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Set up the starwave 70 on a GTi mount and away i went ... passing clouds did nothing to spoil my views last night. Saturn was reasonably close to the moon which was hidden (fortunately) behind a house . I used my 8-24 svbony , and a televue 2x powermate which , so in effect a 4mm giving around 105 x mag . Observed a few doubles and was outside for about 2 hours . A really nice session although as soon as the moon appeared only the brightest stars were viewable . Just happy to get some time outside .
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Absolutely ... a Mak , Frac and Newt .. a perfect combination
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it looks like a clear window between 8 and 11 tonight !!! Totally enthused to get the small scope out ... cant wait
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And even though those planets will be small they are pin sharp .
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Agree entirely ... i think they get a bad press becuase some FH's are plastic and tend not to be smooth . Buy the right one and it will do the job admirably . The Innorel F80 is a big chunk of metal and the panning is so smooth , plus it reaches the Zenith too , and the handle can be extended if a longer scope is used .
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Hi , i have an innorel F80 on a berlebach 112 report tripod . I previously tried the F60 but the 80 is so much better ... bought off amazon £ 83
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I get the "not sure why " bit ... but , once you put that little scope on a small mount and sit outside under a clear sky you will know why . You can lose yourself for a few hours in a sea of stars .
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FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Thank you for your input here ... its a really useful insight . This is the "sort of" experience i was hoping to read about when posting the thread . -
Hi Lorenzo , Welcome to the forum .. and congratulations for living in a lovely part of the world
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Congratulations on ISRO landing on South Lunar pole
Stu1smartcookie replied to Elp's topic in The Astro Lounge
It’s certainly an achievement.. no doubt but it’s questionable . Having said that , look at the USA … a mass of poverty with many living on the streets and the worst debt in the world . -
Congratulations on ISRO landing on South Lunar pole
Stu1smartcookie replied to Elp's topic in The Astro Lounge
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FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I presume thats to hold all the clouds that will be evenly distibuted throughout the land ! -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
IF , i am to buy one it will be the 60mm , with the extender ... i really begrudge paying for the cradle , but ces-la-vie . Already making up excuses as to "why" i need it .. 1 Research 2 Easy to Store 3 AstroBiscuits description of the "best small scope " Not sure if any of those will wash ... but at least its small enough to hide 😃 -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The one thing i will say about FLO is that you can instantly see if something is in stock . With Rother Valley you constantly need to send enquiries which takes up their time to answer.... sometimes it takes a fair time for them to answer . Also i had a good "chat" with Chris at FLO the other day regarding a scope and i was really appreciative of his helpfulness . I can get that with Widescreen too though as i know Simon ansd Elena very well . -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Living only 5 miles from Widescreen Centre i agree with you . Mind you when i was living in hertfordshire i started at 5;30 am , drove to Rother Valley and then returned to Ely cambs before 10am . The things we do for astro gear ! -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
thats put a dampner on it ... hmm the inevitable "unnecessary Toy" response . -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
That is very true , and something i will use when trying to explain to my wife when i want to buy one ( Saw your post after i had written mine , but i suspect it will be the holy grail in excuses and reasons to buy astro stuff) -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I will let you into a little secret, BMW is overated 😃. Whereas i doubt the Taks are -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
TBH i wouldnt want one anyway lol -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
When i started this thread my intention was to gauge opinions on one scope in particular ( as i love small fracs) it wasnt intended to be a "what is better" post but it may have been interpreted as such . Maybe i gave that impression . Anyway , my question was answered in a lot of different ways , but i still haven't looked through a Tak . I love my Starwave ... its a fine scope . I can view the planets with it through my 3-8 Zoom Ep and the views are clear and sharp although of course small . But there is a reason why people gravitate to Takahashi . I've always been in the camp that believes , like you , that there is a great choice of fine scopes out there . And i doubt there is a massive difference between a lot of them . But , if i can use this analogy ... I drive a BMW , but i would love a go in a ferrari -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Lol stop it !! That looks a great little set up ! -
FS-60 Tak ?
Stu1smartcookie replied to Stu1smartcookie's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hi John , I think you nailed it ..even if it’s something I didn’t particularly want to read lol . I think the last paragraph summed it up . The 70mm starwave is , a great little scope and just as important… for £379 including the visual pack makes it a third of the price of the 60mm Tak ( including the tube clamp and finder) . I feel like a drunk who’s finally sobered up lol . Yes I still want to buy a Tak … but , not at the expense of my 70mm starwave ! Itch scratched for now … hmmmm but what about a larger Tak … er , nope … not now ! Thank you everyone that posted . If I go back to the first reply @JeremyS had it right . And @Johnconfirmed it . I still want one … I WILL GET ONE . But the basket is empty at FLO . Yes , even after your post @Nicola Fletcher