings aren’t the best. I went with a pair of Primaluce CNC rings. Good to hear your scope is ready for a few sessions. John

Just taken a look at this new region. Looks like a nice “ chunky “ one to follow early next week. Weather looks poor over the weekend ☔️💦💨 John

Hello. I’m using a UNI tripod and AZ100 with an Orion extension pier. Works well but can’t quite make my mind up. The pier has been on and off the tripod 3 times so far. Talk about indecisive??!! 🤣🤣 John

Hello Dean. Nice price. I have one. Has transformed my sessions. Can sit comfy these days. I’ve bashed mine floundering around in the dark. john

Hello Dave. Trust all is well with the mount John

Hello @rkelley8493 - that scope looks superb. I’ve got a SV 102 ED which I am very happy with. John