Paul and Chrissy

On 27/02/2020 at 16:45, Stu said:

The Quark works best at around f6.5, regardless of the built-in Barlow. I used a Tak FS60C with my Quark quite successfully, good full disk views. F5.9 as far as I recall. Plenty of suitable focal ratio portable scopes around which would be better suited than the Star 71 so I would have a rethink.

Hi Stu

Thought long and hard about your recommendations on going for a better f ratio. Plumped for the Grand Tourismo 71 f5.9. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. I think this is going to work much better for me . A much more versatile scope for my needs. 👍

Hi Joejaguar

That was a hefty discount. Where did you get it from. The normal prices are really a bit out of my budget, but if someone is doing a good discount it could be a good option.

cheers Paul

Cheers Dave. Digging deeper before I make the purchase.

Hi Dave

I should have added. I do have a TAK TSA102 f8 that I would use at home. The Star 71 would be as a travelling wide field  scope. The Quark does have a powerful 4.3barlow built into it that would bring the focal length to about 1500mm with the WO. How do you find the Star 71s for Astro photography.

Cheers Paul

Hi Everyone 

I want to get into Solar viewing and photography with a Daystar Quark. This seems to be the most economical way with the advantage of using a telescope that can also be used for Astro work as well. I am thinking of getting a William Optics Star 71ii f4.9. 350mm as it’s very portable. Has anyone used this combination that can give me an idea of how successful it would be. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I don’t want to make the wrong choice and waste a ton of wedge.(£) if there are better options.

cheers Paul