Trikeflyer

I have the equinox 120 with feather touch and I love it. I use it on skytee 2 no problem. Haven't used it on AZ4 or 5 though. 

 Since using my 80mm Altair ed-r with star discovery goto from my back garden in suburbia light pollution city (great grab and go set up) I have really found it helpful for double stars and the less easy to find objects. Now I want alt az goto for the equinox but they don't come cheap. Heard mixed reports about the az eg5 got and have been a bit put off by them  Considering the ioptron az pro with gps, which for similar money seems to be much better spec.  Options are limited for this weight of scope in az goto. I'm saving hard to get one of these though... 

@cloudsweeper Hope you enjoy your ed 120 as much as I love the equinox, whichever mount you choose to use with it.

1 hour ago, Kosmos Amanda said:

Hello Star Forming. I know I'm a bit late in responding to your question but we are a business on the island called Kosmos Lanzarote which is run by a qualified and highly experienced astrophysicist. We have dedicated our activities on the island to the residents for a number of years but this summer we have just started up our own ASTROTours and activities for visitors to the island.  You can find out more on our webpage

http://www.kosmos-lanzarote.com

and on Facebook: Kosmos Lanzarote in English.

We run a planetarium, organise guided astronomical walks with binoculars and observation nights with telescopes, courses on astrophotography...

Please feel free to email me, Amanda if you intend visiting Lanzarote again or if you have any questions or need recommendations.

kosmoslanzarote@gmail.com

Just got back.  Wish I had known about you..... had an ok time with some clear nights.  Oh well maybe next time...

1 hour ago, Knighty2112 said:

Yep! In my book it is labelled as L68 Flamsteed Ring in square H2 below;

 

Love this book. I've just been through it and marked all the objects it has in the lunar 100 on the actual map so that I can identify them more easily at the eyepiece. 

I'm going to attempt do this over this year.

Steve

25 minutes ago, 25585 said:

Opposite to how I mount mine, frac on top & SCT on side.

Good point I did debate this with Steve at ENS.  The reason I'm doing it this way is because I'm utilising the Meade screw holes for the short dovetail bar and they are on the bottom of the scope.  If I use the side mount, I'll either have to attach the dovetail using rings or jubilee clips or change the orientation of the scope so that it is side on which I'm reluctant to do. Knighty2112 makes a good point about balance though.

Just got this skywatcher 120 equinox (thanks Mick) and skytee 2 mount (thanks Steve @ ens). Deforked the Meade etx 125 (not a frac I know ...)

1 minute ago, AdeKing said:

I hope so Steve, I'm just waiting for a suitable gap in the clouds to see the moon.

Ade

Don't hold your breath! Enjoy it when it arrives though! I think everyone on here is waiting for a break in the clouds though Ade.

On 19/01/2018 at 14:27, AdeKing said:

Received a like new pair of William Optics Binoviewers with stock 20mm eyepieces and 2x OCA. Also received a pair of the standard Skywatcher 25mm EPs as well.

Very pleased with them, just need some moon action now.

 

Nice to see you finally got them. You will be amazed I promise!

I am an lucky enough to enjoy both aviation and astronomy.  I have a very understanding wife ?

2 minutes ago, Mr Spock said:

Sunday night looks clear so the Variable Star workshop is looking good. Everyone welcome  You'll get guidance first hand on observing variables using the scope I use.
The morning session covers all the practical and science stuff. Do you know how many types of variables there are? Variables help us understand the science of stellar evolution from birth to grave  There'll be practical stuff like how to read variable star charts; how to record observations; making magnitude estimates; understanding Julian dates and all the other wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff!

I'll be there. Sounds like a great workshop.

Just wanted to say great options for the talks.  Can't wait to get there now. Looking forward to a great weekend of meeting new people, learning new things and observing the skies.

Not sure but I think only the handset.

I have an etx 125 and don't get any slewing on start up.  The handset just beeps after a couple of seconds and then goes into alignment mode. If Michaels suggestions don't work,  Are you going to SGL star party? If so you can try my handset and see if it works with your scope? Alternatively you could try and update the handset software here https://www.meade.com/support/auto.html you will need a serial connector to connect the handset to a pc, you might have one already with the scope, if not, I can send you a picture of one and you can buy it.  Hope that helps.

Steve

4 hours ago, AdeKing said:

I've just got around to booking Friday to Sunday.

Its my first Star Party and am looking forward to it.

Ade

My first time at SGL too Ade. Hopefully see you there.

1 hour ago, Trikeflyer said:

Thanks John, It'd be great to meet up.

Thanks John, It'd be great to meet up.  Drop me an email on xxxxxxxxxx  if you want to touch base to arrange something nearer the time.

I have booked. This will be the first star party I've attended. Looking forward to meeting people and to seeing some stars! Not to fussy about where my pitch is but if there are other newbies, I'll go where they are.