190 Mak/Newt in situ.

[barkis]

Well, when I say in situ, I put it on the EQ6 alongside the ED80 to check the balance. It barely equalises, so by the time it is loaded with Electric Focuser, Camera, filter wheel etc. another weight is required. Anyway, the combination will more likely be the M/Newt + zs66 for guiding.

This is just a posy pic. but I thought you might like to see too.

Ron. :oops:

(click to enlarge)

[JohnC]

Nice set up.

[Astro_Baby]

I saw one first hand a few days ago and I have to say the Mak/Newt was beautiful - gorgeous piece of kit and if only I had the cash.....sighs

[Whippy]

Very nice Ron, you might want to open that blind when you use it though .

Tony..

[barkis]

I saw one first hand a few days ago and I have to say the Mak/Newt was beautiful - gorgeous piece of kit and if only I had the cash.....sighs

I know what you mean A_B, I had to pause my retirement to raise some of the bread for this. I was just determined to have one. You are right, it is a great looking instrument.

I just hope I can do it justice with some good images.

Thanks.

Ron.

[thing]

Looking good Ron, lovely set up.

[barkis]

Very nice Ron, you might want to open that blind when you use it though .

Tony..

That's how useless I am Tony. :laughing2:

[lunator]

Ron

Looks good

I'm certain you'll master it

Chers

Ian

[kev 102 42]

nice bit of scope [removed word] very nice Ron .............kev

[Doc]

Looks impressive Ron.

[FLO]

Looking forward to your first-light report Ron

[beamish]

XLNT Ron, cooooool

Karlo

[RobH]

Very nice Ron...Christmas is a little early this year then!!

Cheers

Rob

[markcol]

Love posy pics Ron, good luck with your classy setup.

Mark

[geoff_k]

Ron

Looks pretty good. Given the weather normally associated with new purchases you should be able to use it around March next year.

Seriously, can't wait to see some images long before then.

Geoff

[SteelRat]

Nice one Ron 8) Enjoy mate.

[barkis]

Cheers guys, The telescope really is well put together. Very solid, and oozing class.

SteveL's M42 posted today is testement to the scopes quality, It will be a while before I come even close to the ability Steve has. But, I will have to knuckle down to the task.

Thanks again for the kind words.

Ron.

[Viking]

Ron,

Looks good. SteveL and others will have to take a back seat when you start producing the goods.

On an important funding issue. Have been out busking on the streets of Carlisle?

John

[Psychobilly]

Should be a superb setup Ron Certainly looks the biz...

I want one soooooo much.... just I'd have to add an EQ6 as well so out of reach at the moment

Billy...

[Beyond_Vision]

That looks a fantastic setup Ron lets hope the skies clear for you

Regards

Kevin

[jgs001]

Ohh, that looks very nice Ron

[GazOC]

Thats a great looking setup Ron.

[durr]

Does anyone know if a HEQ5 Pro mount would handle one of these? Steve

[barkis]

Does anyone know if a HEQ5 Pro mount would handle one of these? Steve

Steve, I weighed my OTA, and with the the rings and finder attached, it came up 10.2Kgs, about 22.5 lbs.

I have no Idea what the HEQ5 Pro can safely support, but someone will let you know.

Ron.

PS

I believe the HEQ5 Pro can carry 18 Kgs. So Easy Peasy for the Mak/ Newt.

[durr]

Hello Ron, thanks for the info, what with the astrofest coming up i might be tempted to spend some cash. Ron, just out of interest how does the telescope perform visually I use Hyperion and Vixen Lanthamum eyepieces and any ideas how I can smuggle this past her who must be obeyed. :whip2: Steve.