FLO Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 A new Off Axis Guider has become available.Details are scarce but we are expecting a delivery this week so will take some measurements then add specification and details to our product listing.Includes an M48-to-2" push-fit and M48-T2 adapters.Price £129UPDATE: Steve Richards Off Axis Guider review can now be found at our Blog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Looks very interesting and a very nice price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Looks like it could be quite thin, too.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It does have a striking similarity to the TS 9mm OAG which has always been IMO way over priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 any updates on this one FLO ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 We are expecting them tomorrow or Wednesday.I'll post some measurements and pix as soon as they arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'll post some measurements and pix as soon as they arrive That would be handy. Thank you.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob1957 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Looking forward to seeing the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 It has just arrived, here are two quick pix that might be useful (I'll make better pix for our website tomorrow or Thursday).It screws directly to the back of a Skywatcher focal reducer. That will please owners of Skywatcher 80, 100 and 120 ED telescopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 So this is very similar to the TS OAG by the look of itAdded to my list of things to buy next month When are FLO going to start accepting Nectar Cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looks a bit more solid that the TS guider.Am I right in thinking it will screw straight onto an M48 male thread then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It has just arrived, here are two quick pix that might be useful (I'll make better pix for our website tomorrow or Thursday).It screws directly to the back of a Skywatcher focal reducer. That will please owners of Skywatcher 80, 100 and 120 ED telescopes Steve im curious will this fit before the reducer so dslr users can still maintain correct spacing from the reducer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Not if it's M48/T2 It would need to be M56 to screw on scope side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Steve im curious will this fit before the reducer so dslr users can still maintain correct spacing from the reducer?Putting an OAG before a reducer is not at all ideal, and kind of defeats the object of using one in some ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Can't believe I missed this announcement - it looks like a very interesting device especially at that price - nice and narrow at 11.0mm too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I missed it too Steve, and you know how obsessed I am with oags :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I like the price.......think I'll put this on my want list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Can't believe I missed this announcement - it looks like a very interesting device especially at that priceI missed it too Steve, and you know how obsessed I am with oags :-)I should type louder I will happily to send you both one for assessment. No obligation, just kick it's tyres then let us know what you think, good or bad. We don't use OAG here at FLO so you would be doing us a favour.Steve- nice and narrow at 11.0mm too.It's 13mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 don't suppose there is a third one knocking around for testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The 9mm TS one is normally 13mm too by the time you get it in place. I would appreciate that Steve, I will take some images using an Esprit refractor, and I think the Skywatcher OAG will drop onto the rear of the flattener if I have read it right.If it isn't being cheeky, and if you stock them, I would also need a T-1.25" adapter for use with the Lodestar by the look of it. Might be an idea to have those as a suggested accompanying item?ThanksTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmahon Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The SX OAG only adds 13mm and fits directly onto the back of a skywatcher reducer as well.(assuming you're adding it to the filter wheel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's 13mm Dohhhh - vernier scale - I should know better but my two callipers are rotary dial and digital so read out directly - I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully,I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully, I must look more carefully ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbo! Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 my 9mm TS tends to come loose on its stalk, would be interested in the results of your testsSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmahon Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The vernier scale got me too - haven't seen one for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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