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Raph-in-the-sky

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  1. Thanks, I'm pretty excited about my first TV. It's a big step up from BST starguiders! Just a question: do you manage to take in the whole FOV? I did a brief daylight test and I didn't seem to be able to see more than 80-90% of the field at once. However I did manage to see details never before seen on the house at the other end of the street. Exciting stuff 😉
  2. I got mine second hand for 35GBP... I don't know how often you will find these second hand but the product is really solid so no problem buying used. Alternatively they sell it here (https://www.365astronomy.com/Lacerta-Dual-Speed-1-10-Microfocus-Upgrade-Kit-for-Skywatcher-Crayford-Focusers.html) for $88 US which should allow you not to pay the tax.
  3. A good chair makes a world of difference. I went the cheapo road and bought a ironing chair for £15! Eventually I will try to build on myself.
  4. And this is how M29 made it to my list 😉
  5. You could also fit a Lacerta Micro Focuser 1:10 upgrade. This will not be free but it's not that expensive and works really well.
  6. They do have it but their shipping costs are very expensive to Belgium - £19.50 😞
  7. Hey guys, The Explore Scientific 82° 11mm seems to be out of stock everywhere. Does anybody know what's happening? Maybe someone from FLO could help? Cheers, Raph
  8. I found out that they made light adjustable cheap stools for ironing. This is the one I bought (second hand, so even cheaper) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-Multi-Seat-Niveau-White/dp/B0000DH7KA?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_3576374031_1&pf_rd_p=b93f8013-3d85-5791-b960-a16ec5511406&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=3576374031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=YXPP2MP2HATN1C6K7FN4&pf_rd_r=YXPP2MP2HATN1C6K7FN4&pf_rd_p=b93f8013-3d85-5791-b960-a16ec5511406
  9. Thanks for that answer. Actually when I say cheap, I mean cheap relative to other AP kits not visual. I see that suggest a newt. What would be the difference if I was using a 80ED as suggested above?
  10. I also have this https://www.astroshop.eu/astronomical-cameras/touptek-camera-gp-1200-kpb-color-guider/p,51864
  11. I have a 10'' Dob for visual. The budget is one of the things I'm trying to figure out. What would be a cheap but decent option? How much would it cost?
  12. Hey guys, I was wondering what are popular options for an affordable AP kit for DSOs? What would I need? Do I have to choose between wide and norrow field? Cheers, Raph
  13. A 15mm or 12mm 😉 You will not be able to frame andromeda even with your 32mm and many DSO's are much smaller than this.
  14. Isn't 18mm close enough? 18mm should give you x55 while 20mm will give x50. I don't think the difference is significant.
  15. Have you tried all the ES82°? If I was to buy 3 or 4 which one do you recommend? Are there some that are considered weaker?
  16. I like what you did for the counter weight. I'll keep that in mind for when I get heavier EPs
  17. I do not beleive this to be true. According to astroshop.eu the 10' Full tube weighs in at 12kg whereas the Flextube weigh in at 15kg (OTA only). I don't beleive that this difference is significant and the smaller volume when storing/transporting might be worth it for some.
  18. I'm also wondering how those compare. I have the BSTs 5mm and 15mm and compared to the stock EPs they are amazing. In fact, the 15mm is my most used EP.
  19. What does the Bresser have that skywatcher doesn't? The only improvement I did was to install a lacerta 1:10 micro focuser (bought £35 second hand). I do agree that the Alt brearings seem to be better
  20. I have a 10' Dob Full tube and I consider it pretty mobile. Once taken appart, the tube sits on the back seat of a small car and the base fits easily in the trunk. It's not too heavy. I guess an average adult can move in two parts (the previous owner of my dob added rings and a dovetail which make a very convenient handle). And setting up takes instants. I wouldn't go bigger than 10' in full tube as the 12' (skywatcher at least) is significantly longer (about 1,5m for 12' compared to 1.2m for the 10'). I beleive that flex tube is kind a mobile up to 14'... This should be confirmed by someone who has one of those.
  21. I'm really attracted by the idea of sketching what I see but I'm terrible at drawing and have no idea of the techniques/material used. Is there a tread or a section about it?
  22. Hello guys, I was just reading another tread about how/if visual observing was dying out and one point that caught my attention was how imagers could share so much technical information while observers were very limited in doing so. As a beginner observer, I would be very interested by a tread about observing techniques. Obviously dark adaptation, sitting in a chair and trying to relax help. I've heard about adverted vision. Is it just looking a little bit off the target or is there more to it? Is there so guidlines on how to use it? Is there other techniques I've haven't heard about? Cheers, Raph
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