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Height of Skywatcher Dobs?

Last post by helicon « Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:03 pm
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by 47Tuc » Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:59 pm

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Hi, I am considering purchasing either a 14 or 16 Skywatcher Goto Dobsonian to replace my GSO 12 . But the part of my observatory where it must sit...

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Hi and Welcome to the forums. One of the remedies for your conundrum would be to keep the 12 Dobsonian instead, which won't be as high and almost...

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Last post by helicon
Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:03 pm
ST102 first (sort of) light

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:10 pm
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by pakarinen » Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:51 am

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I know the ST102 has been discussed, but I thought I'd start a new thread. I tried out the scope a few days ago, but smoke and clouds limited my time...

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True, in terms of optical quality short tube F5 achros lag behind slower fracs. But because of their light weight and compact size they make nice...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:10 pm
New SkyWatcher scope.

Last post by helicon « Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:24 pm
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by Gordon » Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:53 pm

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I just added a new SkyWatcher 8 inch Quattro imaging scope to my collection.

My old SW245n (10 newt) was just getting too heavy to work with. I...

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Glad the focuser capacity issue is worked out. Nice M33, too.

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Last post by helicon
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:24 pm
Classic Dobsonian 8" 200P need parts list

Last post by Kilohertz « Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:57 am
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by Kilohertz » Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:32 am

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Hi folks,

I just picked up a used 8 Classic Dob and the focus tube is wobbly, upon investigation I found the focus lock screw is missing, as is what...

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To conclude this topic....

I removed the mirror to clean it and found the plastic focus tube slider sitting beside the mirror in the housing, and I...

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Last post by Kilohertz
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:57 am
is this a skywatcher scope with a different logo on

Last post by Richard « Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:54 pm
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by Richard » Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:11 pm

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So I could not help myself at a garage sale and got this scope for the equivalent of 15US I just purchased it for fun , scope is good , mount bad and...

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Yes I also had A Tasco 11te that I mounted on a Home made dobs mount , worked well then , but I made it a bit low , next one will be better, was...

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Last post by Richard
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:54 pm
Skywatcher sale

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:03 pm
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by Nakedgun » Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:58 pm

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Today, I see refractors discounted on their webpage.

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I'd like to know why SW won't sell OTAs without mount / tripod in the US. Oh well, I've had excellent results ordering items from FLO in the UK.

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:03 pm
90mm Mak on an EQ 1 mount

Last post by Richard « Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:43 pm
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by Richard » Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:22 pm

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Living in RSA most of the time, in South Africa telescopes are virtually not for sale in shops , and only very few companies deliver here , but one...

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So today was a nice clear evening I have not looked thru a 90 Mak for some time so thought of comparing it with my C5 SCT on jupiter , I just used a...

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Last post by Richard
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:43 pm
StarTravel 102 AZ3

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:47 pm
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by littleboss » Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:37 pm

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we have a Startravel 102 and so far have mainly used it for looking at wildlife. It comes with 10mm and 25mm Super eyepieces. We need a lens with...

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If you are looking for daytime observing I would suggest to get a Zoom EP with 2x barlow.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:47 pm
The ST102 Never-ending Story ...

Last post by davesellars « Wed Sep 07, 2022 4:54 pm
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by Shorty Barlow » Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:56 pm

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I recounted a long time ago, in a forum far, far away, that in January 2018 I bought a Sky-Watcher ST102 StarTravel as an inexpensive rich field...

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I love my 80 for portability and the 102ED for its sharpness, but it would be nice to have a more portable 102 - not as heavy as the 120, but more...

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Last post by davesellars
Wed Sep 07, 2022 4:54 pm
72mm Evostar fogged inside surface of Objective

Last post by mikemarotta « Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:26 pm
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by John Donne » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:28 pm

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My 72mn is kept in outdoor ambient storage.
The last time I had it out it was quite cold and got colder as the evening progressed...eventually just...

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...eventually just at frosting temp for the first time this season. I noticed my Objective fogged. ... I took it inside and removed the diagonal so...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:26 pm
Equinoxes are nice

Last post by 25585 « Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:56 pm
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by 25585 » Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:09 pm

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I have all 4 Equinox refractor sizes; 66, 80, 100 & 120.

They all have CNC tubes, black diamond colour, dual speed Crayford focuser and FPL53...

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80 & 66 Equinoxes are short and portable, very neat in their cases. 80 is quite heavy, near a TV 85.

All Equinoxes have retractable dewshields...

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Last post by 25585
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:56 pm
Mak 180

Last post by lostone « Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:08 pm
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by lostone » Fri Nov 06, 2020 3:21 am

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What are your thoughts about the SW Mak 180 for planetary imaging? Looking at taking a side step from deep sky over to planetary and have been trying...

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Current gear is Skaywatcher Esprit 120 on an EQ8-R Pro, ASKAR 400. Recently picked up a GSO RC 10 Hasn't seen first light yet, still waiting on...

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Last post by lostone
Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:08 pm
N 130/900 Explorer secondary mirror size?

Last post by turboscrew « Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:19 pm
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by turboscrew » Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:06 am

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Does anyone happen to know the size of the secondary mirror of Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer (the one with spherical mirror)? I bought such a thing...

