Starfield 102mm (Doublet) vs Askar 103mm (Triplet)

[Ratlet]

3 hours ago, Elp said:

This one:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-120mm-saddle-handle-bar.html

Definitely enough room for your hand (one) as otherwise I wouldn't have installed it, came in handy when I was installing the OTA at head height into a mount saddle.

Is that the right length of handle?  I got one of the variants and needed the 203mm handle ( I went SVBONY though because I am a cheap human being).

[Elp]

13 minutes ago, Ratlet said:

Is that the right length of handle?  I got one of the variants and needed the 203mm handle ( I went SVBONY though because I am a cheap human being).

From my research this was the best fit for a reasonable price, as I also wanted the rail for GS or asiair fitment. You obviously have to alter the tube ring spacing on the base dovetail to bring them closer:

 

[Ratlet]

1 hour ago, Elp said:

From my research this was the best fit for a reasonable price, as I also wanted the rail for GS or asiair fitment. You obviously have to alter the tube ring spacing on the base dovetail to bring them closer:

 

I need to double check the spacing on the dovetail that came with the scope.  I completely forgot I swapped mine for a different one (one of my mounts has that silly pin on the saddle that chews up dovetails).  Been recommending the svbony handle to people and it might not be the best option for the dovetail that comes with it. 😳

[Elp]

I wouldn't discredit my dovetail being non standard, but it looks right, slot down the middle so I can place rings variable distance apart.

[Ratlet]

55 minutes ago, Elp said:

I wouldn't discredit my dovetail being non standard, but it looks right, slot down the middle so I can place rings variable distance apart.

I'm  worried about mine being nonstandard also and suggesting people buy a handle based on the lengths of the third party dovetail I'm using.  Would hate if I made someone buy the wrong bit

[Elp]

5 minutes ago, Ratlet said:

I'm  worried about mine being nonstandard also and suggesting people buy a handle based on the lengths of the third party dovetail I'm using.  Would hate if I made someone buy the wrong bit

I wouldn't worry too much, some ounce of common sense is required in this hobby to find solutions to the individuals requirements, and manufacturers are known to chop and change parts along the way, I don't think my focuser is a current version either but it's still fairly solid.