Bresser AR127

[bish789]

It has been reduced in price already.

I will be paying fuel costs for him to bring it so he's not too desperate.

If you look at the package as separates, I don't think £500 is too bad, as I was going to buy a better mount anyway so the fact it's a goto is a bonus.

So is the concensus from those in the know that this is a good buy?

[bish789]

4 minutes ago, Franklin said:

£1k telescope outfit for £500. Looks new, so it's a good deal, as long as the goto all works and the optics haven't been coloured in with felt-tip pen by some toddler!😄

Don't see the tripod spreader plate in the pics?

Widefield views of star clusters will be amazing through that thing.

I asked and he just hadn't put the spreader on for the pics. It's there

[Franklin]

Providing it's all in good order it's a good deal, 1/2 price in fact, if that's the kind of scope you're after. You already have a 130mm reflector, so the 127mm refractor is pretty similar, aperture wise. The scope and mount are a definate upgrade on the Astromaster though.

[bish789]

Just got these sent.

[Franklin]

That's the Hex focuser, looks like it could do with a clean up.

[bish789]

I'll clean it up, that's half the fun 'minting' it

[Tiny Clanger]

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Bit dusty, you can see why they want to sell it, not used in a while  🙂 

The key points to if it's worth it are the state of the glass, and the functioning of the mount.  If like on my 102, the dew shield is fixed on the 127, it would be quite difficult to get an accidental fingerprint on the front of the objective, but there might have been deliberate cleaning  attempts . I'd ask if it's been stored with the lens cover in place , because it is recessed into the dew shield rather than overlapping it, it's hard to tell from side on pic.s

You might ask for a head-on pic of the lens to check the state of it  , but it might not be a very good photo you get back because of the dew shield shadow.

Edited October 10, 2021 by Tiny Clanger
FFS (fat finger syndrome)

[Tiny Clanger]

5 minutes ago, bish789 said:

I'll clean it up, that's half the fun 'minting' it

You said 'I'll clean it up' , not 'I'd clean it up'  🙂 , I think you are largely decided !

The 102s is, as I said, a nice wide field 'scope , so I'm sure this will be even better at wide field with the extra 25mm aperture

[bish789]

Probably getting it on Wednesday.🤫

I think I've got a bargain after all of you guys on here have been giving me advice and info

[bish789]

11 minutes ago, Tiny Clanger said:

Bit dusty, you can see why they want to sell it, not used in a while  🙂 

The key points to if it's worth it are the state of the glass, and the functioning of the mount.  If like on my 102, the dew shield is fixed on the 127, it would be quite difficult to get an accidental fingerprint on the front of the objective, but there might have been deliberate cleaning  attempts . I'd ask if it's been stored with the lens cover in place , because it is recessed into the dew shield rather than overlapping it, it's hard to tell from side on pic.s

You might ask for a head-on pic of the lens to check the state of it  , but it might not be a very good photo you get back because of the dew shield shadow.

When he brings it I'll be checking it over well, any problems, no buy

[Tiny Clanger]

1 minute ago, bish789 said:

When he brings it I'll be checking it over well, any problems, no buy

I think that's an advantage you have, him bringing it to  you .  If you had driven over, investing time , fuel and effort, you might be less inclined to be picky, because you had already invested those three things in the 'scope. If it's just a few £ for fuel (as long as he doesn't drive a humvee or something) you have invested, you can be more detached when you inspect it.

What was that I said on your welcome thread, about tantalising collection only bargains to be had in Scotland ? ! 🙂

Heather

[bish789]

Yes had a little laugh about it.

Just missed out on a Vixen 80M for £15.

Can't win them all

Sometimes living here is a pain, and other times paradise for buyers.

[wibblefish]

I had some inquires on getting one of these from FLO the other week in terms of mounting so I think it worked about £415 for the OTA plus would need another £300-400 for either a skytee + tripod or an EQ5 and then extras like the fine focus heaxfocus upgrade / motor drives potentially so it seems like you got a good deal.

My head says I should get an 8" Dob as I already have a 90mm Frac but I keep looking a the 127S (and the 152 though I doubt I have the pennies)  would love to know your impressions of it on various objects (doubles / planets / dso) if you decide to get it as it looks like it could be fairly handy if a bit of a beast!  

Edited October 11, 2021 by wibblefish

[johninderby]

The 127L is a well known performer but have seen nothing about experience using the 127S. Will be intetested in hearing how the OP gets on with it.

[bish789]

I'm getting it on Wednesday.

I'll do a daylight setup and first clear night I'll have a look around and report back.

Wish me luck, don't like lemons, so won't be buying one (hopefully)🍋