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This Altair is 1300eur with the the reducer kit. Brand new but not from an astroshop so no warranty which bothers me a bit.

Hmmm much to think about. 'Problem' is that I really have too much scopes TBH: 70ED,80ED,80 achro,120 achro,127 Mak, Meade 8" and a C11... I thought about replacing the 80ED and 120 achro for the 115mm but AP will never be my main goal and I have some other stuff too So it's hard to justify the extra expense,even with selling 2 scopes.

You almost had me and made me go for an eye check tomorrow....:) I doubt if it would be worth it then. I'd use it for visual and some beginner DSLR AP but I already got the SW 80ED and an old Evostar 120 achro. The last one is for pure visual of course

Dunno where you see that TBH...

Hmmmm so no FPL53....

It really gives great views except some CA on bright stuff of course.

Yeah the wooden tripod is kinda tiny. My GP is on an AL110 now

Sorry,my phone refuses to copy the link... It's the Altair 115mm APO triplet

Hi Does anyone have this scope: I am looking for an upgrade and I have the chance to buy this one. Thanks in advance

I got a Vixen GP and a GP-DX with GoTo function. Got an 80M (sold my 102M) to match

Thanks!!!

I've done a few post here without realising I haven't introduced myself. Sorry about that Anyway, I'm Nick. I took my first steps in astronomy and astro-clubs when I was around 13y old. Did it for around 3 years but in fact, my friend and I were more goofing around than doing anything serious hehe. Kinda lost my interest for 25 years but 2 years ago I picked the hobby up again when I bought my house. My plan was to have one telescope (bought a third hand LX90 8") but after two years yeah well.... Kinda got excited a bit and slowly building up my collection and learning bit by bit. Cheers from Belgium.

Got to love full Vixen sets!!! Also got two of them.... Finally.... 80M and 102M with GP and GP-DX. These oldies give nice, clear views!

Now that my GP-DX finally has been upgraded with GoTo, I was taking a good look at my polar scope (I never did until yesterday 🙄) I noticed batteries so I took it apart. Well, I know now what the little white wheel is for...:) One started leaking so I cleaned the contacts with vinegar but then I noticed a part of the wheel is broken off (probably the dial). This regulates the LED I presume so now there is no way in using it. Is it even possible to replace this part/piece? I like to keep things fully operational, even when I don't use them. Other option is to put a polar scope in from the EQ5. I read that works too.