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[JeremyS]

10 hours ago, Sunshine said:

In a recent post I said I would just as easily sell my 102 if another refractor came along and stole my heart. As fine as the other refractor may be, I believe I would sorely regret selling this 102, if Sarah knew the things I've said behind her back. 🤐

Sarah is beautiful. Please do not sell her!

[matt-c]

On 31/10/2022 at 23:01, TheThing said:

Little Opticstar 80 I picked up recently for a bit of grab and go, wide field kinda stuff.  Not had a chance to use it yet, but clouds willing.....

I'd love one of these, you're lucky to find one!

[AstroNebulee]

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/305552-what-did-the-postman-bring/?do=findComment&comment=4349399

Edited February 11, 2023 by AstroNebulee

[iapa]

On 31/10/2022 at 19:16, DaveL59 said:

so what's the tin can for, garnish? 😉 

 

On 31/10/2022 at 19:41, Ags said:

It's been giving very nice views of Jupiter and Mars and double stars, but haven't had good conditions for DSOs yet.

Planterary views fae a tin can, now that’s clever.

 

[garryblueboy]

First time owning A NSV had a couple of regular FS102`s in the past 

[Mr Spock]

My growing collection...

[Franklin]

4 hours ago, Mr Spock said:

My growing collection...

The big achro looks well on the EQ6, have you had it resprayed? never seen one in white before.

[Mr Spock]

1 hour ago, Franklin said:

The big achro looks well on the EQ6, have you had it resprayed? never seen one in white before.

Yes - did it myself. It's a Helios 120mm and a very fine scope for an achro. The EQ6 was subsequently sold as it was too heavy for me to lift.

The 120mm just works on the EQ5 but isn't ideal. Another reason why I went for a 100mm Tak rather than the 120mm - what I can lift rather than what I would like. Scope weight isn't the problem, it's the required mount. EQ5 is on the limit of what my back can tolerate.

[mikeDnight]

9 hours ago, garryblueboy said:

First time owning A NSV had a couple of regular FS102`s in the past 

That's beautiful Garry. A real jewel! 

[garryblueboy]

Thanks Mike yes I love the FS view’s really regretted selling my previous one the contrast was amazing 🤞this will be equally as good 

[Stu1smartcookie]

Thought i might add a photo of my 152mm Altair Starwave ... Its a bit heavy at 9kgs but reasonably short (750mm ) with the dew shield retracted . 

Alas its only been on my SkyTee mount for two very brief sessions as the weather has been quite shocking ... still i like looking at it when its stored in our spare room 😂

[bosun21]

My second Starfield 102ED doublet(keeping this one). Patiently waiting for first light.

[Mr Spock]

6 minutes ago, bosun21 said:

My second Starfield 102ED doublet(keeping this one). Patiently waiting for first light.

Set up looks familiar  Scope and mount are a perfect match 👍

[CraigT82]

2 hours ago, Stu1smartcookie said:

Thought i might add a photo of my 152mm Altair Starwave ... Its a bit heavy at 9kgs but reasonably short (750mm ) with the dew shield retracted . 

Alas its only been on my SkyTee mount for two very brief sessions as the weather has been quite shocking ... still i like looking at it when its stored in our spare room 😂

I would absolutely love one of these to go on the AZ-EQ6 opposite the 102 f/7 ED.  Gorgeous scope 😍

[Stu1smartcookie]

1 hour ago, CraigT82 said:

I would absolutely love one of these to go on the AZ-EQ6 opposite the 102 f/7 ED.  Gorgeous scope 😍

i would love to use it Craig ... it seems  the weather gods didnt like me buying it 😂

Edited March 23, 2023 by Stu1smartcookie

[bosun21]

1 hour ago, Mr Spock said:

Set up looks familiar  Scope and mount are a perfect match 👍

Even more familiar perhaps?

[Franklin]

Just took delivery of my "Dream Scope" the Vixen SD115s and have been comparing it with my other Vixens. Some comparison shots showing relative sizes between the 81, 103 and 115.

 

 

[Alan White]

Ahh a Vixen Triplet, lovelly.
Nice to see the comparison, they all look very well made and finished scopes.
 

[Franklin]

56 minutes ago, Alan White said:

Ahh a Vixen Triplet, lovelly.

No Alan, these are doublets😁 and they soon will be a doublet as well.

[VNA]

Hello,  I am amazed at the number and variety of refractors . They are very special. Because of their very special rendition of the night sky.
My only one is nothing special, although I am in the process of installing a 2 speed focuser..
Presently using a more appropriate mount with a CGX.

 

 

[John]

3 minutes ago, VNA said:

Hello,  I am amazed at the number and variety of refractors . They are very special. Because of their very special rendition of the night sky.
My only one is nothing special, although I am in the process of installing a 2 speed focuser..
Presently using a more appropriate mount with a CGX.

 

 

The combination of scope and location is rather special 🙂

The Yosemite Valley and Half Dome mountain I think ? 

[LDW1]

11 hours ago, VNA said:

Hello,  I am amazed at the number and variety of refractors . They are very special. Because of their very special rendition of the night sky.
My only one is nothing special, although I am in the process of installing a 2 speed focuser..
Presently using a more appropriate mount with a CGX.

 

 

Edited March 24, 2023 by LDW1

[Franklin]

4 hours ago, VNA said:

My only one is nothing special, although I am in the process of installing a 2 speed focuser..

Those 6" f/8 yard canons are great scopes if mounted appropriately, weighing in at around 8/9Kg the CG5/EQ5 class mounts will hold them but something a little beefier is preferable. I had the SW Evostar version and for low-power, widefield on DS targets it performed very well and no slouch on planetary at higher powers either but the CA starts to intrude a little. I paired mine up with a Baader Contrast Booster filter which worked well.

[mikeDnight]

8 hours ago, VNA said:

Hello,  I am amazed at the number and variety of refractors . They are very special. Because of their very special rendition of the night sky.
My only one is nothing special, although I am in the process of installing a 2 speed focuser..
Presently using a more appropriate mount with a CGX.

 

 

   I think your scope is special! 

  If you read Starlight Nights, the adventures of a stargazer, an autobiography by Leslie C. Peltier, and particularly the chapter entitled The Comet Seeker, I guarantee you'll see your scope as special too. 

[Joe G]

Hi

I picked up this scope lately. I was looking for a 80mm doublet but went for this as I always wondered what the viewing would be like through a triplet. It gives a clear sky tonight so hopefully I’ll get my first look at the stars