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23 hours ago, russ said:
the ED120 Pro is not heavy. If I can't be bothered lugging out the NEQ6, I'll use the CG5 and it works well for visual.
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Agreed.
For outreach, I mount my SW120ED on a CG5, and it works fine.
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So does this interviewee.
https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/unpacking-climate-engineering-with-jim-lee/
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2 hours ago, scotty1 said:
I hope your neighbor didn't mind 🔭
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My neighbor actually brought it to my attention, as I had completely forgotten about it.
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Had my first look at it 20 MAR 24 along with my neighbor through Tasco No. 216 10x50s.
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On 17/03/2024 at 14:07, Stu said:
Apart from the first three, these are in no particular order. Plenty of repeats in there, and a couple of scopes I have re-bought again after selling them and regretting it. It’s an illness, clearly 🤪
Celestron C150HD
Orion Optics OMC200
Astrotech 106mm f6.5
William Optics ZS SD66
Televue 76
Televue 85
Televue Genesis
Televue Genesis
120ED
120ED
120ED
Orion Optics VX12L
Orion Optics VX12L
Orion Optics VX12 f6
Orion Optics VX10L
(To be honest, it may have been two 10” and two 12”, I can’t remember!)
Burgess Optics 90mm
Stellarvue 80ED
Vixen 80mm f11.3
Vixen 80mm f11.3
Tak FS-60C
Tak FC-76DC
Tak Sky 90
TAL 100r
TAL 100RS
Sumerian Canopus 16”
Sumerian Alkaid 14”
TS 72mm f5.9
PST 40
Vixen 150mm f9
ST80
Carton 60mm f16.7
Tak Mewlon 210
Orion Optics 6” f11
Celestron C8 Edge
Celestron C925
Zeiss Telementor
Vixen FL102S
Heritage 130p
Heritage 150p
APM LZOS 130 f6
Orion Optics OMC140
Orion Optics OMC140
Intes 7” Mak
ST150
Celestron C65
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"The Undefeated Heavyweight Champion of the World" (thus far).
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21 hours ago, carastro said:
Celestron 7 (a small SCT.
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Interesting, I've not heard of that one.
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On 17/03/2024 at 10:12, carastro said:
Crikey, the OP has gine through a few.
l have sold:C7
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What scope is this?
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...anymore?
What scopes have you sold, or given away, since entering this hobby.
I've been at this for about 25 years, now, and the departed instruments are becoming more difficult to remember (memory being the second thing to go).
My list in ascending aperture, not chronologically, as best I can recall:
1)- Borg 50ED f/? in 80mm tube*
2)- Borg 60ED f/5.8
3)- Lunt 60mm H-a
4)- Towa 60 f/11
5)- Towa 60 f/15
6)- TV Ranger
7)- Stellarvue 80 f/6**
8)- Borg 100ED f/6.4
9)- Borg 100ED f/10
10)- Tak FC100 DC
11)- Tak TSA102
12)- Meade 114mm Newt on GEM***
13)- Agema SD120
14)- C-5
15)- Tak FS128
16)- Orion USA Argonaut (Intes MK67)
17)- TEC MC150
18)- A-P 155
19)- Coulter Odyssey 10" dob
20)- C-11
21)- C-14
22)- Starmaster 18" dob
I think that's all.
*I currently have the Borg 50ED f/10 in the 60mm tube.
**Vic Maris' first marketed telescope model, the AT1002, I bought from him October 2000. In 2007 he exchanged my scope for his production 80ED f/7 at no charge. I still own it.
***The first telescope I ever owned, and not a wise choice for a beginner. Newt collimation? Lousy instruction manual and shaky mount added up to much frustration. Given away.
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5 hours ago, pipnina said:
Regardless, all manufacturers use in-lens motors now and only pro tier nikon DSLRs have the built in motor for legacy lens support (Nikon D850, D7500 and similar).
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Not so. Pentax bodies support all lenses made up to the body's introduction (older bodies won't operate some newer lens designs), current bodies are compatible with all Pentax bayonet (K-mount) lenses mfd. since 1975.
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On 14/03/2024 at 01:26, DirkSteele said:
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Does this model have an on/off switch, or must the button be held down continually for stabilization? Some Canons did have the continuous pressure button, which seems a real encumbrance. My wife's 10x32s have the switch-type (two separate modes, actually).
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I observed it once, seems like a dozen years ago now, but haven't tried for it since. I cannot locate my notes on the night to recall which scope, probably the 10" dob or C-9.25.
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Is there no Nikon/Canon adapter available?
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6 hours ago, Xilman said:
Thanks!