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Oh, and I'll get him the same kind of laser that I have, and teach him the barlowed laser way to collimate the primary.

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Last post by turboscrew
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:19 pm
SW120ed Lens Fix

Last post by John Baars « Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:17 pm
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by Jones » Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:10 pm

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I bought a used 120ed and the optical performance was deplorable. Here is how I fixed it. 20200728_093944.jpg

Tools needed- spanner wrench with...

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Well done! Having no optical bench this costs several clear nights indeed. Jupiter is quite critical on low contrast details and a good subject for...

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Last post by John Baars
Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:17 pm
Fix the SW120ed, dewshield off

Last post by Jones « Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:55 pm
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by Jones » Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:52 pm

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Bought a used 120ed a few months ago and visually it was awful. Barely better than an achromat. Lots of blue one side of focus, lots of red on the...

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With the dewshield off you can see why it would not come loose- the threads are absolutely dry. The lens assembly to tube...

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Last post by Jones
Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:55 pm
Skywatcher Skymax 127 Synscan cable

Last post by JayTee « Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:50 pm
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by oranjeboom » Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:14 pm

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Hi hope you are all well. I want to upgrade the Synscan firmware, and try controlling the scope with Stellarium. Unfortunately my laptop does not...

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Yes to both. I would go with the generic because it's probably going to be less expensive than the Celestron version.

Cheers,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:50 pm
Sky-Watcher Virtuoso 90mm

Last post by oscaletrains « Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:22 pm
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by oscaletrains » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:38 pm

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Anyone using one of these? If so, what would be a good diagonal replacement for the plastic one that comes with it?

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OK :)
Mine also has those threads in the Visual back, must be for AP. You just need a slide in diagonal like I posted links for.

The Aputura is made...

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Last post by oscaletrains
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:22 pm
90mm Mak

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:50 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:39 pm
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I'm edging closer to pulling the trigger on a SW 90mm Mak for lunar since I came into a bit of unrestricted cash this past weekend. OTOH, I see the...

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Twilight 1 (with slo-mo). I really like the specs of some of the other alt-az mounts, but I'm reluctant to give up slo-mo.

I've considered getting...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:50 pm
Instructions for Synscan on Iphone?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:26 am
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by DCN » Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:14 am

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Are there any comprehensive instructions for using the IPhone Synscan applications. I understand using the basic functions, but there are a few more...

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I have no idea about using the cellphone but if you mean posting a avatar, click on the person icon (top right) then the profile tab and then on the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:26 am
Oh My !

Last post by Burris « Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:20 am
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by Don Quixote » Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:32 pm

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After being stored in my garage so as to maintain ambient and lesson acclimation time I discovered this when I set up my Evostar 100ED....

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All good advice. I put cotton T-shirt material in the film canister then add desiccant and close the makeshift bag with cotton thread. Sometimes the...

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Last post by Burris
Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:20 am
Another test

Last post by John Baars « Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:37 pm
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by Makuser » Tue May 07, 2019 6:36 pm

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Hi all. Here is another test using a fresh image made this afternoon. It is my smallest telescope. A Skywatcher C90 Mak-Cass, Lil Mak...

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It is a very nice little telescope. I used to have an orange C90, I used it on holidays when my sons were still small. I could always cram the C90...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:37 pm
My 10" Quattro Arrives Wednesday - Custom mods I will be making

Last post by depratnt « Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:49 pm
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by depratnt » Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:15 pm

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Greetings!

So I have ordered the 10 Sky-watcher Quattro imaging newtonian and I am Beyond excited. Im excited about the resolution and FoV (.78 ) I...

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here is an image a took while back on a skywatcher 10'' f4.7,

I think most people with the same problem have the same artifact where it doesn't...

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Last post by depratnt
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:49 pm
Touble achieving focus 350P/14 inch collapsable truss tube

Last post by Lance « Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:41 pm
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by Lance » Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:34 am

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Hi,
I've owned my 14 Skywatcher Dob for a year and a half. I have started to have trouble achieving focus visually. If I add my 35 mm extension tube,...

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I have been very careful to assure that the upper tube is extended completely and locked into position and generally check it a couple of times...

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Last post by Lance
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:41 pm
Skywatcher Quattro

Last post by Jaq1967 « Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:41 pm
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by Jaq1967 » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:02 pm

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Do they not make the Carbon tube anymore? Can't seem to find them anywhere in the UK. Just the steel ones.

Any ideas?

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I do not see them in stock in the US either. Looks to be either discontinued or at least, a pause in the manufacture.

Made enquiries about it...

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Last post by Jaq1967
Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:41 pm
Adjusting the SkyWatcher Crayford Focuser

Last post by NikkiT « Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:48 pm
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by Lowjiber » Tue May 07, 2019 1:59 pm

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Since we're in the testing phase, I thought it might prove helpful to try a post with a couple of attachments in one of the sub-forums...

I have...

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Thanks for the pdf,
I have recently bought an ED80 and was thinking that the focuser was a bit loose and feeling a little nervous about hanging a...

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Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:48 pm

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