nightfisher

I would appear that i will be getting a frac in about a weeks time, but it pails into insignificance compared to the above

This has to become a regular feature on SGL

39 minutes ago, Steve said:

Oi!

There is a rigorous process that ensures only those with complete integrity, strong moral principles, honesty, uprightness, probity, rectitude, honour, nobility, virtue, decency, sincerity, truthfulness and good humour... achieve the position of SGL Mod. 

So there! 

Does this mean all the Mods are to be sacked and replaced with new ones that can measure up to the above criteria 

I am very happy to submit an A-focal Saturn, i dont remember when i took it or what equipment was used, vague recollection of it being A-focal, more than likely single shot, i also found an image of a small pale blue/white object but i cant name it and i dont have a clue what it is so it would be a null and void entry

I really hope to be able to offer some images to this amazing thread, i will have to trawl my archives, failing that i might fire up my 50mm Vivitar for some A-focal with smart phone

My bad, shame the orion gets bad press

18 hours ago, parallaxerr said:

Bit of a thread revival, sorry guys!

Has anyone heard any more about the AZ5? I recently bought a new SkyWatcher scope from @FLO and the enclosed flyer had a picture of the AZ5 on it, so hopefully it's still in the pipeline.

I want an AZ for my ST120, would hate to buy an AZ4 then have this released!

it seems 365 astronomy has this in stock

17 hours ago, mikeDnight said:

That would be wonderful John! There's quite an impressive Tak following on SGL now and to hear about the astro adventures of their owners would be an inspiration to many. Not just to Tak owners or prospective Tak owners, but to anyone using a small aperture scope of good quality.

I think its time Takahashi recognise our loyal service and pay us a commission! £££.

Mike.

Maybe Takahashi would like to gift me one so i can long term review it.........................over a 25 year period should make for a good review

1 minute ago, jabeoo1 said:

That is a great idea !  

I dont see that i will be selling the Mak, after all its a 6" F12 ED in a very short tube

13 minutes ago, DaveS said:

Resistance is futile 

I do have a frac plan but may take time to source

Guys, please stop posting pics of beautiful fracs, its making me want to sell the mak and get a long white tube again  must not give in....must not give in...must not give in 

Looks like my TS80 F7.5 OTA WILL be for sale, this is a much nicer scope than the ST80, comes with tube rings and very short dovetail bar, looking at £70, only selling as i now have an ED80

37 minutes ago, daz said:

Yeah, sorry Jules - I think you're right!

Not a problem a mate close by has asked if he can have it for his sons little scope so i will tell him he can

11 hours ago, daz said:

Got a picture Jules? I need something for my ED80 while I figure out where I am getting some misalignment in my stars!

Here is a couple of pics but it will struggle with ED80, maybe okay with ST80, not sure if i still have eyepiece tray but will look to see

Will do a pic tonight but don't think it will be what your after

I have a Celestron astromaster mount (AZ) with stainless tripod that i want out of the way any takers at £10

Assuming my ED80 gets fixed, i will be selling my TS 80 F7.5, will have tube rings dovetail but no diagonal or finder so £65 is a good price

 i think the smiley says it all Nigel, that Skylight looks gorgeous hope it gives superb views  

The ED80`s are cracking scopes, punch well above there size, this will be my most used scope, but the 150 pro will still come out to play, Michael you could paint the scope white like you did with the evo 120, you did a very nice job on that, i need to work out field of view with ED80 and Revelation 42mm 2" ep its 65 degree

On 9/7/2016 at 21:43, Chris Lock said:

Your ED80 looks really smart on the AZ4 Jules, and your going to really like the views for it's aperture

Very true, already impressed with Luna views, i have had a few 80mm scopes and they all have been good, had a Vixen 80 custom and was silly to have sold it, my TS80 F7.5 should be going up for sale but maybe not.......

Okay my first new frac for a long time and all being well my last until i win a huge pile of lotto cash, not a mega scope but i like to think it will be a good workhorse, a bit of Luna viewing and imaging small amount of Planetary viewing for quick sessions and a little DSO viewing plus maybe hooking up the 1000D for a bit of basic deep sky snap shots plus some whit light Sol viewing and imaging...........My ED80

2 minutes ago, recceranger said:

That's the exact setup I have and it's fantastic!?

Yep, i think i have covered all aspects with the 2 scopes, my 150 pro has a crayford and this makes it a super scope

6 hours ago, Mark at Beaufort said:

Thanks Stu and I have read with interest the subject that Jules raised and the conclusion that a 120ED frac is a good choice for a single instrument. I suppose it then comes down to the Equinox 120ED or Evostar 120ED both having the same glass but the former a better focuser.

I suppose to cover this discussion more I should follow the thread started by Jules and not hijack the Starwave 152 thread.

 

Mark i think my thread is defunct now as i went against the grain and ordered an ED80 + keep the 150 Mak

Congrats Mike, sounds like your of to a flying start

Good luck Mike, hope all goes well today 

Pictures please