Solar B

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 

32 minutes ago, astro_al said:

Good to know, but any future astro funds will be going towards a Ha solution. Since the Quark(s) when back I am missing that aspect of the hobby quite a bit. I do already have an adapter for the FS-60 to an SM60 (not sure why) so maybe that is a potential avenue to explore.

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 

21 minutes ago, astro_al said:

That's a nice thought but if anything I should be going the other way and reducing the collection!

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 

49 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Last week I ended up buying a pink fishing rod for my son, as it was the only colour left.  He ended up catching just as many fish as I did with my black rod.  (He’s only 4).

I assume telescopes are the same. My epsilon is a daft yellow colour for example but works ok.

 

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 

3 hours ago, Barry-W-Fenner said:

OK, so I took F15's advice and said the magic words, and it only worked!!

a lovely looking 14mm Morpheus arrived 😁

On a more serious note, why does the Post lady have to deliver to the wife  while I'm at work. Now  I've got some explaining to do... 😁😁

The sky is clearing so I might get to try it tonight!

Nice & Dave's right ... Magic does work 👍

The morphs are sharper than tacks (that's tacks and not Taks) 😀

3 hours ago, johninderby said:

And this from iOptron. Oh dear iOptron why oh why. 🙀🙀🙀

https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/9801.htm

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 

1 hour ago, John said:

We would all benefit from more reviews that are as comprehesive as that

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 

51 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said:

I am weak, Just ordered the 14mm Morpheus from FLO 🙂🙂

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 

On 18/07/2020 at 18:09, Moonshane said:

Well I'm most definitely human 😑

And acknowledge others superior modus operandi.

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