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Maxload has a higher payload. Have you seen what some people are loaded it up with? 180 triplet, 460mm DK or CC. And no, I don't absolutely need a engine hoist, I have loaded it in that previous pic without the hoist with legs retracted and both 12" x 2 extension columns. But I bought one that lives at my dark site to help and I love it. Just got it assembled tonight and used it. Take down was a breeze.
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The views are insane. Open clusters are magical, double stars are amazing as well. My 9" reminds me of when I had a 12" dob. More of a hassle to set up but def has that refractor magic.
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Yes and yes. The DM6 is at its limit but surprisingly still performs well . I am getting an AZ maxload from APM coming to me soon though.
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Thank you for this review. This is certainly a unique mount and there is barely any write ups on it. On a losmandy tripod with extension it looks just about perfect for my needs if the DM6 is not up for the challenge.
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12” ZEN maksutov insulation first impression
Tyson M replied to stuy's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
You did a really great job with the wrapping too. This will be a huge boon to your observing now. Congrats. -
I am looking forward to your ongoing thoughts with this scope. If I move up in aperture this is my next scope I will buy.
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Which model AP130EDT is that? The first run or the second run? Primarily, is the focal length f8.35 or F8 on the lens cell?
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Here is my latest acquisition. A Celestron Starhopper 12. Mirror was recoated by Normand Fullum not too long ago. It is a very sharp mirror. Major issue was the azimuth control. The roller bearing on the sheet metal offered little to no friction which made controlling the dob hard, and very noisy. I did away with the sheet metal and used 2 pieces are hard cardboard from a box that a vacuum came in. Much better and super smooth. The stock focuser was fine, but I put on a moonlite on it.
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StellaMira Owners Thread
Tyson M replied to johninderby's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
You will get outstanding images using FC and lucky imaging with this scope. -
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I am not an imager, visual only. I prefer to not bring out my computer at all costs. I don't think I have a problem with power but I can easily test that with a multimeter.
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Wise choice! My friend absolutely loves his.
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^ my observing buddy said the same thing for his EQ8. He does long exposure imaging and ended up selling it for a 10 micron