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Hello, I am planning a 10" travel dob build, and I am currently in the (frustrating) stage of sourcing the primary mirror. In the US we have few retail options for primary mirrors, and only a few custom builders, that are both very expensive and very long lead times- any most of them don't do 250 mm. I have found company called Astroreflect (sold by teleskop service) that has the perfect mirror, a 250 mm f6.3, in stock for a reasonable price. the problem is I can't find anything about them. they have a nice website, but I can't find a single review from anyone who has used their mirrors. I would love to hear from anyone who has first hand experience with their products.
thanks!
Eric
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Hey everyone, I got a Nexus pro this summer to use with my Dob and it works great. I saw in the manual it can control an AzEq5 mount, so I ordered the cable from astrodevices, but I can't get it to work with my mount. I have the RJ end plugged into the mount, the USB plugged into the Nexus, and I followed the set up instructions in the manual for setting the encoder steps and the USB communication settings- but no luck, when I do an encoder test I get no response. Anyone else have this problem, and if so how did you fix it? I have an email into Astodevices, but they haven't gotten back, and I'm guessing theyare slammed like everyone else. For what its worth, my mount is around 3-4 YO, and is the EU/global version which was purchased in the EU and brought to the US, don't know if there are differences in the firmware or something.
thanks,
Eric
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thanks, I'm going to get the one with the standard tripod.
Eric
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Hi all, I am getting a Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 mount, and I was going to buy one new with the short tripod/pier, the standard model sold in the US. Then I found a potentially nice used one- however this one is the European model with a standard tripod. Anyone have any thoughts on pros/cons for the 2 mounts? I will be doing mainly visual with and SCT or refractor. I've heard either mount is a little short without the pier extension. I'm 6'2", so I would probably think about getting one of these either way.
thanks,
Eric
anyone have experience with AstroReflect mirrors?
in DIY Astronomer
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thanks guys- I also thought of buying a "donor" scope for the mirror, especially used, but 10" dobs aren't very common, so I gave up that search. Regarding OOUK, I do have them on my short list as well.
Eric