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Hi, If I was to use my iPhone 13 Pro Max on my mak127 using a holder, what of the 3 lenses on the phone do you line up with the eyepiece? Hope that makes sense.

Hi, just an update. With thanks for all your input and help, I have ordered the following to get me started: Starguider 12mm, 18mm & 2x Barlow Astro Essentials RACI finder Talentcell powerbank (was going to order the dew shield but it’s out of stock and would have delayed the order as FLO only send when all is ready). I plan to print off a focusser knob but until then a clothes peg will do. Thanks all for your advice. Paul

Hi, what diagonal do you recommend? Haven’t heard about people complaining about the diagonal, only the eyepieces. I’m going to go with Starguider eyepieces as recommended earlier in this thread and a RACI Finderscope (probably the Astro Essentials as you’ve mentioned). Will also get a power bank of some sort as can’t be arsed with AA’s.

I absolutely love that last picture of that high tech equipment sitting in a secure padded case along with a wooden clothes peg 😁 (but yes I’ll try the clothes peg mod and if works I might 3D print something) 👍

Thanks for the link to the Starguider eyepieces, they look extreme good for the money. Any particular recommendations for say 2 eyepieces to get started (assuming I can use the supplied 25mm as that doesn’t seem as bad as the 10mm). I’m thinking maybe a Starguider 8mm & 15mm along with the Starguider Barlow. It will be mainly used for planetary/moon with maybe the odd DSO if feasible. ps. Yes this is my first ‘proper’ scope.

I’ve just purchased a Skymax 127 Gti and was wondering the best first upgrades to get the most out of it. im assuming: - a battery pack of some kind? - a replacement for the 10mm eyepiece and/or a complimentary eyepiece (zoom?) - replace red dot finder with the skywatcher RACI? I intend to take this on my travels (place where we stay in Spain is particularly good as it’s not been ‘urbanised’ hence no light pollution), so a good carry bag would be needed. Recommendations? Thanks Paul