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Hi all, I'm still thinking of getting myself the SW Skymax 127. Currently, it's available on the AZ-GTi for £445 which I think is a pretty good price all told. But, it's also still available on the SynScan for just £389 at Rother Valley. Given that people are selling used ones of these for about the same, this looks like a bargain. I'd prefer the AZ-GTi because ultimately I think it will avail me of more opportunities for upgrading things in the future, not least that the AZ-GTi mount can hold 5kg - and I've seen people here say it can hold much more. But, although I don't have a problem with the idea of using the WiFi and my phone/tablet, I must admit that I'm drawn to the use of a physical handset. If it were you, what would you do?
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Smartphone photography settings
sputniksteve replied to Dannomiss's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
What smartphone holders do we like to use? -
Skywatcher Esprit 120ED
sputniksteve replied to Notty's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Crikey. Their prices are ... astronomical. -
Battle of the 127 Maks and 5 inch SCTs
sputniksteve replied to sputniksteve's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Very very nooice -
Battle of the 127 Maks and 5 inch SCTs
sputniksteve replied to sputniksteve's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Great tip, thanks -
Battle of the 127 Maks and 5 inch SCTs
sputniksteve replied to sputniksteve's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Might we expect to see some surface detail on Jupiter with a 127? -
Could one of the flexible leg smartphone tripods work? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Flexible-Wireless-Universal-Android/dp/B07JNC1GJ7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Phone+tripod%2C+UBeesize+Portable+and+Adjustable+Camera+Stand+Holder+with+Wireless+Remote+and+Universal+Clip%2C+Compatible+with+iPhone%2C+Android+Phone%2C+Sports+Camera+GoPro%3F2018+NEW+VERSION%3F&linkCode=gs3&linkId=886aeafb0214f36f51a4568f337c8b17&qid=1593637264&sr=8-1&tag=ipsmedia-21 Or something like a gooseneck? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PHWHG8V/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07PHWHG8V&pd_rd_w=VYC69&pf_rd_p=91bac49e-c2d1-4227-b6bc-b47dfda352fe&pd_rd_wg=TGxEs&pf_rd_r=MA1HP3TY0TGTBMTZ72ST&pd_rd_r=494d32a5-94a9-4c9a-ba32-cb6490b5361a&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTkJUQThHSTBYMEwmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMjQ2MTBXSjNSSFZMN0pBQ0YmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYwNDI4NDNFNVVCVUZGU1VOVFUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
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That's a really nice picture. Was this with the zoom eyepiece and if so, at what level of zoom was it?
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Hi Matt, Which eyepieces did you use for these? Did you use the ones that come with the Skymax? The first image is absolutely gorgeous. Is the blue tint on the edging of the second image - chromatic aberration?
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Simon, these are brilliant. What time at night were you out there? And I presume these are stacked etc.
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Telescope suggestion
sputniksteve replied to Ianw's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I'm still having this debate with myself. I really like the look of the Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 on the AZ=GTi. But I know I shall want to have a look at some DSO. So, I'm also looking at the Celestron Astro Fi 6. Now, I know that for imaging of DSO this is not the best option; however, the C6 OTA is £649, whilst the Astro Fi version is ... £649. So, I'm thinking I could get this to get me started knowing that at some point I shall want to upgrade the tripod. In the short term, there's a thread here somewhere of people doing some great imaging on alt-az mounts ... -
This is the thing - can get a good 8" dob for not very much more money. In fact, that new SW 6" tabletop dob is cheaper. I'll keep watching for any further price drops!
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Thanks for your comments. The seller currently wants £230, having reduced from £250.
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"Listen. It's a tough universe. There's all sorts of people and things trying to do you, kill you, rip you off, everything. If you're going to survive out there, you've really got to know where your towel is." Hi 🙂
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Connection issues with Astro Fi
sputniksteve replied to ccrollinson's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Did you get this sorted? -
New Product Alert - Heritage 150P
sputniksteve replied to FLO's topic in Sponsor Announcements and Offers
This is very tempting proposition. I think I might need to get this IN ADDITION to the Skymax 127 that I'm lusting after. Chris, thanks for the review. Looking forward to other videos. -
So glad I bought a new telescope....
sputniksteve replied to Dannomiss's topic in Getting Started With Observing
That is a beautiful looking thing. A 127 refractor? Noice.