As dear old Oscar might have said: I have nothing to declare but my pedantry.
And my incompetence.
I have nothing to declare but my pedantry and my incompetence.
And a fanatical devotion to astronomy.
Amongst the thing sI have nothing to declare are pedantry, incompetence and a fanatical devotion to astronomy. And ...
I'll come in again.
I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition.
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"No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
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OK.
Refractors:
1)- Borg Pocket 25mm f7
2)- PST 40mm solar
3)- Borg 50ED f/10
4)- FOA 60 f/8.8
5)- SYM (Japan) 60 f/15
6)- Zanzutsu (Japan) 60 f/15
7)- Borg 76ED f/6.6
8)- FC76 DC f/7.5
9)- Stellarvue 80ED f/7
10)- Meade (Mizar) 80 f/11
11)- Borg 90FL f/5.6
12)- Lunt Universal 100 f/7 double stack
13)- FC100 DZ f/8
14)- SW120ED f/7.5**
15)- TOA130 f/7.7*
16)- TS150ED f/8
Relectors:
1)- Skywatcher 250P f/4.7
2)- Explore Scientific truss-type 10" f/5
3)- AstroSky truss-type 12.5" f/5
Catadioptrics:
1)- C-8
2)- C-9.25
Did someone mention spotters?
1)- Kowa 883
2)- Kowa 823
3)- Kowa 824
4)- Kowa 82SV
5)- Kowa 773
6)- Kowa 601
7)- Kowa 501
8)- Kowa TS50 (old model)
* Ten years ago I foolishly sold my FS128 and while waiting (in vain?) for Tak to produce another 5" doublet, this never-used TOA roped me in. I thought I would never buy another triplet, but could not pass on it.
** Forgot one as I rushed to post this morning. 😁
I think that's all. (now I'm pretty sure)
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Mine arrived yesterday, and I found the wider apparent field at the high-end more useful than the TV 3-6 zoom. Both showed round stars to the field edge.
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Since you already realize the process involved with setting up and using each of the apertures you're inquiring about, let's not belabor the point about "the most used scope" and "make sure not to undermount" etc. and assume you will use what you have.
The SW150ED is what you want. I've owned one, as well as a SW120ED, and Tak 100s (DC & DZ & 102). The 150 offered a perfect star test and although quite long, was relatively lightweight, to boot. Aperture wins at this level of quality.
Stop messing around and buy one, already!
Good luck!
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9 minutes ago, bosun21 said:
Yes I agree. I think Whiskey is the American spelling. I'm not sure about the Irish spelling although I think they also spell it that way.
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Canadians utilize the UK rendering:
Which is OK in this house.
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On 06/03/2024 at 05:24, Captain Scarlet said:
I have a feeling it’ll be Imperial. It’s a while since I fitted mine but I remember being surprised. Though I shouldn’t have been as I think the A in ADM might stand for American.
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Actually, it's "Anthony" (Davoli).
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55 minutes ago, Bivanus said:
True. I am a mixed user, visual & EAA with wishful thinking towards AP 😜 I got the 102 Photoline due to a offer and never looked back because MAAAN does it deliver on visual too ! Now , older and more ...cinical/realist/attuned to the back pains...I would like to advance in the AP/EAA but know that a smaller one might actually be better. So , got one , and today the guide rings , lighter finder shoe and a soft bag for it arrived from TS.Here are the 'final forms' for visual, imaging and storage.
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I, too, use padded transport bags for my scopes, rather than hard cases. I do like those TS logoed bags, may have to get one.
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7 hours ago, michael.h.f.wilkinson said:
Yesterday I bit the bullet and got myself an ultra light pair of binoculars (because of course I need more binoculars). The aim is to have a quality pair that I can keep in my coat pocket, so it can travel with me without adding much weight to my luggage.
I settled for the Carl Zeiss Victory 8x25 pocket binoculars, given the stellar reviews, and the stellar performance of my other Zeiss Victory binoculars (10x42).
These bins have a curious asymmetric design.
and fold up to a tiny package.
They come with a handy protective case
but sadly lack lens caps of any description. I have found 33.7 mm eyepiece caps fit snugly over the eyepieces of these bins, but don't quite fit over the objectives.
Optical quality is outstanding, as you would expect, and the eye relief is sufficient for me with my glasses. Hope to bring them to Texas for the eclips, and intend to make some solar filters for them shortly.
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You may find compatible caps via Amazon.
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SW 120ed v Starfield 102
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I do no imaging so cannot comment on that aspect, but the best views of Jupiter I've had were through my C-Nine-Two-Five.
Which means seeing is everything.
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