A trio of scopes.

[centroid]

The new arrival (WO ZS66), is now mounted alongside the Meade triplet, with both scopes being 'piggy backed' on the 12" LX200R.

I made up a new mounting bar arrangement to allow the two refractors to 'sit' side by side on top of the SCT.

The 80 triplet is still, as was, mounted in 'rings', whereas I've mounted the 66 in a fixed position. Albeit I can adjust it laterally.

Just need a clear sky to see how the 66 works as a guide scope for the 80mm APO, then try it for wide field imaging, and see how much CA shows up in a colour image.

Apologies for the poor picture quality. I just 'grabbed' the wife's little Sony Cybershot, as it was handy.

Dave

[barkis]

Ready to go Dave. They all look quite comfortable together.

I'm sure you will soon be putting the little guy through his paces.

Hope it is a big success. Can't fail really.

Ron.

[MikeP]

Very neatly done Dave. Wish I had metal working skills like that.

Mike

[SteelRat]

That lil 66 is a pretty sweet looking addition Dave 8)

[Psychobilly]

Dave look coool

Wherever possible I would guide through the LX when imaging through the Triplet... the results will probably be so much better than if your were guiding through the 66...

I'm thinking of going for a triple setup but so that I can image through the SCT and STR at the same time to give a close up and wider field shot of the target at the same time...I use the CPC800 at f6.3 with a DSI II C to guide when I am imaging through the Megrez72...

The other option I am considering is OAG the SCT...waiting to see some setup pics from TJ to see how big this setup is...

The setup sweet and certianly gives you a lot of otptions though

Billy...

[moondog]

Cracking set up Dave. Hope it works out for you.

Not been able to use my ZS66 for a lot of imaging whilst in NZ but it seems to have very little CA. Hardly any different to the SW ED80, and that's a slower FR. For a travel scope the ZS66 has surprised me with the quality of its optics.

I look forward to your report once you've used the set up in anger.

8)

MD

[Doc]

Looks an awesome set up.

Bet you're well chuffed

[TheThing]

Wow, that is a lovely set up. Very covetable!

[steppenwolf]

Nice looking set-up, Dave - that will give you some great flexibility

[CELESCOPE]

Show off Dave , looks good , but will we ever get out again to use them , wanna buy an equinox 120 80 and 66 , oh and a C8 lol

but seriously , looks the business mate

Rog