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Thought it too but it's not 110 but more like 60cm max height. That's why I'm confused. 

With the legs retracted it's so tiny. 

Probably a stupid question but which model is this?? Looked on the web for some info but can't seem to find info on it. 

It came with my GP-DX. Seems hardly used, maybe even not. Max height is 60cm so quite a shorty

13 minutes ago, Louis D said:

At least it looks great if you want to sell in on. 😙

Yeah. I only did it for that...

Just sent mine in for the same problem. 

Tacking and vibration in Azimuth movement. 

Started after using it like 3 times (second hand one under warranty)

It's on one it's way back to me so curious to see if the problem is gone. 

Tackled my 100ED today too

Ok so no response from the German company. Tackled it myself today. After a lot of sweat and nerves.... 1 speckle of dust left between the elements lol. Really wanted to start over but let's not tempt fate haha.. Mild OCD over here

Test tonight I hope... 

8 hours ago, John said:

Did you see any photos of the objective before you purchased the scope ?

 

No and it will be the first and last time I forget to do that. We were more talking about the gp dx, eyepieces etc.... 

This is what they call being hosed on a parking lot haha. 

Despite this setback, it gives some very nice views though. 

48 minutes ago, Robindonne said:

OCD? I remember you were planning to throw it over the fence, the moment you came home and found out about the possible fungus!😎

but serious, i hope it all sorts out, and you can enjoy it.

Sshhhhhh. Well first time I forgot to check the optics and will be the last time. I'll never listen to you again 😆😇 

Well I emailed the company so fingers crossed. Looking at the price I paid for the lot, I can spare some money to have it restored. 

Tomorrow day 3 of the treatment. 

I think I'd always be annoyed by that stuff between the lenses. A bit of OCD...

Thanks for the advice so far though

I totally agree but finding a company who wants to do it.... This afternoon, I'm going to email a company in Germany to check if they can and want to do it. 

Yesterday, under bad seeing, I took it out to watch Jupiter, Saturn, M13,M27,M57, M92, Albireo and could even split Epsilon Lyra. It seems a good scope so I want to conserve it. Got some pretty crisp views out of it

The remaining spots are between the lenses... Something I am not comfortable doing since I've never done that. 

And the 9h uv treatment was on a cloudless, sunny day but I ordered a lamp from good ol' aliexpress

Already gave it around 9h of sunlight yesterday but it might kill the fungus and spores but doesn't remove the spots... 

I am worried about the coating being affected to be honest. 

I forgot I had an account here 😋 

Anyway, the 100ED is mine. Yesterday I treated it to a few hours of Sol treatment to tackle the fungus between the lenses. 

It's much better now than when I bought it but should I have it completely cleaned? 

Tonight I'm putting it out for another test. 

The company I contacted has way too much work for their customers so they refuse non-customers.