A McEwan Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hi all,Recently I decided to consolidate my selection of small telescpes into one general purpose, do it all, boot of the car / white light solar / quick look / grab'n'go scope. I decided to sell my Celestron C80ED (sold) and 127mm Mak (still available) and replace them both with a good quality apo refractor, portable but with a reasonable aperture, ideally lightweight too and with no compromise in the optics and hardware.In recent posts I considered the Megrez 102 f7 copycat, the Ikharus 102, and was also pointed in the direction of the excellent sounding Revelation 100 (a version of which recently scored 93% in an Astronomy Now review).In my search I rattled off an exploratory email to Teleskop-Service in Germany, who I've dealt with many times before, always fruitfully. Patrick there recommended the TS TLAPO906T: Triplet APO 90/600mm - premium quality - CF Tube - 2" Crayford - Teleskop-Express: Astro-Shop + Fotografie + NaturbeobachtungI liked the look of it, asked a few questions, got satisfactory answers, entered into some minor haggling, got a good price and placed the order! On further investigation it seemed an upgrade to the Baader Steeltrack focuser could be had for a further 120 Euros, and being a bit pernickety with focusers, I went for that too.Now I've just received an email from TS saying that the scope is on its way and estimated arrival date is Tues 31st! A nice way to end the month and a great way to start the observing season!I've never had a triplet before, only ED doublets, so this will be an ineresting experience. The build quality looks good and Patrick described it as one of their "top of the line telescopes". It'll be good to see how the Baader compares to my Moonlites too...Did I mention I'm excited?Anyway, when it arrives I'll let you all in on the good, bad and (hopefully none) ugly of the scope...(Thanks to Johninderby for advice along the way too!)Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonH Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Nice one Ant!I'm looking for a grab and go set up too and so look forward to your 1st light report. Hope it goes well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That sounds great - congratulations I'm looking forward to reading your 1st light report !.I've eyed up their 130mm triplet more than once - for around £2K that might be a real bargain if it's a good scope so your views on the 90mm will be read with great interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar B Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Thats a real beaut and CF ive always wanted a CF otaBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A McEwan Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'm looking forward to testing it too - hope it lives up to expectations, though as a TS product I'm expecting it to - they've been good to me in the past. Roll on next Tuesday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Good news These new FPL-53 Triplets in the 80mm to 100mm range are really going to shake up the mid-priced refractor market this winter. Think along the lines of how the SkyWatcher/Orion FPL-53 Doublets changed the market when they came out.Severe Weather Warning ! Tuesday 31st August - Thunderstorms, gale force winds, hail, and occasional tornadoes.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Well done Ant looks a lovely scope will look forward to your findings DougEssex------------------------------------------Meade LX90 8" ACFBinoculars 8x16x4010x50, 10x6015x8020x80Nagler 12mm 17mmMeade 18mm uwaMoonfish 30mmect ectpower tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A McEwan Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 You forgot the sleat and hailstones, John! We had frost forecast in Scotland last night - not sure if it came to that anywhere though...You will all find out when it's arrived as my posting will suddenly increase dramatically!<sigh, it's only Friday....> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A McEwan Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Arrived and scanned at Tamworth depot 17:22!!! Maybe it'll be early?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Thomas Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thats a very nice looking scope. I wish.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A McEwan Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 It's now in Glasgow. Just a few more hundred miles to go. Tracking page says "On Time" so should only be one more sleep to go...Nice and clear here tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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