sputniksteve

Must admit I’m a bit perplexed by this. Why would anyone buy this over the AZ-GTI? 
 

Anyone got their hands on one of these yet? 
 

for instance: 
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellalyra-eyepieces/stellalyra-25mm-125-kitakaru-rpl-eyepiece.html

22 hours ago, Spier24 said:

That could work, although it would be nice to have it all together in one package on a GoTo mount for people who'd want that.

They would be unlikely to. They sell packages with mediocre elements so that you buy better stuff later on. 

2 minutes ago, Spier24 said:

 

 

I could be wrong but when the original skywatcher GoTo range came out I can't remember it being called the Skymax. The only difference I can think of is that the original had a 30mm finder scope where as the new Az Gti model has a red dot finder.

I don't know when it was originally released. All I know is that the maks have been called Skymax for many years. I picked up a used one last year, on a AZ Goto. Black tube with white ends, with a proper finder (albeit not very good) mounted via a white finder holder. The tube bears the legend "Schott glass", which always makes it sound broken to me!

On 13/01/2021 at 21:18, Spier24 said:

I do come from the UK. I also read in a review somewhere that the new Skymax scoped are of slightly better build quality than the older ones.

 

One thing I don't like is that the Skymax models come with a red dot finder instead of the finder scope that came on the older ones. I'd just buy a skywatcher finder scope to replace the red dot finder.

I'm confused by this. Hasn't the 127 Mak always been called Skymax?

On 18/01/2021 at 21:58, Spier24 said:

The old skywatcher 127 goto and the celestron 127 are both supposed to be quite wobbly.  Very nice scope though.

Yeah. It’s ok, but I do want to upgrade it.  

The OTA's are identical as far as I know. The AZ-GTi is generally very highly regarded, but you'll want to upgrade the tripod at some pooint. 

I picked up a used 127 on the old AZ GOTO mount earlier this year and the tripod is a bit naff. It's also difficult to change the tripod because of the unique bowl of the GOTO / SLT mounts, although I've seen it done. 

Hi Andy,

The information at this website seems to suggest that yes, you can upgrade to a syncscan handset: http://www.opticalvision.co.uk/astronomical_telescopes-sky-watcher-mountings/eq6_syntrek_deluxe_super_heavy_duty_equatorial_mount.html

On 03/12/2020 at 08:55, Jimmy Rocket said:

Sorry for the delay, funnily enough I have just been looking at them again so no I haven't got one yet, how about you? Did you get one?? 

I didn’t. And now the price has been seriously hiked to £399. 🤪

I was compiling my Xmas wish list last week and put the Celestron StarSense for Sky-Watcher mounts on it. I didn’t really expect my wife to spend £249 on a Xmas prezzie, but I thought nothing ventured and all that. She clicked on the link today and pointed out that the price there is now £399. 😶

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/celestron-mounts/celestron-starsense-accessory-for-sky-watcher-mounts.html

49 minutes ago, FLO said:

You are welcome to remove and straighten it but we’ll still send you a new spider vane. 

This is why FLO gets such positive comments. Excellent customer service.

You mean it doesn't come with a mains power adapter? 

On 11/10/2020 at 09:29, Jimmy Rocket said:

Hi all, 

I am thinking about getting the Celestron StarSense Accessory for Sky-Watcher but l am a bit puzzled as I see people talking about a WiFi adaptor too? Is this something else I need in order for the star sense to work on my SW Mac 127?

Hi Jimmy,

Did you get one? How’s it working out? I have the same scope and mount and would like to add a starsense. 

So, I had first (and second) light with my new BST StarGuider 8mm this week. I’m very happy with it. Draws out lovely surface detail on Mars and, last night, I’m fairly confident that I could discern the polar ice cap. 
 

First light was actually on Thursday where I took my setup to a new friend’s place. He let me try out his atmospheric dispersion corrector with it which really did yield a very sweet view. So guess what’s been added to my Xmas list!

If was still cheaper than anywhere else. 
 

Had first light with it yesterday. Very pleased with it. 

Gnomes fixed to the top of your fence posts. 

1 hour ago, DaveL59 said:

downside of that idea is you would get arrested/fined. If the neighbour has kids you'd potentially be in a world of pain doing that sort of thing too. I seem to recall a person got their car ticketed or fined because someone left a note on their windscreen of that ilk and regardless that the owner hadn't done it, the fact that it was on public display on their vehicle they were deemed responsible.

Fair point. 
 

What about an imitation of Michaelango’s ‘David’?

What’s his compass position in relation to you? Looking again at your photo, it strikes me that a solid fence would give some protection. Alternatively, without using leylandii, you could do something with bamboo fencing and clever planting. 

On 19/10/2020 at 20:57, Soloula said:

Thanks Peter. I'm not about to be petty or inconsiderate as that's not me, as tempting as it is. Just less considerate iykwim. Less thinking of others who couldn't care less and just putting ourselves first. I'm a people pleaser which sometimes leaves me disappointed. You'd think I'd learn...

 

I'm hopeful we can still get out and do some kind of astronomy. At least we're south facing so our lunar views should be reasonable uninterrupted. Thanks for the links for suggestions Tiny. I'm not sure how well screening would work due to the height of the lights but will have a proper look through the thread after. Loving your observatory pad Alan. And jealous of a garden big enough to allow you to do that lol. 

A photo of the offending lights to give you an idea of what I'm dealing with.

 

 

Four of them?!?!? Bloody hell. 

Erect a large screen between your gardens. Have your side painted black, whilst the side facing your neighbour is painted in reflective or/and luminous paint bearing a vast phallus. 

My eyepiece arrived today reasonably well -packaged jiffy. It should have been signed for, but it was just posted through the letter box. 
 

I’m pleased with my purchase, that’s for sure. Just need something to look at now!!

Hi @calummac  I think it’s generally felt that the stock 10mm eyepiece that Sky-Watcher supplies is pretty poor, so you might want to consider getting a better quality mid-range magnification eyepiece. 

Ooooh 

Aaaaahhh 

oooooohhh. 
 

aaaaaahhhhhhh 

<looks at sky>

Ah. 

29 minutes ago, andrew s said:

...and somewhat obtuse. Regards Andrew 

Yes. That was the joke. 
 

🙄

😂

What about the Angles?

I understand they can be quite rude, if over 90 degs.