bosun21 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 24 minutes ago, cajen2 said: Is it? With the FPL-53 glass? I could swear I saw it as FPL-51. It’s identical to the Starfield 102 with FPL53 and Lanthanum lenses Edited February 3 by bosun21 Photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markse68 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 21 hours ago, globular said: I've given up waiting for an ES92/17 (to go with my ES92/12) and am excited to try the XW16.5 instead.... looking forward to hearing how you like it Glob Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajen2 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 9 hours ago, bosun21 said: It’s identical to the Starfield 102 with FPL53 and Lanthanum lenses Yes, cheers for that. Thinking about it, I have a vague recollection that there are two versions of this scope, one with FPL-51, though I don't know if that's the TS or Altair one. Edited February 3 by cajen2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badhex Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 13 minutes ago, cajen2 said: Yes, cheers for that. Thinking about it, I have a vague recollection that there are two versions of this scope, one with FPL-51, though I don't know if that's the TS or Altair one. Yes, identical as others have said, although the TS has a finder bracket included. I prefer the Starfield logo though. TS do another doublet line including a 102 F7 which they refer to as ED and not Photoline. The glass is apparently from Ohara but no mention as to specific types. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajen2 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Yes, I've just checked out my old emails. Astro shop.eu told me that one they were selling had the 51 glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbo Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 There are 2 versions of the TS Optic 102 f/7 , one says ED, that is the FPL51 model, the other is the TS Optics Photo Line 102 APO which uses the FPL53 lass which is the one I have. They look identical. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I finally received this lovely clicklock with adapter ring to replace the 2" eyepiece holder with the three screws shown in the picture. It is for me the perfect finishing touch for the 3" FT focuser, 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Time to see what all the fuss is about with 82° FOV with a newly purchased 16mm Nirvana. Massive thanks to everyone who helped me choose it. Also arrived with a no8 yellow for some testing on planetary/lunar with my higher powers. And to round it off an svbony guidescope bar which means I can free up a dovetail. Magic. Edited February 3 by Ratlet 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) The Nirvana eyepiece range is highly regarded and 16mm I find to be a sweet focal length, so I hope you enjoy it.... Edited February 3 by Saganite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 02/02/2023 at 11:31, globular said: I've given up waiting for an ES92/17 (to go with my ES92/12) and am excited to try the XW16.5 instead.... Spoiler alert... I suspect you will adore this eyepiece 😀 I love mine so much that I'm getting the XW23 too, and have already sold my XW20, XW30, Masuyama 16 & 26 and my XW14 is up for sale 😁 A full set of XW (3.5, 5, 7, 10, 16, 23 & 40) will now be my main eyepiece set going forward, with the APM SuperZoom 7.7-15.4, Nagler 3-6 & ES24 for the lightweight setup 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) A nice pair of Vixen LV20s. Should suit my new Maxbright IIs well, and will offer x52 native, x88 with 1.7x GPC and 117x with Baader Hyperion zoom barlow👍 My thanks to Tim @Franklin😊 Dave Edited February 3 by F15Rules Typo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globular Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 18 minutes ago, HollyHound said: Spoiler alert... I suspect you will adore this eyepiece 😀 I love mine so much that I'm getting the XW23 too, and have already sold my XW20, XW30, Masuyama 16 & 26 and my XW14 is up for sale 😁 A full set of XW (3.5, 5, 7, 10, 16, 23 & 40) will now be my main eyepiece set going forward, with the APM SuperZoom 7.7-15.4, Nagler 3-6 & ES24 for the lightweight setup 👍 I think you might me right 😉 I already have an N22T4 that I love, so I won't be rushing to get an XW23 - but I do already have the XW 7, 10 and 40 so I know the range and rate them very highly. If the 85 degree ones can match the 70s then I'll be very happy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffM54 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 01/02/2023 at 11:39, GeoffM54 said: The postman brought me this today Well pleased. Just need my new scope and I can start doing some serious learning. And now the other bits have turned up 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffM54 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 4 minutes ago, GeoffM54 said: And now the other bits have turned up Have to comment on the super fast delivery from FLO, brilliant as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 3 hours ago, F15Rules said: A nice pair of Vixen LV20s. Should suit my new Maxbright IIs well, and will offer x52 native, x88 with 1.7x GPC and 117x with Baader Hyperion zoom barlow👍 My thanks to Tim @Franklin😊 Dave Lovely Dave. There is something special about VIXEN...🤗 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) From one of our own members @kev100 thanks! Edited February 3 by Sunshine 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Chilli Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 @MartinB I'm sorry for delay but I was very busy recently. The mug is amazing. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDM Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 After much indecision I finally ordered a 350mm focal length quad refractor from Altair which arrived today. As ever very quick dispatch from Altair and the scope was well packed. My only disappointment was that they packed the obligatory cloud cover which looks like it could las a week! The scope seems very well made and should give me excellent wide views when partnered with my Altair 26C camera and I hope it will provide a good travel scope as well as complement my Esprit 100. Here it is on my Ioptron IEQ30 pro mount. Cheers Ian 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 24 minutes ago, IDM said: After much indecision I finally ordered a 350mm focal length quad refractor from Altair which arrived today. As ever very quick dispatch from Altair and the scope was well packed. My only disappointment was that they packed the obligatory cloud cover which looks like it could las a week! The scope seems very well made and should give me excellent wide views when partnered with my Altair 26C camera and I hope it will provide a good travel scope as well as complement my Esprit 100. Here it is on my Ioptron IEQ30 pro mount. Cheers Ian It's a little beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Well it's more substantial than I expected. Glad it's arrived after quite a wait just in time for a prolonged period of cloud. I wanted one of these APM super zoom since they were launched. I have to say it is reassuringly weighty and has the ooze of class when picked up, the same as when I hold a Tv or Nikon eyepiece. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy ES Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Turned up today after a 2 year & 1 month wait! 🥳 Now my EP collection is complete! Yeah right! 😂😂 Edited February 7 by Andy ES 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 32 minutes ago, Andy ES said: Turned up today after a 2 year & 1 month wait! 🥳 Now my EP collection is complete! Yeah right! 😂😂 Over two year wait for an EP? Omg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Andy ES said: Turned up today after a 2 year & 1 month wait! 🥳 Royal Mail? 😊 Last week a Christmas card was delivered to me - posted on Dec 15. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1smartcookie Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 minutes ago, JeremyS said: Royal Mail? 😊 Last week a Christmas card was delivered to me - posted on Dec 15. HAPPY CHRISTMAS , Jeremy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, JeremyS said: Royal Mail? 😊 Last week a Christmas card was delivered to me - posted on Dec 15. It seems like Royal Mail runs on Astro Physics timelines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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