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Sirius Starwatcher

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  1. 200 P on the Skytee. Very pleased with the setup much more stable than I thought it was going to be. For me it works really well.
  2. My explorer arrived yesterday and tonight I set it up ready to observe. Clear skies here in North Wales and just wanted to get it commissioned. Had initial trouble with not reaching focus but had bits and bobs in my spares box from my Dob a few years ago. Managed to get reasonable views of Saturn with my Williams 6 mm eyepiece. I then pushed my luck with a vixen SLV 4mm not crisp but Very pleased with the first lights from this scope. I now need some extension control knob cables to make life easy and then make a better job of the temporary handle I put on the saddle. Really looking forward to observing this winter
  3. Thank you to all who have offered advice to me. It was a useful exercise in showing how many variables need to be taken into account when deciding what equipment to,buy. I have had a number of scopes over the years my first one being a 200 P dobsonian. Having taken into account my wish list and reviewed the scopes that were suggested I have decided to go for the Skywatcher 200 P DS on the Skytee mount. It fills my brief for aperture, ease of set up ( not as heavy as a dod) and will allow me to manually track my targets. Also there are a number of scopes unavailable at the moment with a long delivery time. I was very happy with the views from the dob I had a few years ago and I know that my existing eye piece collection suits the 200 P very well.
  4. Budget is whatever the recommended scope is. Not fussed about frac/ Mak etc looking for recommendation based on opening question
  5. I am looking for recommendations to put a scope on my Skytee II mount with heavy duty tripod. Scopes main use will be observation only on the planets. I’m looking for sharper views and less coma that I am getting with my 120 star travel.
  6. Thanks John I already have the ADM clamp fitted. Would you fit the 200 on the side of the mount as shown in your photo or on the top fitting ?. I’m trying to visualise the counter weight position if that makes sense.
  7. My apologies if this question has already been answered but couldn’t find it on the search. I have the Skytee on the heavy duty tripod. I would like to put the Skywatcher 200P explorer on it. Am I pushing my luck. I believe the 150 p weighs 8.8 kg and would be ok but would like the bigger 200. thanks for reading
  8. Can someone please move this to the SGL Xll Astro buy and sell section please. sorry senior moment and posted in wrong place
  9. Here are the photos of the SW 150 PRO which I want to move on to make way for a Frac. The AZ4 is already reserved. SW 150 Pro £400 baader Solar Filter £50 see previous post for further info I will be on pitch 18.
  10. Hi MB

    if you decide to sell your 120 instead of swapping I Would be interested in first refusal.

    regards Garry

     

  11. Bet the 16" Dob is not in the big box when I look through it.!
  12. Morning MJB I have a Skymax 150 pro with all original parts and accessories to move on and I'm looking for a / SW120 ed. Is that any use.

    garry

    1. MBJ

      MBJ

      Hi garry thanks for the offer,i already own a celestron slt 127 so am looking for something a little bigger than 150 as it would be too similar to what ive got but thanks anyway.

  13. I'm bringing a pair of well used ear defenders khaki green. No cotton covers for them hence the knock down price of £500.81p
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