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  1. I've now got that song " you'll always find him in the kitchen at parties" in my mind now
  2. Agree with this 100% ... the update is apparently coming ... but its taking its time
  3. Amazing . Io looks incredible ! .. And Jupiter is truly stunning .
  4. I have used it on the AZ-GTi before ... it seemed to be ok .. not ideak in any breeze though
  5. I liked the 130PDs when i had one , but its all about personal choice and if i hd the choice i would go for the refractor .
  6. you will have to take into account the central obstruction on the Newt , but of course there will be no false colour visible with the 130pds . You will need to use a collimation tool from time to time of course .
  7. i've had one of those "monsters" (127L) and its a real looker .. it also gave me some great planetary views , but its a heavy beast and to be honest as Elp writes your dob will be the better bet . And i will second a small FL refractor .. i was using the 70ed Altair last night ... it was a pleasure to see M45 in all its glory .
  8. Quite clear in Cambridgeshire , at present , just had a quick look at the moon before it disappeared behind the house . But that's good because it won't get in the way later . .... Update ... Seeing wasn't that good with some high cloud evident ... so in effect just half an hour on Jupiter and the Plaides , which is half an hour longer than ive had in the last week or so .
  9. Lovely image from a lovely part of the world . whets my appetite to get out there and take some wide angle shots .
  10. So , are you saying you can only enjoy the hobby if you can afford it ?
  11. I agree with you on this one Stu ... i was ( and am, to a slightly less extent ) excited to get the SeeStars but the more i see the more i like the Dwarf . I will have both because i believe they compliment each other , but , for now there are simply things tha the dwarf does better ... , they are even opening it up for basic planetary imaging ! And with the update imminent for the end of October its exciting times ahead . The see stars has a narrower field of view , but its results speak for themselves . Stu
  12. That’s why I believe the Dwarf and the SS50 compliment each other … of course having both means a hefty price that is getting near to a basic Astro photography rig .. but that’s not the point . I will buy both because I want instant results . Lazy so and so , yep .
  13. Well done . Quite rightly you should be proud . Congratulations .
  14. I like your enthusiasm for the SS50 , and showing the results , which are very encouraging for others . Good to see .
  15. Yes , the ss50, dwarf ... and any other "smart"scope are soooo appealing . I still love looking at stuff through the EP , but wtching Nebs and galaxies appear before your eyes on your phone is amazing and very satisfying .
  16. i will love the SS... i know it , as its right up my street being a lazy astro photograher 😂
  17. lucky Stu here !!! So it should be clear Saturday , Sunday and monday in my part of the world ... shame ive chosen this this weekend + to go somewhere where it generally rains a lot
  18. Why is it "friendlier" ... the Dwarf has a pretty straightforward interface as does the SeeStars . I ask because i am collecting my SS50 next week and i am interested , as i have the Dwarf as well
  19. +1 for the AZ4 ... its a straight forward solid mount . The only caveat is that it doesnt have slow motion controls
  20. Magnus , your session reports are always a great read . Have to say it makes a change from constantly reading about astrophotography and its technicalities on SGL . Long Live Visual !
  21. I reckon i will stick to the "BOG " standard SS
  22. Really ???? That’s a bold statement Stu .
  23. Does that create any weight issues for the SeeStars ? Whether its pointless or not depends on your pov . Maybe another string to the bow ?
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