IB20 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 25/01/2022 at 20:07, John said: My most "grab and go" setup was this one which was truly a one handed lift outside and no cooldown time needed: What scope is that if you don’t mind me asking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip R Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 31 minutes ago, IB20 said: What scope is that if you don’t mind me asking? It is the TeleVue Ranger. I have the green 'powder coat' finish, as shown below. The specs are... f/l:480mm - obj: 70mm - f:6.85 Edited January 28 by Philip R 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip R Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 When I was on furlough, I made this... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajen2 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 26 minutes ago, Philip R said: When I was on furlough, I made this... Love it....the Nagler's bigger than the scope! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, IB20 said: What scope is that if you don’t mind me asking? Sorry for the slow reply - I missed your question. As Philip R says it is a Tele Vue Ranger. Long out of production now I'm afraid. Very light and compact with good performance although it is more of a well corrected achromat than an apo. My scope went to Roger Vine so that he could review it for his website: http://www.scopeviews.co.uk/TVRanger.htm 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Challen Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) It's a refractor, it's grab-n-go. Now weighing in at 3kg exactly. Edited January 30 by Roy Challen 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Finally got my scope back from the paint sprayer, thanks @Peter Drew for doing such a great job of the OTA and Finder. Purple and Black works well. Then I wanted a contrasting colour that also worked and decided red was the next colour so the mount was got via a certain online store, liquid head, very sturdy and I hand painted the tripod and pillar. I replaced on 0.956 focuser with a 1.25, slotted in a Svbony dielectric diagonal and this is the finished product. Total weight is 5KG which is easily one handed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargares Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Sat on an AZ GTI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPeace Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Always ready. Is happy to be carried out, and back in, and out again to the rhythm of the gaps in the clouds. Perfectly content to stand by my desk and be admired in daylight. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I bought this mount to replace my ball head. Can't wait for a clear warmer nite. Sitting on the floor it sure feels solid with that 2lb counter weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Challen Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 12 hours ago, LDW1 said: I bought this mount to replace my ball head. Can't wait for a clear warmer nite. Sitting on the floor it sure feels solid with that 2lb counter weight. Just got the same mount myself, and is that a 3LT tripod I see? I also use one although it is a little bit wobbly, my Horizon 8115 is much sturdier but doesn't fit in my rucksack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, Roy Challen said: Just got the same mount myself, and is that a 3LT tripod I see? I also use one although it is a little bit wobbly, my Horizon 8115 is much sturdier but doesn't fit in my rucksack. Those photos don't show the final height of the tripod, it will be considerably lower as it will be used with an astro chair which should make it even more stable but as I mention even now it feeis pretty solid with those small f4.2-f6 scopes. That tripod is a GEEKOTO AT24 Pro Dreamer, I have a couple more heavier built tripods that I might try but it would make the gng a lot heavier. I just received mine as well so I have yet to give it an initial tryout. Edited February 5 by LDW1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Another iteration of the grab and go; FC76Q with binoviewers on Scopetech/Gitzo combo. Easy lift outside and super sharp views. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joacim Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) A Skywatcher Evostar 80 on a Ayo Vamo traveler/Berlebach 2042 tripod. Got everything assembled yesterday so haven't tested it out yet. Edited February 7 by Joacim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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