Nakedgun

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:

Treated to myself to a birthday present and really looking forward to putting them through their paces. I had a quick 5 min go with a pair at a star party several years ago and found my mind drifting back to that experience so finally scratched the itch!

 

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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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19 minutes ago, wookie1965 said:

Ohh I cleaned the glass putting it back together this happened. 

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Yikes!

BTW, which three-letter website was this advertised?

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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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10 hours ago, Bivanus said:

A little brother for my 102mm. Quite a large difference in site to the 80mm ! I sold the SW72ED and...ahem...invested the money 😄

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I'm no imager, but am growing fonder of my TS with each use.

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12 hours ago, Mr_Cat said:

The postie brought me a shiny new (to me) OTA. A Celestron C9.25  - I am very happy !!!

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Exactly like mine. You should be happy.

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8 hours ago, John said:

Al Nagler kindly loaned me this a few years back to trial - I must give it a go sometime, when I'm feeling strong 😉

 

(I should have posted this in a months time !)

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If a review vis-a-vis the 31T5 is not forthcoming directly, I will be at your doorstep to expedite matters!

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With so much cloud-cover, do I really need big glasses? 🙃

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Agreed. More than once I've come to the conclusion that I need nothing more. Did I say, "more than once"?

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These arrived today, fully multi-coated orthos made in Japan. I have volcano-tops in 4,5,6,7 & 9, then use Plössls up from there.

I will probably have to find other uses for those Plössls, now.

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8 hours ago, jjohnson3803 said:

I have a little extra astro money on hand and I'm seriously considering getting a pair of 8x42 roof prism binos.  I have 15x70 IF - kind of heavy, really need a tripod, Aculon 10x50s - they're ok but a little hard for me to keep steady, and a pair of 7x50 military surplus porros - built like a tank, less bouncy views, but maybe a little low on the mag.

So what says the collective mind?  Would 8x42s be redundant, considering what I have?  There's a good chance I'd sell off one or more of the others if the 8x42s did the trick.

 

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Since you don't currently have an 8x42 to use for astro work (for daytime use that size checks many observing boxes) I suggest getting them, by all means. However, I prefer 10x50s at night more often than not, and using them attached to a monopod is a great way to stabilize them.  Monopods collapse quite small and are easily packed away for traveling.

Good luck.

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On 15/02/2024 at 13:35, Don Pensack said:

One thing to know: The eyepieces have 20mm of eye relief from the glass, but only 12mm of eye relief from the rubber eyecup up.

If you wear glasses and wish to use these eyepieces, the best course of action is to replace the rubber eyecup with a regular flip up/fold down type.

You then would easily have enough eye relief for glasses use.  If you don't wear glasses, the eyepiece is fine as is.

Long Perng, the maker, has, I understand, addressed some of the internal light scatter issues they had with the earlier versions from Orion (the LHD), so this has likely improved.

Comparing the Orion LHD 14mm (80°) to the 14mm Baader Morpheus (78°), the Morpheus had better contrast and went deeper, but it looked like the culprit was light scatter in the Orion LHD.

The issue was communicated to the maker and I've been told that later productions have been better in that regard.

Since StellaLyra is a latecomer to the model, it is likely the issue has been addressed.

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What other brand-names is this Long Perng LER/UWA series (other than the Orion) sold as, I wonder?

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On 17/02/2024 at 01:47, Bazz said:

Looks like it could blow anytime 

 

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The music is interesting, at least.

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Clever boy!

I have a Slik Pro 500DXShort tripod/ball head collecting dust even now, apparently waiting for you to post this!

Many thanks.

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"Terribly disappointed in this scope's performance on M13!" (lunar filter still screwed on)

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I prefer Kowa spotters, if they have one in you price range.

Good luck.

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