moriniboy Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Just curious, its stated in the blurb that the scope is 11.2kg and when I lifted it something seemed off, I decided to check mine and it was 9.0kg. Wondering if my scales are way out (lol) or are the original Altair specs wrong. Could you please check yours and post the findings to settle this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude_with_the_tube Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 your scales are coorect,its a short focal length frac so 9kgs sounds right.My Vixen being F9 was a tad over 10kg after i did all the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Can I ask what mount you intend to use with the 152 and is it for visual of astrophotography. ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have an AZEQ6 GT (alt az) or a Skytee 2 and it will be purely visual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 A Dutch owner of a V2 152/900 (white, badged Tecnosky), weighed his, with rings, handle & dovetail at 9.2kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Great thanks everyone, I think Altair need to revisit their blurb as 11.2kg will probably put people off especially if they have smaller mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, moriniboy said: Great thanks everyone, I think Altair need to revisit their blurb as 11.2kg will probably put people off especially if they have smaller mounts. That is very interesting! I had certainly been a little put off by the weight, but will definitely consider one of these now, they seem like excellent scopes, and I do like the red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have been thinking about getting one for some time, ..... 9kg is not bad at all. I wouldn't mind white or red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have emailed Altair, let's see if they respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Condon Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hi Stuart, Yes, this is a very good scope given the price. On the issue of weight, the real issue is how the weight is distributed on the scope plus the accessories, if evenly done it will put less strain on the mount. Altair Astro state on their website the following.... At only 760mm length when the dewshield is folded back, the Starwave 152 one of the most portable 6" aperture refractors on the market today. It will put less strain on your mount too, because the 11.2kg weight is distributed along a shorter length than other larger refractors, so torque / moment-arm effects are minimised. Remember there could be a weight difference between the older version with 2" crayford focuser and the newer version as it has a 3" dual crayford focuser plus I believe the optics have been improved... The red looks great and is a real eye catcher in the showroom. If you are interested in the Altair Astro Starwave 152, then maybe a visit to Tring Astronomy Centre in Tring may help you. They have one display. No doubt Neil and Jane will let you remove the scope off the iOptron CEM-60 CE mount to check the weight! (... don't drop it!!!!) http://www.tringastro.co.uk/starwave-152-v2-red-tube-achromat-refractor-telescope-7921-p.asp Trust the above sets your mind at rest. Cheers Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Wow, I never thought of actually weighing mine to see if it's 9 or 11kg. I've got the 3" Crawford so it should be as heavy as it can get. Mine is white but there is no other difference from red than the color and price. I'll check the weight (approx with scales) and get back. I was concerned it would tax an EQ5 too much but so far it's been fine, perhaps because it doesn't weigh as much as I thought it did! Hopefully not too far off topic, but are you happy with yours? I like the wide fields and huge aperture to soak up DSO light. Globs are particularly smart in this tube. Short f ratio makes snap focus a bit more work. Others may think differently but I think CA is under control here. I've had some very pleasant sessions on Jupiter with no filters. Enjoy that red!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanderfish Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Interesting. My white tube with 3" dual speed seems light to me, easy to pick up. Probably 9Kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 OK @moriniboy, mine is weighing in at 8.5 kg with no finder or diagonal onboard. Have I got the same scope here?!!! Only using bath scales so let's say about 9kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Red paint must weigh a touch more lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 A friend has just confirmed the weight of his older Lyra 152 (re-badged TS) at 12.6kg which includes a losmandy dovetail and a 1.25" diagonal. Must have been the diagonal which upped the weight then :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanderfish Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Losmandy Dovetail has to weigh over a Kilo, so perhaps the weight of these older Lyras was in fact 11.2Kg? Anyway if anyone is looking for one, I just saw a TS branded one of these appear on Astrobuysell UK. I reckon it's overpriced by £50 but provided the seller is open to more sensible offers it won't be on there long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanderfish Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I suspect the newer 3" focuser is actually lighter than the older ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey-T Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Last time I checked the red one was cheaper than the white one, just after Brexit so it could have changed again Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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