OXO Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Hi All,Received a 80mm F/5 Refractor Celestron yesterday looks really nice from the outside but as yet i have not had chance to try it yet outside. The purpose of this scope is so i can take it with me on my nightly walks out of the Lightpollution this works great with my Photo Tripod all pack's away in a Travel/Shoulder bag.Another reason to is for wide field imaging on the Heq5 mount hehe i think the mount will take it .I'll post a pic later of the setup.JamesPS:Thanks Jamie for the scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Looking forward to the pic James (the Grab & Go refractor seems to be breeding!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 (the Grab & Go refractor seems to be breeding!)Very true Steve i think it's down to the clouds and getting quick peeps in between the Gaps ...Iam hopeing too use the scope for bird watching too Caz,I'l use the bench's for my eyepieces and Flask of Tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I have a 80/f5 scope in the shape of a nexstar 80gt. It's a great little scope and very portable. Even fully loaded on it's tripod with goto I can pick the whole lot up with one hand and walk it into the backyard. The only bugbear i have with it is that it doesn't take 2" eyepieces for those REALLY wide field views. I was half considering buying an 80ED to replace the OTA and keep the tripod/goto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Looking forward to seeing some images James. Got any targets in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Cheers Martin, Targets Mmmmmmmm first one to come to mind is the American Nebula end of April it's quite a wide one but i reakon i may just get it in the Dslr if not 2 images stiched hehe..Pics soon just setting up software on new Lappy..James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Gorden whats the GOTO like on those 80's mate?James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Cheers Martin, Targets Mmmmmmmm first one to come to mind is the American Nebula end of April it's quite a wide one but i reakon i may just get it in the Dslr if not 2 images stiched hehe..Pics soon just setting up software on new Lappy..JamesFantastic choice. Your set up should be just the job. another S@N appearance in the making methinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 it.... works...... sort of heheto be honest i dont use the goto that much. I just like to use the controller to slew the scope and use the red dot finder to search for whatever takes my fancy. Im a lazy astronomer hehe.If you can get one of those new fangled sky align hand controllers i've heard they are fantastic. just point the scope at any 3 bright objects and your aligned and done. Mine you have to level the tube and point at north, then align on 2 stars. It's a bit tedious and i prefer to just use the slewing tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Great scopes James.....especially the Celestron in it's nice gleaming black paint job......no Skywatcher powderpuff blue Look forward to the images and reports.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 LOL powder puff blue :shock: :whip2: do like scopes black i have too admit, much like the 8" scope Ant owns Fab!Cheers RussJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I always get greasy fingerprints on black scopes, I prefer white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wash ya hands more often :nono: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wash ya hands more often :nono: or buy white scopes!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thats nothing JD, theres a guy called Andy in this months S@N magazine letters section who only changes his underwear as often as most people buy new scopes. :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thats nothing JD, theres a guy called Andy in this months S@N magazine letters section who only changes his underwear as often as most people buy new scopes. :shock: :shock:Wouldn't wanna be a pair of his pants!!!!!!!!! :insects1: :insects1: :insects1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Really :shock: Thats pretty awful that imagine the wiff from him eeeewwwwwww some people eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hey... glad to here you have a new scope matey, nice one.Awaiting picys now mateRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks Rob theres a pic in the members equipment section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonCopestake Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I always get greasy fingerprints on black scopes, I prefer white.What about champagne and white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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