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  1. Stu
    I think that would be a great idea
  2. Stu
    Thanks David. Checking back in my report, I don't specifically mention having both in the FOV at the same time but certainly 5 degrees makes that possible. The Genesis with a 31mm Nagler gave 5 degrees at x16 with a very flat field due to the petzval design, very nice . We missed a chance at these from a dark site last week because a bank of very stubborn cloud was sitting over them for the whole evening, very frustrating! My report below, there are a few more around along similar lines from other sites.
  3. Stu
    Excellent report David. I've had some fun seeking out these low objects from a variety of sites both in the UK and abroad. I managed M6 & M7 from a site near St Aldhelm's chapel in Dorset on a lovely clear night using a Televue Genesis which gave a wonderful 5 degree field.
  4. Stu
    Better
  5. Stu
    Good plan, what will you get?
  6. Stu
    I'm thinking you need another Quark Shaun
  7. Stu
    That sounds exciting Dave, when did you get that??
  8. Stu
    Almost exclusively solar observing Piero, mainly white light but also Ha. It really helps reduce the impact of floaters at high power and is more relaxing I find.
  9. Stu
    Cracking views for you then Piero! I really do think it is only when you really push things that the real differences show up. Have you tried binoviewing on the sun yet?
  10. Stu
    Sound so like you are going to have a lot of fun with your scope Piero I agree about sustaining higher powers. I often use x200 ish which is as high as I can get with my binoviewers and the views are amazing. Granulation and the detail in active regions in white light at high power is incredible isn't it?
  11. Stu
    Ahh haa! Had me completely fooled!
  12. Stu
    Have fun Derek! So, what's the little Red, Green, Blue, White tiny filter thingy in the last image??
  13. Stu
    AZ5 looks like quite a decent temporary option
  14. Stu
    Lovely job Piero. I think you are going to like it
  15. Stu
    Agreed, that is a lovely setup both aesthetically and from a performance perspective too. Bet you will have fun with that, even whilst surviving on bean on toast
  16. Stu
    Ahh, now I remember. Mine is the A20-302 which was originally for the FS60C and FC76DC but it also fits the 100. The one you have looks neater and nicely profiled but in some ways I like seeing the original silver trim as with mine. Both do the job though so no problems
  17. Stu
    Which FT adaptor is that Gavin? Looks very different to mine?
  18. Stu
    When will you have stock of the AZ-GTi mounts Steve?
  19. Stu
    Nice one John. I will remember that as I next look at individual granulation cells at x200, thinking about what might have been.... Slightly more seriously, it looks like a nice and interesting piece of kit. Ade, I hope you have some great views with it; I look forward to the reports
  20. Stu
    I think one of the alignment modes is 'levelled and pointing North' but otherwise I guess it is just find your first alignment star manually from which ever start position?
  21. Stu
    Shame you can't buy the pillar with the head as that looks a really good idea. At some point, assuming it gets good feedback, I may look into the AZ-GTi. On the Gitzo tripod it would make a great grab and go mount for the Tak but not sure if that one is being sold as just the head.
  22. Stu
    I get the power supply issue, but being a non imager what is the problem with the offset and DSLRs?
  23. Stu
    Come on then Alan, what's the almost about? Seems great to me, nice to see Skywatcher coming up with some more innovative products.
  24. Stu
    Works with SkySafari which is the main thing for me. Would be ideal with the Tak for travel.
  25. Stu
    Wonder if is available without the tripod? It says it has a 3/8" tripod fitting. Having said that the built in pillar looks neatly done, similar to what I made for my photo tripod.
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