OXO Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Hi All,Been looking around the Net for the older version of Skywatcher 127 is there one? or was Skymax there first Mak's?James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I think the Starmax was the first from Skywatcher / Helios. I don't recall a Helios editionRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 That's pretty good news hopefully i will explain later CheersJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Humm sounds like one has a plan!!Ok. I await an update in due courseRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Humm sounds like one has a plan!!Ok. I await an update in due courseRobIt certainly does! I just hope he hasn't gazumped me on russ's Mak Skywatcher/Orion is the oringinal scope, Helios never came out with a Mak. Strange when you think they had the same refractors/newts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dont worry Gaz i would never do that matey and russ wouldnt let anyone anyway It is weird that GazJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Ahh nice one Gaz, welcome to the 127 club!! (when received). I love my little 127. I'm sure you will also!.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dont worry Gaz i would never do that matey and russ wouldnt let anyone anyway It is weird that GazJamesSo, c'mon, have you got a good deal on the go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 I might have i will find out tommorow Gaz and let you all know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Ahh nice one Gaz, welcome to the 127 club!! (when received). I love my little 127. I'm sure you will also!.Rob A Mak is the only major type of scope I've never owned, you never hear a bad word about them generally so I thought I'd see what all the fuss is about.I'm pretty certian russ will be putting the money from the sale towards that Skywatcher 150mm Mak that he and James have been drooling over all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I might have i will find out tommorow Gaz and let you all know Hopefully we'll both have good news eh? I don't know whether to mail the guy before I go to bed, or will i look a bit keen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Hope russ get's that 150 Mak it look's the dog dangleys! i would get one if funds were not tied up so much with other things to get(canon 300d,Skymax 127 ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC ETC LOL)...James still drooling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Yep I understand thats the plan... anyway I'm 100% sure your going to be pleased, and just in time for Mars!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Okay James, you're gonna have to spill the beans matey because i can't go to bed without knowing. :? About your original question. Yes there was an earlier version. It was called the Viewmax 127 before being renamed to Skymax. My first 127 was the Viewmax.The Orion Starmax is what earned the 127 it's reputation.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 Let you know tommorow matey :twisted: may all fall apart yet..James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Let you know tommorow matey :twisted: may all fall apart yet..James...the plot thickens....my guess is a swap for James' 102 f5, any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Let me just say, without this sounding like a sales pitch in light of the fact I sold mine. But the 127 is one of the best, if not the best scope i've owned. And that includes beating 2 x 10" Meade SCT's, an Intes 603 and 2 x Orion Optics newts.Stunning scope. Still can't get over how well it imaged Mars the other morning. Although the TV Powermate played a big part in that.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 I couldnt possiably comment (HOUSE OF CARDS,TO PLAY A KING...TV SHOW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Let me just say, without this sounding like a sales pitch in light of the fact I sold mine. So which mug did you get to buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Let me just say, without this sounding like a sales pitch in light of the fact I sold mine. So which mug did you get to buy it? Oh he was a right sucker, believed every word. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 Deal didnt go through oh well see whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Sorry to hear that James. Keep hunting matey. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Thats a [removed word]. Hopefully another will come up soon.Keep looking matey.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 Thats a [removed word]. Hopefully another will come up soon.Keep looking matey.RussGoing to sell my C6-R i think and get that Skymax 150 seems a good move, shame because the views from the C6-R are really superb but alas it's too heavy for me :? ..Russ are you still thinking about getting this scope? 445 quid from warehouse express for the OTA is really good.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Hi James,I spoke to Ian at Rother Valley today. His site may say £460 but he says he'll offer a good deal if you get one from him. But as i said before, if you haven't got all the money now, then Warehouse's £445 plus 9 months Buy now Pay later is impossible to beat.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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