Its been years since I been here

[mark RD]

Must be about 3 or 4 years since I was last active on SGL. After starting a family playing in a band semi pro for a few years my intrest in astronomy has been put to the side for some time. Gone is the Skywatcher 200P the ED80 and HEQ 6 Pro mount. I just sold my upgraded EQ5 ( that replaced the HEQ6) as I had to buy a bass amp as my one just packed up right before a gig. However I decided to keep the ED100 and buy a ST80 on a EQ1 mount from FLO. As I could not be without a usable scope at all. Infact I think it might rekindle my intrest and get me out in the garden again. Im also thinking how far can a tweek an ST80. As mad as it seems I was thinking about upgrading the focuser as well as the useral tweeks. I wonder if the EQ1 would take the weight. Im sure putting the ED100 on the EQ1 would be a silly idea.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome back! Maybe getting a simple, light alt-az mount would be a good idea. Very nice for quick grab and go

[ronin]

However I decided to keep the ED100 and buy a ST80 on a EQ1 mount

I did actually read this as both the ED100 and the ST 80 on the EQ1. :eek:  at least at first glance. :rolleyes:

Glad you clarified it later. :grin:

[Davey-T]

Thinking of getting a Crayford focuser from TS cost as much as the ST80 again but worth it to transform the scope.

Dave

[happy-kat]

Hi

There is a astronomy shed you tube video on tweaking the ST80 by Dion.

[mark RD]

Dave your right I was looking at a focuser around £80 on ebay (GSO) I have had an ST80 in the past and loved it but the focuser is a big let down.  Happy cat I seen the youtube clip. Thats pretty much everything you could do to a ST80. Machael Thanks, I wanted an EQ1 as I can add a motor drive for about £30 Ideally I wanted an ED80 but I would need a bigger mount, But thats where im heading when I get a little extra money after buying expensive bass amps

[mark RD]

One of these would do perfect I think

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GSO-2-Single-Speed-Refractor-Crayford-Focuser-with-86-4mm-Base-Adapter-/121488604399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4948fcef

[swag72]

Welcome back!!!

[mister_wavey]

Welcome back!