Richard_B

I use a BST Starguider 25mm as my widest lens - this is with a ST102 though which gives me the equivalent of a x20 magnification

Thanks for this tip - I'll have a go as I am having difficulty with this mount

I have the same scope and focuser. I use a Rigel plus an Astro Essential 9x50 90 deg finder scope. The Rigel took some getting used to but is excellent and I would recommend one as the space it takes up in the scope tube is really small

It looks to be the same OTA as the one that they supply with the AZ GTE mount which as mentioned above has a small dovetail bolted directly to the tube

Thanks everyone. I don't think it will work for me as I won't be able to get enough focus extension - worth asking 🙂

Thanks for the reply. I have seen some imaging done with just a basic guidescope and it was OK. If it will work in principle I may give it a go. Plus I could useit as a better findertscope for my main telescope 🙂

Hi all. I was wondering whether is would be sensible to use a guidescope (or finderscope with 1.25" eyepieces) as a small grab and go telescope. I have basic 90 and 45 degree erecting diagonals and a load of eyepieces. I would like to use a photographic tripod or monopod with it so would need some way of mounting it to a quick release plate Regards Richard

I have the same scope on an AZ GTI mount. I have a cheap 90 deg erecting prism to replace the 45 degree that came with it. Might upgrade this at some point. I bought BST Starguider eyepieces giving a good range of magnifications :- 3.2 156 5 100 8 63 15 33 25 20 I did have a 32mm but found I wasn't using it as I also have a upgraded finder scope that gives me x9 magnification and the 25mm BST gave me 20x. If you want to limit the number of lenses I would keep your 25mm, and get an 8mm BST with your barlow initially Happy with the BSTs and have used the 3.2 recently for Jupiter. As has been said it was low in the sky and seeing was not ideal but I was reasonably happy with what I saw. I have spent way too much upgrading my scope and probably should have bought something better from the start but I have enjoyed the process :-).

Thanks,I'll give it a go

I have seen those in various places. Just wanted to be sure that I would not have a focus issue. I guess I could get one from FLO and return if it isn't suitable

Hi all I would like to get a cheap manual filter wheel for at least 5x 1.25 filters. I currently use a SW ST102 with BST Starguider eyepieces. Can anyone recommend a filter wheel setup that they know will allow me to focus correctly with these eyepieces. Also I would like to be able to focus with a T2 adapter and camera wirh the same filter wheel - although this is not a deal breaker. I have had issues with 2x barlow and camera not allowing focus. Thanks Richard

And North Wales 🙂

Looks like the one I saw on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BM3QRUG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1L33HI8UP9H90&psc=1

Thanks all. I will try to find an ED80 case. If no luck I'll keep looking for something. Cheers