saac Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) I tried to get a hold of a RASA 8 about 2 years ago but they had been withdrawn until a remedy to the mirror flare issue had been found. Well I still had the itch and a few weeks ago the postman (DPD) delivered this little gem. I've been enjoying fettling it to get ready for the darker nights but here is a first light, comprising 30 x 60s subs (no guiding). I'm pretty excited about the prospects of seeing what it can deliver but first the hard work of getting it properly dialled in. The weird stars were not that unexpected as the RASA designs are apparently very sensitive to accurate collimation, tilt and focus. I've yet to check collimation so that's the first step I guess. Here's to a good autumn/winter session Jim Edited August 23 by saac 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffsAndAstro Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 The detail for 30 mins is pretty cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 1 hour ago, TiffsAndAstro said: The detail for 30 mins is pretty cool. Yes, that side of it is pleasing, I just hope sorting the stars doesn't become a chore. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffsAndAstro Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 42 minutes ago, saac said: Yes, that side of it is pleasing, I just hope sorting the stars doesn't become a chore. Jim Didn't even notice until you said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 FLO done it again only paid for this yesterday afternoon just come now less than 24hrs later. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 23 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: FLO done it again only paid for this yesterday afternoon just come now less than 24hrs later. We are spoiled by FLO's service, in a nice way Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Postie yesterday, but opened today while sat in the caravan, as away. A used very fine book from @Stridor, the inner wrapping paper packaging made me laugh, told the Mrs it was a present. I hope it will fire me up to widen my double star observing and more than the obvious few. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saac Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 25 minutes ago, Alan White said: Postie yesterday, but opened today while sat in the caravan, as away. A used very fine book from @Stridor, the inner wrapping paper packaging made me laugh, told the Mrs it was a present. I hope it will fire me up to widen my double star observing and more than the obvious few. I was wondering how the posite found you in your caravan and then I re read your post. I'm being a bit slow today Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 4 minutes ago, saac said: I was wondering how the posite found you in your caravan and then I re read your post. I'm being a bit slow today Jim In the early summer, the postie found us on our pitch on Anglesey, very impressed with that. So no, your not being slow, I was unclear. Postie was to home this time and I brought it with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenstargazer Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 58 minutes ago, Alan White said: Postie yesterday, but opened today while sat in the caravan, as away. A used very fine book from @Stridor, the inner wrapping paper packaging made me laugh, told the Mrs it was a present. I hope it will fire me up to widen my double star observing and more than the obvious few. Springer astronomy publications well worth a browse, some interesting titles. My favourite was Astro Physics is Easy - true until the last 3 chapters ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 1 hour ago, Alan White said: Postie yesterday, but opened today while sat in the caravan, as away. A used very fine book from @Stridor, the inner wrapping paper packaging made me laugh, told the Mrs it was a present. I hope it will fire me up to widen my double star observing and more than the obvious few. I was looking at that as I am a big double star fan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 @wookie1965 so far an interesting read and fairly easy reading, only thing I would say is small text size 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globular Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 27 minutes ago, Alan White said: only thing I would say is small text size Are the dots above the i's resolved or split? 😆 [Sorry. I'd be out observing, as it's clear for a change, but everything is wobbly so I'm at a loose end while I wait for / hope things improve.] 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heliumstar Posted Monday at 22:37 Share Posted Monday at 22:37 Picked this bad boy today. Got Optec Directsync focuser and Riccardi 0.75x reducer in the package as well, and a handle! Ebay find. Sometimes it's worth adding an item you want to the watchlist as sellers send very attractive offers every once in a while. I was looking for LZOS for awhile and universe was good to me today. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffsAndAstro Posted Tuesday at 09:15 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:15 evri were out early today. sv220 and a spare holder. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globular Posted Tuesday at 09:43 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:43 11 hours ago, heliumstar said: I was looking for LZOS for awhile and universe was good to me today. Very nice. Very jealous. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST_Steve Posted Tuesday at 10:05 Share Posted Tuesday at 10:05 11 hours ago, heliumstar said: Picked this bad boy today Hopefully you’ll be very happy with this scope. I absolutely love my LZOS 100 f8… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted Tuesday at 10:26 Share Posted Tuesday at 10:26 1 hour ago, TiffsAndAstro said: evri were out early today. sv220 and a spare holder. Good filter that. I use mine a lot for visual too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted Tuesday at 10:54 Share Posted Tuesday at 10:54 12 hours ago, heliumstar said: ...... I was looking for LZOS for awhile and universe was good to me today.... That should be a superb scope. I loved my 130 F/9.2 LZOS which I owned for 8 years. Best optics I've ever looked through I think 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffsAndAstro Posted Tuesday at 11:19 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:19 53 minutes ago, Ratlet said: Good filter that. I use mine a lot for visual too. hope so lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun21 Posted Tuesday at 11:23 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:23 12 hours ago, heliumstar said: Picked this bad boy today. Got Optec Directsync focuser and Riccardi 0.75x reducer in the package as well, and a handle! Ebay find. Sometimes it's worth adding an item you want to the watchlist as sellers send very attractive offers every once in a while. I was looking for LZOS for awhile and universe was good to me today. Lovely piece of glass. I may consider looking for one for myself in the 100 - 130mm range. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted Tuesday at 11:30 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:30 (edited) Not the postman, picked up by myself in a book rummage A blast from the past dated 1978 and was possibly released a few years too late then as more things were becoming available. Enjoyed it in a fit of nostalgia. I just need a car half shaft now for my new mount…. Edited Tuesday at 11:30 by Alan White typos of course 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted Tuesday at 14:12 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:12 (edited) This was recommended to me from a friend £25 not a bad bay bargain. Edited Tuesday at 14:48 by wookie1965 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave scutt Posted Tuesday at 14:41 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:41 Thanks to @garryblueboy for some TV smooth side plossls 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave scutt Posted Tuesday at 14:41 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:41 Hi Paul I don't think it's a good idea to advertise your address. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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