First light Daystar Quark

[DrRobin]

That is good to know Brian, it will save some time when you first set up. The thought of waiting a few minutes every time you fiddle with the tuning knob is a little but of a hindrance.

I can't wait until mine turns up, even bought a 80mm frac for my Quark/WL/single stack Ha to take on holiday this summer, first test on WL today and it looks promising.

Robin

[smerral]

Someone liked this thread and it brought me back to it.  Since these images were posted I think the Quark has proved itself over and over again.  I believe there have been a few quality control issues with some batches, but this aside it is obviously a superb instrument for the price.  Here is my latest image using the Quark chromosphere and ST102 with 0.5x reducer.

 

[Luke]

Nice to see this thread again, Brian, brings back memories, and great new image of that lovely AR

The Quark is better than I dared hope, it sounded almost too good to be true for the price. My best astro buy

If you get a chance, the solar imaging showcase for 2014 is looking fab but a bit thin!:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/233240-solar-imaging-showcase-2014/

Only four entries so far and no Quarkies, I am going to add some of my efforts after I do a slight reprocess on a few to go with my Quark review.

[Twisted Lip]

Quark images are definitely stunning. Beating anything I can get with the Coronado! 

@Luke - I wonder if people are hoping the weather holds for eclipse piccies in the showcase! 

Will

[smerral]

Luke, yes I must put some images up.  Forecast is cloudy here for Friday. Hope it changes!

[Blazar]

Altair astro don't have any in stock...now decided to go for it....anywhere else stock them in England?

[Stu]

Astrograph and SCS Astro stock them too

[Freddie]

As do Widescreen.