Ive finally got my new scopes...

[Darth_Muppet]

Well, I've had to wait and I have finally got my new scopes and set them up.

I have the following now:

• Main Imaging Scope: Altair Astro F6.5 ED Triplet APO
  
• Guide Scope : WO ZS66 SD with OpticStar PL-130M Camera
  
• SLR Scope: WO 70mm with Canon 400D DSLR
  
• Artemis 285
  

I have to wait now as there's nothing but cloud, cloud and more cloud. Can't wait to get out, get it all calibrated and fire off a few shots to see what happens.

I'll post up images and also a review of the Altair Astro 102 as and when I get chance to test it properly on a clear night.

I'll also get some photos up of the kit.

[Jupiter Martin]

Any pics of the set up sound very nice

[Darth_Muppet]

As promised, some images of th setup, just need a clear night now to test it all out... GO AWAY CLOUDS ! ! ! ! ! !

http://stargazerslounge.com/%3Ca%20href=http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/roostie/Astro%20Imaging/?action=view&current=scope1b.jpg%20target=_blank%3E

[russ]

That's a mighty impressive setup. And there's even more scopes on the bench in the background

Very nice!

Russ

[Darth_Muppet]

No, they are the spotters. I have the one that came with the WO 70 and an illuminated one for the 102 ED but I just haven't put them on.

[Jupiter Martin]

great looking set up Darth

[NickH]

good luck with the opticstar!

Nice setup though

[yeti monster]

And as plus side to all that, when you power it all up, the street lamps will go dim for a 5 mile radius!

[SteveP]

Darth

Looks a very impressive set-up. How much weight is that poor little EQ6 struggling with?

Steve

[legion48]

And as plus side to all that, when you power it all up, the street lamps will go dim for a 5 mile radius!

:D

[NickH]

Where did you get the riser from (on top of the main pier)?

TIA

[Darth_Muppet]

Got the riser from a local guy, it's just on loan.

Actually, the scopes aren't that heavy, as you can see, just 2 counterweights balances the entire rig.

[Beyond_Vision]

A great looking setup

Regards

Kevin

[astroman001]

Great set up, look forward to your first images.

Peter

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Really neat. Good luck with clear skies!

[darkly]

Errrr wow - that is soooooo smart.

I'd better not let the missus see a the future!