New C8 almost complete

[mike bacanin]

The C8 i recently bought has finally seen 1st light.

The scope is mounted on a Vixen GP with dual drives.

Tripod is a Berlebach Uni 18.

Scope upgrades are Moonlite SCT dual speed focusser and a new carry strap assembly as per the 1980's SPC8's, sourced from Don at Astro Parts Outlet USA.

Its also equipped with Celestron Dewshield, BCF Heater and Kendrick dewstrap.

Eyepieces i use are zeiss 12.5 ortho, TV 10.5 plossl,(on the way) and Tak 7mm ortho with a televue 1.25 everbrite.

I just star tested this evening and the factory collimation is perfect.

The whole mount whilst very rigid, is easy to carry.

I look forward to some nice views soon.

mike

[tom.yates]

Looks great mike you should get some great view mate

[dweller25]

That's a classic setup Mike.

I was out tonight too

Clear skies.

[mike bacanin]

Thanks Tom and David!

It takes a bit of time and trouble to find exactly what you need but its worth it in the end.

The carry strap is a great thing, so easy to manage the ota. Pity its not still available as a general celestron accessory,it was supplied with all the correct attaching screws. Don is a great guy to deal with, very prompt email responses.

The star test was quite superb,the collimation so spot on at x2286 it did not need touching.

Mike

[dweller25]

x2286

I'm going to give that a try.

How was Jupiter ???

[mike bacanin]

Ha Ha! yes thats a big mag!! sorry typo error should be x286!

jupiter was low and seeing poor, but i can tell it will be a good performer, main belts showed ragged edges.

btw big thank you to Lee and Neil at Greenwitch for sorting the GP mount and dual drives. works beautifully.

Mike