philtodd

Looks great - and similar to my 6" Fullerscope Newt from the 70's ! I've used that for so many years, even without a motor drive and poor polar alignment (how on earth anyone was expected to get that accurate with just a big bolt to connect the mounting to the pier ?)

I might add in the reducer and possibly a better finder. But looks like my buying list! Sounds sensible. Will be very interested to hear how you get on.

I might add in the reducer and possibly a better finder. But looks like my buying list!

I recently downloaded Stellarium (0.21.0) and that mag 7.55 star is there, on top of the galaxy ...

Well, I think I found my very first Tasco 60mm telescope in one of these catalogues, with a fixed single eyepiece that you pulled out to increase the magnification. Model #5V Stargazer !!

That looks pretty good. Am thinking myself of getting a 9.25 SCT for a mix of visual and imaging.

That Ed Ting video is really useful showing the telescopes side by side.

Related to this, is there any issues with the scope and kit needing to cool down before observing? Would it be better to store in eg the garage (surely no more of a security risk than being in an obsy outside?)

Good question - am looking at a C9.25 as well, for visual and AP, would be interested to see what folks think of it.

Wow - great images!

My first scope was a Tasco, but down in size! Instead of separate eyepieces, it has a single extendable eyepiece with magnification gradation marks as you pulled it out! But it got me started in Astro!! Unfortunately its long gone now.

Here's the MKIV atop the steel pillar, a close up of the cleaned up MKIV, the 4" reflector finder with the 4" refractor I found in a charity shop, the MKIV with the scope mounting rings. and lastly the telescope on the bench ready for a cleaning.

Good question, I'm just starting to research a similar buying question myself. Interesting to read that a c11 is thought probably too heavy / bulky unless you have a permanent set up.

That was my first scope as well ! And have stuck with Fullerscopes ever since.

As an aside, I found a 4" Fullerscopes refractor in a charity shop last year for £40 so had to buy it! No mounting, but has mounting rings. Lens needs a careful clean, and the steel tube needs a clean, otherwise not bad condition.