Richard136

Thanks Yes, good point re astigmatism in outer field. I wear glasses but don't require them for using binoculars. Most of intended use is landscapes and wildlife.

I'm looking for a pair of binoculars and would value your collective input Requirements: High quality (min colour, field brightening / curvature, etc.) Suitable for general observing and (mainly) day time use Probably looking 50-60mm aperture (though could go to 40mm since mainly used in day time) I've used Celestron SkyMasters in the past (70mm) and wasn't very happy with the field curvature (at least on my pair) I have not settled on a price point but would like to hear a range of options for less than £250. Thanks in advance!

Indeed you did @Captain Scarlet - and how I still regret letting it go!! But the fact is I had not got the time to fix it up. I glad you've given it a new lease of life. (for the record the high torque wasn't from me!) You did a great post on the rebuild, IIRC

From the main celestron website ? Not Team Celestron?

Thanks. I'm still waiting for my access to be approved to TeamCelestron

thanks for response

Please can someone give me the low down on Maxvision scopes? I understand they are imported by Ali Express and essentially the same as the Explore Scientific range? I'm interested in the 127 triplet with FCD1 glass. Anyone got one or used one? Will it work with a binoviewer? Any quality issues or other to watch out for ?

good idea @Carbon Brush. I'll post a photo if I do the upgrade (when I said "found", I mean identified - not yet purchased)

Thanks. I've found a 9AH of the same size (or at least, a size that should fit).

Is it possible to replace with a higher AH rating? Or is the circuitry configured for 7AH battery only? Assuming I can find a same size higher AH battery....

I may try to replace the older celestron battery in the power-pack as proposed. Not sure what model or capacity but guess it would say once I open up the pack.

Thanks - looks very compact. That says 3A max output. Mount needs 4A so might be a bit under-powered

Thanks for the input 👌

That's good to know, @Jiggy 67. I was wondering whether running an AZEQ6 from batteries was simply too much