HizerKite

I tried one of these on my TSA-120. Very unimpressed.

The 'reaction arm' is made from flimsy, thin metal and bends causing the focuser to feel spongy. I made a thicker one and it sorted this issue but after a while the securing screws came loose. I sold it and bought a starlight instruments focuser which broke soon after installing.

Starlight sent me a replacement part which I've fitted and will see. It's likely to last forever as haven't been able to use the scope for months due to the ever present clouds.

I posted an honest review of the Mef-3 on the flo website but they obviously only publish the positive ones as has not appeared.

Hi and sorry to revive an old thread but am really struggling and may have to ditch my mewlon and buy a new one as cannot, get it working well.

I'm trying to image Jupiter but can't get it sharp (see attached photo showing one of its moons and the best I could get it focused).

I'm following the instructions for collimation using a piece of  card but it doens't help as shows the vanes (4 of them) to be perfectly aligned and I can't  see any issue with them.

(see 2nd photo) excuse the quality as is taken on my phone

Really appreciate any help - I can't star collimate currently as there is no clear sky here for ages.

Hi, I have the same mount and tripod.  Not used it yet (due to the usual British weather).  I really like the clutches as they lock completely.  However, I did wonder what would happen if the scope accidentally hit the tripod leg - would the clutch somehow slip or would the motor keep trying to move?

Interested to hear your thoughts.

Regards

Richard