GlenH

Hello I have a Evostar 150, the non ED version. Not sure if this will help you, the diameter of your tube rings might be different than mine. The felt on mine is <1.5 mm thick, it has compressed over time though but is still holding the tube firmly in the tube rings. Hope this helps and congrats on the 150ED, im looking to get one when I can. CS Glen

Hello I had first light last night with my Refractor I bought in 2014. Despite having a garden awash with unwanted streetlights ( Bortle 8 ) and never having dark adaptation, some of the objects I observed were a delight, seeing was incredibly good too with no distortions or twinkling. First target was Albireo, so beautiful. My 150mm 'frac' gave a breath taking view of the orange Albireo A with the Sapphire companion. Scanning the Cygnus area of the sky revealed many open clusters. Then it was time to observe Andromeda, the nucleus was visable with direct vision and with averted vision I could make out some structure. Might be time to buy a DSLR, what I saw last night has inspired me. CS Glen

Hello He brought me this yesterday. And yes it was full of clouds....full overcast in London. CS Glen

Hello, Yes, it is so frustrating not having the time to use it. Now I have some time and I am waiting for clear (Bortle 8 ) skies. Hoping to get a DSLR soon, so i will see just how good - or bad my set up is. I had thought about getting something portable, but I have no dark skies for many miles and no vehicle to get there, im stuck in East London im afraid Glen

Hello, Here's my garden cannon. Bought in 2014 and still not seen first light, shift work and clouds are the reason for this :( NEQ5 + SyncScan, Skywatcher Evostar 150 acromat, Baader hyperon Mk3 Zoom. Skywatcher 200P newtonian can be seen on the couch.