DavidJM

Welcome to SGL

Thanks, the Dob is my issue really, I'm just not using it, have seriously thought about selling the dob and 100P and getting something like a 71/80ED; the AZ5 works well with the MAK127, using a telrad helps with the small fov and it really is pretty smooth to adjust with no shake; if I did get the small frac it may lead to upgrading to the C6 and selling the Mak127!

Now then you're adding a new dimension....change them both........C6 or a Frac?

OK, I have three scopes, Skymax127, Dob200P and a small heritage 100P, but I'm finding the Skymax127 is getting the use, I struggle with the Dob200P to move about and store easily, the 100P not really in the discussion as I tend to take on business trips with me My question really is what am I losing if I drop the 200P and focus my attention and cash going forward on the 127, I'm fairly fair weather nowadays, work and life takes up too much of my time so it's back yard observing with occasional dark site trips where the Dob is not getting transported at all I have dew heaters, AZ5 mount and a AZ GTI Wifi Goto plus Skywatcher battery pack so dew and stability pretty covered (Although have a bit of shake when focussing - haven't upgraded that and not sure how to!) The 200P has a telrad and an upgraded 10:1 focusser I know about the aperture envy and wanting bigger and I have looked at flex tubes every now and again but reality is I probably wouldn't use it enough and it would just be a tick on the astronomy purchase list - that happens to me too much! What are my interests, love planets so that's OK, clusters, double stars, fascinated by nebulae but at the end of the day I'm not spending a great deal of time at dark sky sites - SO what am I losing if I drop the 200P! All advice appreciated

Great minds think alike, just looked and have sent email to verify stock, cheers

Yes that's it, now need to find a supplier ☺ thank you!

Looking for help The circle sticker over the lamp is damaged so I do not get clear circles Can the sticker be purchased anywhere or is my Telrad heading to astronomical heaven (aka dustbin)

I'm using version 6 and you can set up as chefgage says, most important thing is show even if not connected to a telescope button

Skies are great around lake area, haven't stayed at the campsite though

All you folks in Cornwall please join the Devon & Cornwall group, it's a bit quiet and needs a bit of livening up😀

Welcome to SGL from Newquay

Welcome to SGL and from Newquay 😀

Bit south for me, keep meaning to go to a kernow Astronomers meet as really local, also believe there's a good group who meet near helston

Great, thanks Ciaran

Have spent a good hour browsing the webb society, thanks White Dwarf😀 have also downloaded the double star file for sky safari from there so loads to do now!

Thanks Wookie😀

Received mine last week, brilliant quality, you will not be disappointed Alan

I have the 200P and the MAK127, Mak is great on moon so would agree with collimating, the Mak is what I pretty much go to when having a moon session😀

I’ve got one and love the scope, not used the go to enough to be honest, find the scope great for moon and planets

Cloudy and wet for me 😢

I too have the Nadira bought from Rother Valley, it is great and I'm at the top end of its weight restriction, sturdy and easy to use it has massively improved my viewing experience

It sure is😀

Just done the same, was going to chill inside tonight then looked outside and out I went😀

Mine have arrived too, very impressed with quality, going to be happily enjoying daytime lock down now

This isn't helping me, I have reflectors and a MAK, keep thinking of a 72 or 80 refractor but not sure what it will give me that what I've already got doesn't