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Ah ... this is good because i think that I'm going to require to take some advice soon from the handle Guru that is JID 😀 Brian

Lots of activity currently ... the most I've seen this year Proms ... ARs ... Filament ... everything 🌞 Brian

I think It could possibly ... just insert SM60 and your off plus using your regular EPs The Quarks can be really good but they are a faff & seeing dependent plus I remain they're really on suitable for the experienced HA astronomer after they,ve had a few years experience with air spaced etalons. Brian

Nonsense ... I collect Coronado's 🌞 Incidentally I've been in contact with a gentleman recently who has just bought an DSSM60III upon my recommendation however he's also about to get hold of an FS-128 as well after many years of enquiry ... so there are still some in circulation. Brian

Thanks Helen I had forgotten about the launch Brian

14 years for me to in November , when I first joined I was much more pro UKAI (UK Astro Imaging) if anyone remembers that forum ... but it's only really been this year that I've woken up to SGL and have gotten to know some of the members which is great but what a wealth of knowledge , I've always been humbled and grateful from all the help I've received here to date 😀 Brian

Yes I'm sure we all do John ... I've a pic of me with one of those pink Ping drivers but can i find it now 🙂 no. Brian

Where abouts was this Adam ? ... brilliant 👍 Still loving that iOptron 😅 it's ok John I think we all know this thread is just a bit of fun 😀 Brian

Nice & Dave's right ... Magic does work 👍 The morphs are sharper than tacks (that's tacks and not Taks) 😀

I'm loving the iOptron ... that's just a great wee mount for Solar to 🌞 Brian

Thanks Mark I'll be trying them with 10 & 15mm BFs and the supplied EPs and Barlow to begin with but if a success I'll have to seek out a lower powered pair ect ... Will see what transpires 🙂

I'm thinking all your needing is a 128 😀 Amazing FS collection there 👍 Brian

I was gonna say that the Halloween plossl's do have a bit of a cult following and I've not seen a 32mm before in the flesh. Brian

I love this review ... must delve into it more deeply ... I’m surprised at the Tak , Nikon & Pentax results and wondering what EP would merit a 18/20 or higher result 🤔 the only EP I own from the test is the lowly Luminos but I really like it in my PSTs it’s just great fun , however when switching to SM60s I require superior optics to achieve the desired sharpness & contrast , so yes perhaps an EPs fun factor should be rated ... Luminos 4/5 😅 Brian.

Many Thanks Gents 👍 For some reason I thought there was more to it than that and there may well be as I've not tried them yet ! I recall individual EP focusing ... and when I think back I had Antares & AE pairs at one point to. I reckon ill have to use the 1.6 x Barlow with them to achieve focus in my SM60s and hopefully my PSTs but I'll drop a line here later in the week fingers crossed 👌 Oh and I will be in touch Ade 😀 Brian

Hi Folks I am going to try viewers again for solar , have tried with some success in the past (Baader MB1s) & did try the original (white bodied) WO and a Celestron angled viewer without success , I’m hoping for more success with these the more recent WO offering. Anyway as I said it’s back to basics ... So I place the viewer into the diagonal ... insert EPs and the nosepiece Barlow ... then what is your recommended procedure. Thanks ... Brian

Outstanding !! ... I'm not in slightest bit jealous 👽 of course ! Brian

I don't think you'll be disappointed ... I'm not aware of other EPs that are sharper at this price point or vastly more for that matter 😃 I agree with all that has been said as yes indeed everyone's perceptions differ slightly so one cannot necessarily go on another's account or recommendation , one must try said item oneself & only really then will know if they like it or not. Re undercuts my preference would be without but if I'm using an EP with them then I know I'll have to tighten the BF diagonal ring a little more 👍 Brian

Yes had a good look at it today ... the magnetic disturbances surrounding it was classic AR viewing and most evident in DS mode. Brian

Holy smokes ... let's get the big guns out 🌞 Thanks Rusted 👍

Stunning I've seen HA & Cak merges before but not of an actual event or eruption. Brian

Outstanding ! 👍 me like scopes that can look at the Sun ... a lot 🌞 As for the man from Highbury , well I'm still to jealous 👽 to speak to him but I have spoken to him and Ade for that matter 😉 Brian

I don't own a 55 but reckon it's the best EP I've used in friends Quark Plus I note that in an older DayStar brochure they recommend the 55 in conjunction with their Quantum Etalon series and the allowance of 20% more illumination would be a bonus with the adaptor. Brian

I can think of a good use for one ... obtaining full disk with a Quark 🌞 Brian