Large binoculars on a Skytee 2

[moriniboy]

Recently acquired a pair of Helios Quantum 5's, obviously they are not a hand hold version at 7.2kg and require a decent mount to support them.

When I tried them on the Skytee 2 I found that the OE bar was not long enough when using a counterweight. The solution was to get a new bar made (260mm long) and it now works perfectly right up to zenith.

Looking forward to first light with the new set up tomorrow night.

[damnut]

Outstanding, the SKytee II is a really versatile mount.  You know the rules new kit = 30 nights of cloud, two tubes = 60.. I do like your optomism for clear skies tomorrow.. My local has a similar sign  .. Look forward to the obsy report.

[MAN or ASTROMAN]

Looks like a tremendous combination!

[Roy Challen]

Recently acquired a pair of Helios Quantum 5's, obviously they are not a hand hold version at 7.2kg and require a decent mount to support them.

When I tried them on the Skytee 2 I found that the OE bar was not long enough when using a counterweight. The solution was to get a new bar made (260mm long) and it now works perfectly right up to zenith.

Looking forward to first light with the new set up tomorrow night.

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That setup looks the nuts!

[Tonynexevo925]

So not portable then?

[moriniboy]

Don't even think it was that much.......honest 

[Tonynexevo925]

Maybe £150ish!?

I checked - not far off.

Can't wait for your feedback - hoping for clear skies

[Damo636]

Lovely setup!

[Tonynexevo925]

So did you get to use them last night?

[Chris]

Looks just the job, nice one

I'm hoping my 28x110's work ok on my new Skytee II. I've been really impressed with the Skytee so far

[moriniboy]

Out last night, and probably tonight as well.

Great widefield views only let down my the intense full moon, heres hoping for darker skies shortly.

Skytee 2 works brilliantly and the whole setup is easy to use, even the OE ep's are not shabby either.

As a comparison I also tried TV32mm plossls and TAL 25mm super plossls but need a few more nights to decide which work the best.

I can see this is going to be a long term relationship which may result in me selling my Baader binoviewers 

[Tonynexevo925]

Wow - that good then!!

Let me know if you do decide to sell the Baader Bino viewer - I might be interested

[moriniboy]

Now fitted a RDF, very useful.

[Tonynexevo925]

The rdf looks tiny - really gives perspective on size of the binocular!!