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Yes !! And Iโve one ๐ which will go on as soon as the weather plays ball ๐
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Great mounts and the benchmark thatโs been copied for years , when properly polar aligned very good indeed ๐
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Managed to acquire a AP1200gto at a good price with the cpo4 drive compared to my existing Gemini 41 ( eq8 copied it) it is massive , so progress now follows as I prepare a mount pier and tripod , the mount will carry a 36 kg 12โ maksutov ! Progress pics to follow stu
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12โ ZEN maksutov insulation first impression
stuy replied to stuy's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Yes doesnโt it ๐but it transformed the scope , Iโm going to do the 10โ mak newt dob next ๐ -
After much thought I double wrapped the zen in an reflective insulation to reduce the thermal issues that come with these large maksutovs , I was very surprised with the results ! so from bringing the scope from house to garden a difference of 12 degrees centigrade was noted , and it took 15 min set up the scope , I thought it would need say 1 or 2 hours to get thermally stable , But I was wrong I put in a 7 mm Pentax and had a quick look at the moon and was blown away from the image stable ! No thermal plumes from baffles at intra focus incredible ! It works simple , effective,cheap, easy to do so if you do have a maksutov or even a Cassegrain try this simple idea , that will now transform the waiting time for these scopes to acquire thermal stability
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Old post this but what a lovely job he has done Iโd buy one for sure ๐
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South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party 2020
stuy replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Looking good for Sunday night I wonder how many will turn out ? -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party 2020
stuy replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I am tempted !! Only 45 min from me -
South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party 2020
stuy replied to Freff's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hi all is this still on ???? -
I think weโve started a Mak withdraws syndrome @PaulC-I yes ! But seriously you are the Mak man Paul ๐and anyone who needs any work or advice on these highly specialised scopes should contact you ๐๐๐
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He will make them up to f30 !! Just tell him the configuration you require
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Yes Iโm the same as you Iโve a 10โ Mak newt as well and this 12โ hits the scales at 30kg ๐ณ there are not many of these big Maks out there I will not sell this as I did with the 10โ f15 intes micro ๐ฉ but the build and optics of this zen are incredible
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@PaulC-I this is the chap ๐๐
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Intes M603 Tear-Down Refurb & Re-Collimation
stuy replied to Captain Scarlet's topic in DIY Astronomer
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One thing i will add is that paul Cruikshank inns is THE man on maksutov type telescopes his knowledge is second to none and a true craftsman canโt recommend him highly enough ( he also owns 2 10โ Maks newt and cass)! So bring on Mars and Jupiter Saturn and some fuzzies ๐
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Hi yes Romano doesnโt speak English but I use a translator app to send him emails his scopes are superb as tested by Wolfgang rohr strehl of 98/99 he only does optical sets now not whole tube assemblyโs mine was the last itโs a compromise being f9 and a CO of 32%
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Finally got to do a quick test with the big maksutov a very big thank you to paul Cruikshank inns (paul c) who is an expert in all things maksutov Cassegrain or Newtonian ๐he made a stunning dew shield from carbon fibre , initial collimation from viewing the front of scope checking for concentricty looked very good ,as did the holographic laser projection , the scope was left outside for a hour before I used it but it did need a bit longer as I could see a heat plume from baffle but I was desperate just to look through it having received it a while ago, so straight into Polaris to check collimation which showed primary collimation was spot on (Intra focus ) but on extra focus ( secoundry )need a small tweak which I will do at a later date under better seeing conditions , then onto Venus using various filters I was very impressed with initial views showing subtle shading first for me as I normally concentrate on the gas giants !! The image snapped into focus and no image shift what so ever super smooth indeed looks like my planned planetary holiday to Spain in summer is a no go for obvious reasons but hopefully soon to do a proper session on possibly a well placed moon thanks stuart
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Hi can anyone recommend a saddle plate that has the drop in or tilt in function to balance tube not the thread in type as my scope weighs 30kg!! My mount it a Gemini. 42 observatory mount thanks stu
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Hi from a wet carephilly ๐ณ
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Thanks rob ๐yes driving down as il have a van load of telescopes and no doubt other stuff thinking Santander or Bilbao ? Over night ferry ? Stu
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11.5โ f9 Maksutov Cassegrain from zen italy
stuy replied to stuy's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Iโd love to know where these scopes are now peter !!