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Posts posted by Tijl Verheyen
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Hi everyone
Is it possible to upgrade the focuser on the skywatcher heritage 150p?
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1 hour ago, Tiny Clanger said:
I saw various suggestions when I was deciding on what to use for my heritage 150, including people who used card , card with a layer of sticky plastic film ( fablon is one trade name), foam, and sheets of proplex ( a corrugated plastic builders use to protect floors , similar craft material used to be available as 'corriflute' or 'corriflex' , but the builders stuff is cheaper) . I didn't like the idea of card, or plastic covered card, in the damp winter conditions, and the corrugated plastic does not fall into a smooth curve
I had some left over bits of a cheap , pale blue 5mm closed cell foam camping mat handy.and for my first rough light shroud, so I used that, but held on outside by elastic, and removed when the tube was slid shut. It is a lot more convenient to have a shroud which fits inside the tube, so stays on permanently. So I bought some 3mm thick closed cell foam , I don't know they would sell outside the UK, (and I've not checked) , and I'm sure you will be able to find a local supplier, but it might be useful for you to see the details of what I bought : https://www.efoam.co.uk/closed-cell-polyethylene-foam.php
It is stiff enough to keep to the correct shape, even if the conditions are windy, is reasonably opaque , will not absorb moisture , and slides neatly inside the tube . Below I link to a helpful a good video, if you use the search on here you will find plenty more specific heritage 150 information :
Thank you for the information!
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Hello everyone
What is the best material to use when making a lightshroud for your telescope.
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12 hours ago, Second Time Around said:
Hi Tijl and welcome to the forum!
What's your budget as this will make a big difference to the recommendations.
My budget for extra eyepieces and filters is something around 150 euro
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Thank you all for replying!
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Hi everyone
I just bought my very first telescope the skywatcher heritage 150p. But I still need some extra eyepieces and filters for deepspace observation.
What do you guys recommend?
Focuser on skywatcher heritage 150p
in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
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Yes, I have.