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I'd put good money on a lot of users switching after you post images taken using that. TS stand to get rich!
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That's no fun. No, it just has to be the 102/13.5 or bust! [1]. HTH. [1] and a sandbag for your mount until the eq6 arrives;) -
Mi If I do that, the price will rise overnight! There's not much to be saved anyway. Dunno. Mine has no ID or markings; compare that description to how my seller described it. I think it's like all astro stuff. Wholesalers buy from China, mark up to retailers, they too mark up and we end up paying a fortune for it. It's worth scouring AliExpress though. There are still small outlets who still don't know what the rest of the world are paying. HTH.
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pds + gso?
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Hi. I am imaging at 150mm f5 and 208mm f3.9. I would be surprised if the cc does not work just as well with the pds. HTH.
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No, I can't say because I shouldn't be here as I don't have a 130pds. I just wanted to try and ease the confusion shared about ccs. I just know that the Chinese cc works fine on my 150/750 and 208/812. The fit and protrusion is the same. The reason the sw protrudes into the tube is that it needs 20mm more inward focus. HTH
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Here it is. My telescope comet kit adaption connector eyepiece with 2".
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I have a 150mm and even with a proper 2 1/2" r&p focuser it flexed, especially noticeable at low dec near the horizon where the turning force is radial rather than longitudinal. But Louise confirms it's ok with a pds so that should be fine. Stars are superior when compared with the Baader too, but it magnifies the image which IMHO defeats the object of having a wide field telescope. In the end, I sent back the TS, got a Baader, sent that back -something about the elements being the wrong way making the coma worse- and got a cheap cc from aliexpress; perfect!
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You can see it here. The main problem is the amount of front focus it needs. It's right on the limit of my reflector. Even if it will reach focus, I wouldn't like to guess if the pds focuser will hold a dslr satisfactorily at that distance. HTH.
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Hi. The 102/13.5 has the 2 1/2" (metal) focuser and what looks like a proper dovetail. Dunno, if you're not satisfied you could always upgrade. Bresser are great when it comes to customer service; you get to speak with someone who knows about telescopes. Just a thought. Edit: talking of sublime refractors, they've also just released a 102ed f4.5. Around €260.
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Nah. He's got it all worked out. He grabs his eq8 (steel tripod model) with the other hand and away he goes. Sorted.
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The ideal grab-n-go telescope...
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Hi. Have you tried PHD2's new predictive PEC algorithm? It's out of beta testing and available as a development build. HTH.
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Hi. Bresser: You deal directly with the manufacturer who carries spares and replacements in Europe. They answer messages the same day. You can speak to them on the phone. They sort out problems no matter how small they may be. Just my experience and of course YMMV. HTH.
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Hi. I think the saw-tooth could be reduced by lowering the aggression and upping the hysteresis. But using hysteresis for RA, not ppec. HTH. **send your logs to the devs anyway as they are testing the ppec beta ATM.
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Phew... Really?
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Really? I'm surprised...
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Pixinsight--Is it worth the £££
alacant replied to JohnSadlerAstro's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
There is a guide written for users moving from PI to StarTools. HTH. -
Pixinsight--Is it worth the £££
alacant replied to JohnSadlerAstro's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Having tried my PI trial alongside StarTools I was happy to allow it to expire. Without having to jump through time consuming hoops, I couldn't find anything in PI as efficient and straightforward as the StarTools wipe, noise tracking nor the simple manner in which masks and layers are handled. There's a 16-bit windows gimp build v2.9.5 here which compliments ST well. But what do I know? I'm only a year in to processing. Just my €0.02 anyway. HTH. -
Red and white? Send a copy to Jose Mourinho to hang in the MU dressing room. Explain that it will serve as a reminder for his players to pass the ball only to players wearing similar colours. Then claim your €10000 fee for inspirational effect.
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And the horse head. Just. Lower right of Alnitak.
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Hi. Spider vanes? They should position the central up-down bolt of the secondary centrally in the tube. HTH.
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Hi. Wonderful. It looks slightly different -longer? mine is 68cm- but I bet the optics are the same. You'll love it.
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Hi. There's something of nebulosity I think. Maybe worth stretching again?
