Sunshine

love it!

13 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

But I’m glad I’m not the one that would have to let one of the worlds greatest triplets go

Somehow, I knew you would make this a gut wrenching decision 😂

So wait, there’s synthetic flourite, real floutite, and Fpl-53 which is synthetic flourite? meaning the WO is not actually flourite? confused.

Just now, dweller25 said:

Is the WO Z126 FPL53 or fluorite ?

2 minutes ago, dweller25 said:

Trust me the FS will make the TSA redundant 🙂

I know! but the 102 is so cute and pretty! optics aside, its hard to let go.

Just now, Captain Scarlet said:

It’s never the right time when a rare opportunity arises. Do whatever you can to keep the 102 and most certainly get the FS128. It’ll hurt for now, but that will subside.

M

Im sure the lump on the side of my head will heal, my wife is Italian, i have to tread lightly.

2 minutes ago, dweller25 said:

I have no knowledge of the WO Z126 but I had a TSA102 and FS128 at the same time for over 10 years.

I used the TSA on a Vixen GP, the FS128 NEEDED a Vixen GPDX and a Berlebach tripod, so it’s a heavier setup.

The views through the FS128 beat those through the TSA on all objects and the colour vibrancy in the FS128 was excellent.

I would totally, unreservedly and enthusiastically  recommend the FS if you are OK with the higher weight setup.

 

My alt az mount can handle the 128 without breaking a sweat, thanks for the reply, highly valued from such a seasoned refractor aficionado.

2 minutes ago, Alan White said:

But I do also have an inkling what Mr S aka @JeremyS might have to say.

He is lurking here, resisting the urge to chime in l, I have caught him off guard with my remark, he feels like a caged animal at this moment but soon the floodgate will open 😂

Available to me I have an FS128 as soon as I am ready, always been what I considered a dream scope. Unfortunately in the trade for it I would loose my beloved TSA-102, what I also consider a rare and special scope, I want a larger frac and the 128 fits the bill but I find it hard to loose my 102. Here’s the other option available at this moment, there is a fellow offering his WO Z126 flourite doublet with what he describes as perfect optics producing wonderful stars at high powers. This means that I would be able to keep my 102 as taking the FS128 would involve trading my 102 plus an amout of money which equals the cost of the Z126. What do you have to say about the WO Z126? would you miss the FS128 if you had to give it up for the Z126 flourite doublet? the 128 Tak and WO 126 are both flourite doublets but would the 128 be that much better that it would justify loosing my 102 for? i eagerly await your opinions! And I already know exactly what @JeremyS will have to say 😅

Amazing scope! Congratulations!

What an intro! with some stunning images of the magnificent place you call home. And do stear clear of those grizzly bears! they can ruin your day, quickly.
 

Jealousy overload! welcome to SGL

Wow, those are great phone images! It helps you have a supreme refractor to pull out those details so sharply.

Nothing like an H-alpha scope, I’m on my third in last six years or so, missed not having one for a two year period.

Welcome to SGL!

5 hours ago, Vroobel said:

Wow, I'd like to see so much snow again... 🤩

Move to Canada

5 hours ago, SwiMatt said:

This was definitely a very beautiful and suggestive setup... although cold

That is some commitment right there! 

A big welcome to SGL!

A floater in your eye? if not then I’m at a loss.

11 minutes ago, Rodd said:

Thanks, sunshine….like a ray of….solar radiation on a gloomy day!

Aren’t I just a ray of sunshine? 😂

Wonderful images! the details are creamy and abundant, the spot looks like a spot!

I love the look of this scope!

Oh wow this is beautiful! I know diddly nothing about processing but I know when it’s right.

Wow, your bio reads like a dream! Jealously overload regarding your location, skies, job…😂 welcome to SGL! 

Nice! I caught one a few weeks ago.

Welcome!