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I haven’t used with the Sky-Watcher tripod but I did look at this as a option previously - I got put off because you will need an adapter plate to attach the mount to the tripod as it will not fit directly. That adapter plate might be more than just getting the Ioptron tripod? Not sure if they even exist commercially but an engineering shop could probably make one as a one off? Hope that helps Steve
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You’re right everyone will have an opinion. For me based on your requirements it would seem that a Schmidt cassesgrain would be a good all round option scope. Probably 10 inch would mean you wouldn’t have to replace it. The Brand and exact model will be driven by your budget. If you are getting into Astro photography then you will need an eq Mount like the one you mention above. If you’re not set on Astro photography I’d probably consider a goto altaz Mount as way easier set up for visual. Hope that provides some direction even if it serves only to allow you to dismiss the option.
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Re:David Lukehurst - Dobsonian telescope maker
Trikeflyer replied to Elara's topic in The Astro Lounge
Very sad, my sincere condolences to his family. He was an icon in our Astro community and he and his fantastic products will be missed. -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Oh damn I should have stayed 🙄🤨. Hope you all had a good time and it was great to meet you all. Well at least I took the clouds with me and my ‘new’ scope😂 -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
It’s about 2.5 hours for me. Aiming to get there by about 4 when the skies start to clear 😂 Steve -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Be good to see you next year. Hope you can make it. It’s been a long time since that mini star party with Nick and Shaun in Walton on Trent. -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I’m packed too but not arriving until afternoon. First time I’ve been to this one. Looking forward to meeting you all. See you tomorrow. steve -
Help with Meade etx125 scope
Trikeflyer replied to Daz67's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I have this scope but ended up taking it off the Mount and buying a new Mount as the scope is great but the Mount is poor for goto. I always struggled with it. A couple of thing to check - do you have the latest firmware - a while back there was an issue with gps clocks and timing. Other things are make sure it’s level and pointing north before you start. Take a look at Mike Weasners site on the web - he is an expert on this scope. Hope that helps steve -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Looking forward to meeting you all. -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I’ve got pitch 7. Looking forward to meeting everyone. It’s my first time here. Wishing us clear skies 😀. -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Autumn Star Party 2021
Trikeflyer replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I’ve just booked fri and sat night In Oaks field - not sure of my pitch number as booked online but I told them I’m with swag so hopefully near the action. -
Glad you got chance to get the yard cannon out Paul.
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Nice - I love binoviewing too. Hope you enjoy these. Had to do a double take here. Noticed the book - the unauthorised history of Mi5 - thought at first it was the unauthorised history of M15 and thought blimey that’s a thick book for one messier object - someone must have researched it thoroughly 😳😂 Then realised it was MI5 🙈 Steve