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  1. Knighty2112

    Got a very nice (but brief due to cloud) view through my Maxvision 68 20mm EP in my new Skywatcher Explorer 200P-DS reflector of the moon last night. Hoping for good things from this scope! Fingers crossed! :) 

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    2. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      fantastic Gus ,I'm glad you like it, I think toget the most outa the sky a newt is a must, ive had quite a few over the years, my biggist was 24inch back in the 80s, but fantastic to view through it was a pain to transport, I retired it in the late 80s because of needing re silvering and I couldn't sell a kidney, ive still got the mirror and secondry and otheir bits in the loft. I look forward to hearing when you have a night of clear with good seeing.  charl.

    3. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Thanks Charl. I'm hoping there might be a little time tonight after sunset to view Venus, Mars and the moon with the new scope before those clouds supposedly pile back in. Nice and sunny here today in Hull, so going to have a look at the sun after my cup of tea. :) 

    4. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      the suns forsaken me here, thick cloud and rain, but the rigs all powered up just in case I get a clear patch. clear skys mate.  charl.

  2. Knighty2112
    Here the article explaining offset focusers and the need for them in some scopes. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/offsetting-your-secondary-mirror/
  3. Knighty2112
    This has similar specs to my old Astromaster, so more than likely the slight offset is required. I did read a long while ago why shorter focul lengths require this slight offset but for the life of me I can't remember exactly now.
  4. Knighty2112
    Some faster scopes have there secondary mirror slightly offset. I used to have (actually still do in the loft) a Celstron Astromaster 130eqMD f5 reflector that had an offset secondary mirror. What scope is it that you have?
  5. Knighty2112

    Getting a second hand Skywatcher 200PDS scope next Wednesday when I go down to collect it. Does second hand equipment incurr a cloud penalty at all? Hehe! ;) 

    1. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      nice one Gus, you get 2 3rds cloud curse for secondhand stuff, and you can reduce it more by sleeping with one eye open the night before you get it :icon_biggrin:. your going to love the scope when you see the colour you get with newts. well done. charl.

    2. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Thanks Charl. Hoping to scoop up some fainter items with this scope too. Fingers crossed! :) 

  6. Knighty2112

    Was lazy last night before diner was ready (had limited time too) and viewed Venus through the double glazing in the dining room. Got a pretty good view too, and much warmer than outside! Hehe! ;) 

  7. Knighty2112
    Nice diagnostics. Well done!
  8. Knighty2112
    Thanks!
  9. Knighty2112
    Thanks John. I read that review already. The reviewer does state that the semi-APO filter is more neutral than the contrast Booster, but it could be like you say dependant on who views through them. Still leaning towards the semi-APO filter so more than likely go with this one.
  10. Knighty2112
    Thanks Robin. Plan to use the filter on the first three 'fracs listed in my signature. Don't need it for my ED 80mm obviously, as the CA in that is almost none existent.
  11. Knighty2112
    Hi all. Leaning towards getting either a Baader Semi-APO filter, or their Contrast Booster 1.25" filter. Both roughly similar prices, but wondered which of the two are best; the Contrast Booster gets good reviews, but the APO filter is more neutral when reducing the CA in refractors so leaning towards that more, but just wondered what other members thoughts are on this if you own one or the other. Cheers, Gus
  12. Knighty2112

    Good to get out again after a cold. Saw Tegmine & Eskimo nebula, among other targets in Auriga & Gemini. Nice session if chilly still! :) 

  13. Knighty2112
    Got a nice Lunt wedge with filters from Moonshane that got delivered yesterday by the postie. Had first light with it yesterday, but nothing much to see on the sun. Nice and sunny here today again, so going to have a peak again to see if I can see any solar activity again soon!
  14. Knighty2112
    Glad it all went well for you Jules. Enjoy the new scope!
  15. Knighty2112

    Darn it! Nice clear skies outside, and I'm full of cold! Grrrrrr......?

    1. Fozzie

      Fozzie

      Yeah.. know that feeling, just coming out the back end of one, thanks to my darling wife to be.. 

      Hope your feeling better soon... looks like the next few days might be not too bad!

    2. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Thanks Fozzie. Hoping it won't last too long! Fingers crossed! :) 

  16. Knighty2112

    Lunt wedge & an az4 mount nabbed off Shane & Jules for a late Christmas prezzy to oneself! Hehe! ;) 

  17. Knighty2112
    Never got it. A bidding frenzy at the end pushed it up too high.
  18. Knighty2112
    Yeah, got a bid on it. Fingers crossed!
  19. Knighty2112
    Nice scope Chris. Seriously tempted by one of these!
  20. Knighty2112
    Thanks, they do go well together. Yes, that is what I really want to compare and see which gives a better view. In theory the Omni 120 should give better views with the XLT coating, and the longer focul length too, but await a chance to test them side by side on the Skytee 2 mount together to test this.
  21. Knighty2112
    New addition of a Celestron Omni 120mm XLT f8.3 to my small family of 'fracs. Still awaiting a proper first light with it due to the weather, but ready and waiting to go none the less. Photographed here with my Altair Astro 102mm f11.
  22. Knighty2112

    Refractoritis strikes again! Hehe! ;) 

    1. nightfisher

      nightfisher

      That was a good buy, i woke at 0230 and spotted it and would have gone for it

       

    2. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Yeah, spotted it quickly! :) 

  23. Knighty2112

    Woohoo! Get to check out a 80ed DS-Pro 'frac tomorrow at a great price. Nice birthday gift to oneself methinks! Hehe! :) 

    1. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      nice one Gus, you wont regret it, cracking little scopes with outstanding optics. charl.

    2. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Cheers Charl! :) 

  24. Knighty2112

    Ordered up some parfocal rings for my EP's. Hoping they make viewing much easier when switching EPs and having to refocus. Fingers crossed! :) 

    1. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      nice one Gus, that will save you a bit of time mate.  charl.

    2. Knighty2112

      Knighty2112

      Thanks Charl. Hope so. :) 

  25. Knighty2112

    Chilly night out there, but through intermittent clouds M42, M81 & M82 were very nice. Even nabbed the Eskimo nebula in Gemini despite the moon nearby. Now time to warm up & get some sleep! :) 

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