Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)

[Piero]

3 hours ago, Cjg said:

Congrats Piero,

Of course your incoming beauty explains all the cloud we are experiencing here in the East ? Look forward to reading your first light report.

Chris

Thank you Chris!

LOL.. i was thinking exactly about this yesterday... The problem is... I still need to buy a few other things! 

Edited July 29, 2017 by Piero

[Piero]

13 hours ago, garryblueboy said:

Nice one don't think you will be disappointed 

Thanks Garry!

I really doubt I will! 

[Piero]

Okay, the mount is sorted. I pressed the button for a black AOKswiss AYO II. 

Now, tripod to choose... 

Edited July 30, 2017 by Piero

[GavStar]

Attached is a photo of my preferred focuser setup. But as per previous comments all options are rather good!!

 

[Piero]

25 minutes ago, GavStar said:

Attached is a photo of my preferred focuser setup. But as per previous comments all options are rather good!!

 

Superb!

Out of curiosity, is that a 2" BBHS?  

[GavStar]

11 minutes ago, Piero said:

Superb!

Out of curiosity, is that a 2" BBHS?  

Indeed it is!

[Piero]

18 minutes ago, GavStar said:

Indeed it is!

Nice! Mirror or prism?  

[Stu]

Which FT adaptor is that Gavin? Looks very different to mine?

[GavStar]

Mirror. I was dissuaded from getting the larger 2 inch prism by reports (bill p's first diagonal comparison) that it has some observable ca whereas the smaller t2 did not show this. I have the t2 bbhs prism but like the 2 inch mirror bbhs since it allows me to use my 21mm ethos to its fullest extent.

Edited July 31, 2017 by GavStar

[GavStar]

2 minutes ago, Stu said:

Which FT adaptor is that Gavin? Looks very different to mine?

Stu, I was just thinking that when I saw pictures of your scope earlier today.

I had to make a special request from flo for it to get it direct from starlight instruments. 

Link from starlight is attached

http://starlightinstruments.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=38_60&product_id=405

[GavStar]

There is another possibility that I've installed it incorrectly!! Maybe next Walton meeting we can compare and check I haven't done anything silly...

[Stu]

13 minutes ago, GavStar said:

Stu, I was just thinking that when I saw pictures of your scope earlier today.

I had to make a special request from flo for it to get it direct from starlight instruments. 

Link from starlight is attached

http://starlightinstruments.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=38_60&product_id=405

Ahh, now I remember. Mine is the A20-302 which was originally for the FS60C and FC76DC but it also fits the 100. The one you have looks neater and nicely profiled but in some ways I like seeing the original silver trim as with mine. Both do the job though so no problems  

[Piero]

The Tak arrived today!     

And the finish is superb! 

 

 

[JeremyS]

Congratulations Piero - looks perfect!

Jeremy

[Stu]

Lovely job Piero. I think you are going to like it  

[Piero]

So, now I have to seriously think about the mount!  

 

My photo tripod is really at the limit...

The AYO II will arrive within 6 months..

Potential solutions so far:

1.  add to extra screws to safely attach the dovetail to the Tak clamshell and use the photo tripod. 

2.  like 1, but get a proper tripod, so that the current head works on a sturdier base. (Eventually I have to get a tripod anyway). 

3.  get a proper tripod and a temporary AZ5 to be sold after the AYOII arrives.

4.  get a complete AZ4/AZ5 and resell it after the AYOII arrives. Get a proper tripod then. 

5.  .....

mm.. 

[Piero]

 

Thank you @JeremyS and @Stu !  I already like it a lot! Look forward to trying it out! 

[John]

Very nice Piero

Tak know how to pack a scope too !

6 months is a long time to wait to be able to see what the scope can really do. Worth sorting a decent interim mount / tripod I reckon.

 

[Piero]

1 minute ago, John said:

Very nice Piero

Tak know how to pack a scope too !

6 months is a long time to wait to be able to see what the scope can really do. Worth sorting a decent interim mount / tripod I reckon.

 

I think you are right.  

[Stu]

AZ5 looks like quite a decent temporary option

[Piero]

Just spotted an ABS ads for an AZ4 with steel tripod by a SGL member! That could be a nice solution for now!   

Hopefully it is still available!  

[Piero]

Wow, that was luck! The new baby, who is now sleeping after the long travel, will soon observe sitting on an AZ4! Thanks Chris! 

 

p.s. just being promoted to Brown Dwarf! 

Edited August 2, 2017 by Piero

[jetstream]

Piero, congrats for a fine purchase! Great scope!

[Piero]

Thanks Everyone!

Difficult to forecast the next clear night, after all these purchases now! LOL!

Edited August 3, 2017 by Piero

[John]

4 hours ago, Piero said:

Difficult to forecast the next clear night, after all these purchases now! LOL!

As long as the scope is still within warranty, you are OK ! (it has been really rotten lately here )