Roy Challen

I had a MiniBorg 60mm achro last year. It came with a Baader RACI prism and I happened to have a Borg helical focuser lying around. Put it all together, fit a widefield EP, and hey presto a super versatile mini telescope of excellent quality. Then I went and sold it. After reading this review, I'm tempted again, only this will cost me a lot less new than what I paid s/h. There's just something about a tiny tele that I can carry about in my pocket that really appeals to me.

My double barrel Tal cannon from a while back. I still have the RS, Dad has the R, and the SkyTee has been sold - I like the look of those Giro WRs though, might have to try one! Not a great photo but it's all I have on my works computer.

Nameunknown, Sorry to hear about your experience with the dodgy wholesaler, I hope you get the dovetail for your Tal sorted. On another note, I noticed that the roof on your obsy is "wench operated". Now that is impressive!

I'm not sure- never tried binoviewing. The tube is 38mm shorter than it used to be, so I guess it is a possibility.

Cheers Dave! (and everyone else too), yes it 's the one I bought from you, and I agree that it is worth investing in. I wanted a scope that would never be tempted to sell for any reason. The Skylight, coupled with a Tak prism and the CZJs is about as good as it gets without huge expenditure. It doesn't have quite the resolving power or field of view of my Tal 100 but the views are cleaner, and for what I use it for, that's all that matters!

After a 3 month wait, my Prinz 660 has finally returned......now a Skylight 660. Not sure why the last pic is sideways? Anyway, the finish is superb, soooo shiny! The focuser is a million times better than the original. The scope itself has been shortened in order for my Lunt wedge to come to focus with the Zeiss CZJs (it didn't before). The tube has been tidied up internally - matt black paint, castings smoothed etc. A dovetail has been attached directly to the tube so I don't need rings. My experience with Richard from Skylight Telescopes was excellent, very good communication throughout and he even delivered the scope personally to my house last night. What can I say other than that I'm very happy with the result. Fully expect the cloud cover to be extended until the year 3000 but at least I can look ​at ​my scope and still be happy!

A very good looking scope Dave, the Tal tripod suits it as well.

Just a couple of weeks, I promise;-)

Wow! Close to perfect.

That's quite a strong colour cast through the Tak. Was it a TeleVue ep by any chance?

Mmm Zeiss, Very nice!

Lovely collection, especially the telementor. Good point about insurance. Did your insurance company ask for details in addition to normal contents insurance or is this something you did off your own back?

Docters history is intertwined with Zeiss,but there seems to be only one eyepiece made by them unless anyone knows otherwise. I've heard nothing but praise from experienced observers but they do have a hefty price tag.