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27 minutes ago, MakeItSo said:

Got my Esprit 150 and ADM dual mounting weaponry (from IKI and FLO) and  spent the morning setting it up...

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Honestly? I make using a manual dual speed focuser (visual only) look painfully awkward. Add in multiple EP's and its Inspector Clouseau farcical. I look at rigs like this with all the comprehension of a banana.

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57 minutes ago, steveex2003 said:

Honestly? I make using a manual dual speed focuser (visual only) look painfully awkward. Add in multiple EP's and its Inspector Clouseau farcical. I look at rigs like this with all the comprehension of a banana.

To be honest, I am not entirely happy with this; I feel some flexure in the system when it slews and who knows how much mirror shift/flop I am going to have. I really want to have the Edge set up for planetary and lunar (and for my kids) but it may be more hassle than its worth. Just not sure yet. 

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Dantooine

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On 11/06/2020 at 10:44, Alan White said:

A much smaller but equally pleasing arrival from @FLO
Should make use of the Vixen at Zenith less nerve wracking now!
and gives 10 mm more in focus than I had as well.

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They really hold on tight. A small insurance premium. 

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This arrived on Monday from the good people at @FLO... a StellaMira 80mm ED f/10... my very first ED refractor 😀. Can't wait to get a chance to use it, but fear I may have extended the period of clouds with this purchase... if so, my apologies 🤞

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14 minutes ago, johninderby said:

That does look a bit familiar. 🤔.   😁😁😁

Indeed it does, and I have you to thank, as during my "lurking" here, I was avidly following the release of this and your subsequent unboxing and first light 😀. 

I've tested it terrestrially and it seems so much sharper and "vivid" compared to the ST80 and ST120 which I have been using up until now (fine scopes that they are).

It's sitting in its case awaiting some clear skies and then it's getting a shot at the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and some easy doubles (I'm still a beginner!).

I have already modified the internals of the case with pluck foam (again saw your mod) and replaced the Vixen dovetail with a StellaMira Losmandy one.

Cheers

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14 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

This arrived on Monday from the good people at @FLO... a StellaMira 80mm ED f/10... my very first ED refractor 😀. Can't wait to get a chance to use it, but fear I may have extended the period of clouds with this purchase... if so, my apologies 🤞

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That’s a thing of beauty. 

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3 minutes ago, johninderby said:

You will enjoy using it. Bet you think WOW the first time you look at the moon or Jupiter etc. 👍🏻

I've got a Mak 127, which is amazing for the Moon, but I've heard so much about the good refractors, so hoping to be wowed 😀

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1 minute ago, HollyHound said:

Thanks, it is indeed... it's also a fingerprint magnet, hence why they supply a little polishing cloth I suppose 😄

Is it mainly for visuals? Plenty of time for cleaning at the moment ☁️ 

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HollyHound

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4 minutes ago, Dantooine said:

Is it mainly for visuals? Plenty of time for cleaning at the moment ☁️ 

Totally, I am staying away from astrophotography for now, as I'm just learning and appreciating looking. Especially in the current world situation, it's been a really peaceful way to spend a few hours some evenings 😀

If I ever go down that route then will need something faster, but I'm very content for now.

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8 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Totally, I am staying away from astrophotography for now, as I'm just learning and appreciating looking. Especially in the current world situation, it's been a really peaceful way to spend a few hours some evenings 😀

If I ever go down that route then will need something faster, but I'm very content for now.

Sounds identical to me. A few months, 6 actually, where’s the time gone.. I got an Altair 102ed-r. Your stellamira looks the same amazing quality and I’m sure you will see well with it. 

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2 hours ago, Jimmy Rocket said:

Got my new SkyWatcher 9x50 Right Angled Erect Image finderscope today !!! 15920352063955548509056773346270.thumb.jpg.1c51adcfaa9f53435e5d59c3584f4766.jpg

I expect you wondering if you would get it today or Monday. Maybe even some cloud gaps tonight. Enjoy. 

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Got my new SkyWatcher 9x50 Right Angled Erect Image finderscope today !!! 15920352063955548509056773346270.thumb.jpg.1c51adcfaa9f53435e5d59c3584f4766.jpg

Nice, you’ll enjoy that... I have the same, which I’m using to (try and) learn “star hopping” 🤞

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johninderby

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Great value for money finders.

Although you might not want to spend any more one of these low profile finder brackets is an option.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guiding-Telescope-Diameter-Finders-astrophotography/dp/B07RQT5CHV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=svbony+guide+scope+bracket&qid=1592044467&sr=8-1

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17 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Great value for money finders.

Although you might not want to spend any more one of these low profile finder brackets is an option.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guiding-Telescope-Diameter-Finders-astrophotography/dp/B07RQT5CHV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=svbony+guide+scope+bracket&qid=1592044467&sr=8-1

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Yes to be honest the bracket is a bit of an eye sore, don't know why they don't paint them black? That is a nice svbony bracket you have though. 

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