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  1. stafford_stargazer
    Hello. Just wondering if this would be good to start trying some astro photography, I have a canon 5dmk3 and 300mm f4L lens and was thinking I could use this. Thanks Gary
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    Thanks for the advice, sorry I meant mount for the finder as there's no shoe on the telescope. Thanks Gary
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    With this scope not coming with a finder shoe mount or finder scope which would be recommended for it pls? Both shoe and finder. Thanks Gary
  4. stafford_stargazer
    Oooooh nice ...Xmas pressie
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    I'm surprised nobody has replied to this, maybe there's not many users. I've actually just received one today, rain obviously hut it's remarkably well made and optics look lovely. Did you ever buy this? Would like to hear from other users too to keep me going to it's clear lol. Gaz 👍
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    Geoff. That's not bad mate, how far were they away? I bet the videos good don't it? Thanks for that Gary
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    Thanks John, I'll see how it goes, I thought for £40 with discount and dielectric it's not bad. Good thing is it's easy to return if I get a clear night in the next 4 weeks 😁
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    Just wondering if this would be any good? It's arriving today and can send it back, 99 percent dielectric. To use with stellamira 66ed for grab n go visual. £54 but has 25 percent off £40 ISH. Thanks Gary
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    Was actually thinking of that use too, as I'm a border too, wonder what it works like for birds at distance. Thanks any examples?
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    Intersting, thanks, might be worth holding off then.. cheers 👍
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    Thanks Ratlet, appreciate the reply, I'll look into the bits I need now. Regards Gary
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    I have this scope and 0.8 reducer arriving tomorrow, is it worth and can I connect my DSLR to it or is that way not worth the hassle? Think the reducer is m48 so wondering what bit I need to make the connection? Thanks Gary
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    Appreciated thanks 👍
  14. stafford_stargazer
    Thanks for the extra info.. 😁 Do you know if it zooms or is it fixed focal length?
  15. stafford_stargazer
    Thanks Elp. That's fine as long as I know, appreciate the reply. Gary 👍
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    Looking at some basic astrophotography, sort of a quick fix while away In UK on breaks with wife. These seem interesting. Do you need to edit afterwards or do they come out fine from the actual unit? Any hints tips help and advice taken on board. Thanks Gary
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    Just turned on TV 5:45am today and a program called made in Britain was on and they are at Orion Optics in Staffordshire making the omc-140. You may of see it before but I think it's quite new as it's the carbon version. Link below. Enjoy https://www.itv.com/watch/made-in-britain/2a5692/2a5692a0028
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    I have just bought some canon 10x30IS mkII For birding I find the detail I get and the view is far better than my Swarovski. This is just due to it being sooooo steady, it's very pleasing. So brings be onto astro, anyone used them? Only got today so not tried yet but interested to hear what people say. Thanks Gary
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    Just looking at reflector telescopes by stellalyra, they are more expensive than the skywatcher equivalent. What do you get for your money and are the optics the same as skywatcher or better? Thanks
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    A common problem on skywatcher focusser is the rubber perishes and split quicky for no apparent reason. I have seen rubber o ring fixes, but I have sourced some self adhesive neoprene rubber the exact dimensions for the focusser, just cut to length as it's on a roll. Here's my replacement.
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    Always used a laser collimator for years on reflector telescopes. But recently got this and for £6 it makes life alot easier . To me the process is easier, no poorly collimated lasers to collimate your scope this time. Takes away the obsession too with any slight misalignment with the laser. That's all! Cheap n cheerful.
  22. stafford_stargazer
    Welcome aboard, I did the same, had a break for about 10 years and got back into it about 2 months ago. Loving it again, but still looking for the keeper scope. Good luck and clear skies.
  23. stafford_stargazer
    All finished, mirror cleaned and centre spotted, mount and ota re-sprayed, inside tube fresh coat of blackboard paint, all works as it should. Mirrors in excellent condition. Motor works fine and complete with power supply. I'm very happy how it turned out. The colour is true to original. Complete with all accessories, filters, cross hair, 15 and 25mm eyepeices and 3x Barlow all in great condition. Enjoy. Gary.
  24. stafford_stargazer
    I think Astrobiscuit on YouTube is by far the most engaging programme to watch.. in fact he'd be great on TV.. genuine enthusiasm he really knows how to capture your attention.
  25. stafford_stargazer
    Welcome 😁
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