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ts 125mm refractor .

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:08 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:43 am

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hi all ,
Has anyone used this telescope before?
TS-Optics PhotoLine 125mm f/7.8 FPL53 Lanthanum Apo - 2.5 Focuser .

if so, I would like to have your...

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I've read some positive reviews, but have no hands-on experience with it.

thank you,
same thing for me, but I took a chance to see if any member...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:08 pm
High Point Scientific Best Telescopes for 2023

Last post by Ylem « Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:49 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:42 pm

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I think I’m a little prejudiced because I bought my scope from this company
And this video showcases all of the best telescopes for 2023.
Well I...

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Frank, here is a pretty cool drone video of the High Point Monument :)

(I had the sound off, so no idea if there is any audio)

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:49 pm
New scope arrived today...Bresser AR-127

Last post by Apollo69s « Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:31 am
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by Razz » Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:24 am
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As the title says, the new scope arrived today. This scope is WAY bigger than my SvBony but I think I'm gonna love this one. I'm glad I have the...

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happy you..happy youuuu.kep the feelin.........
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Last post by Apollo69s
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:31 am
what is the formula?

Last post by KathyNS « Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:44 pm
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by messier 111 » Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:43 pm

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hi all ,
what is the formula to know the percentage of increase in light capture, for say a telescope of 100 mm vs 120 mm.
I hope to make myself...

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Just food for thought--

There is no website calculator that covers all the math discussed here above. I know because I spent all day looking for...

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Last post by KathyNS
Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:44 pm
Vixen ED81S f/8

Last post by hatflyer « Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:52 pm
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by hatflyer » Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:46 pm
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How good is this scope for AP? Is the f/8 too slow?

Thanks.

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Seems the Pegasus Astro Focuscube v.2 is said to work with this scope. But the scope has a narrow channel where the screws would go to attach to the...
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Last post by hatflyer
Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:52 pm
Apologies to people in Yorkshire, England

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:16 pm
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by Ted » Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:41 am

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After some stunning (cold) nights over the last week or two, the clouds are drawing in and you can blame me!
Reason is, my Taurus Truss Dob is...

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Congratulations for the new telescope :)
Hopefully the weather will clear soon after its arrival

I have seen a couple of Taurus telescopes in the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:16 pm
Omegon fans?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:49 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:50 pm

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Seems like there's not much mention of Omegon refractors here. Are they not that popular or have I not read enough of the archives?

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They are based in Germany so most likely not many available in NA.
As Jeff stated they re-brand most of their equipment.
They do carry a lot of...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:49 pm
The new scope arrived today

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:43 pm
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by Razz » Fri Oct 07, 2022 12:27 am

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Well, the Apertura AD10 arrived today. Even though I knew the dimensions, the size really doesn't hit you until you open the box...To me, this thing...

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The combination of a Rigel/ Telrad and RACI finder is a good combination with a newtonian, hunting objects can be quite easy.
Enjoy the new...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:43 pm
EDU Science T 1000 HD for sale?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:16 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:25 pm

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As the title implies this scope is for sale near me for $65 if it checks out is it worth it it looks in good condition from the images.
I can see...

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Yes in my haste I posted this then when I went on line and found the manual and the toys are us logo that was all it took !
Bigzmey I see a bunch of...

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:16 pm
New Telescope Arrived !!! Taurus T300 DOB

Last post by Ted « Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:32 am
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by JuanM » Fri May 21, 2021 8:51 pm
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Hello everybody :)

After years of enjoying our loved Orion XT8i, we decided to pull the trigger and go for a 12-inch. Aperture fever??? Well, I...

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Hi Ted.
Thanks for watching them and congrats on your new telescope !!!
The laser collimator that you may have seen in the videos is the Baader's...
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Last post by Ted
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:32 am
New TS refractor line

Last post by Deserter « Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:47 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:50 pm

In the words of Professor Farnsworth, Good News Everybody!

Teleskop-Service has started a new line of refractors named TS- CF Apo
They are all...

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Last post by Deserter
Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:47 am
New scope

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:20 pm
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by Roverich » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:07 am
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Pulled the trigger today on a new scope. Bought a astro tech 102ed from astronomics. Report will follow once it arrives.

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Still waiting for clear skies to take mine out. There were obviously cloud seeds in the shipping box.
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:20 pm
What was your first "real" scope?

Last post by cumbrianwolf « Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:25 am
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by helicon » Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:13 pm
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I received an Edmund red tube 4 1/4 reflector from my parents on Christmas day, 1980. I had been reading the Edmund catalog for a year and all the...

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I have no images, but a Meade LXD75 10 Schmidt Newtonian was what I consider my first real telescope, optically superb but the mount was puny for...
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Last post by cumbrianwolf
Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:25 am
SvBony very active currently

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:11 am
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by Greenman » Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:18 pm

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I use quite a few of their accessories now, and they are all good. Currently they are fleshing out the SV503 scope one by adding a 70mm and a 102mm...

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At102 has fk61 glass vs flp53 in the svbony , if that's true.

SVBONY site says fpl51. In any case it is not the type of glass but how well it is...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:11 am
anyone with Takahashi disease here?

Last post by Dave1 « Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:43 pm
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by messier 111 » Tue Nov 10, 2020 2:56 am
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I haven't seen anyone suffer from this disease here yet.
anybody ? :Astronomer1:

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Siebert Optics still sells ball lens as far as I know.
I believe you can still buy the majority of the parts from Edmunds as well.

I'll probably...
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Last post by Dave1
Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:43 pm
GSO Dobs

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:31 am
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by KingNothing13 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:35 pm

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A while back (1+ years ago?) I noted in a report that after I had cleaned my mirror in my AD10, I could no longer get my ES 18mm to come to focus...

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Yes, and after a while the area in your toolbox where do you keep the orphan screws will get very full. Fortunately, they all have each other to keep...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:31 am
for travel use .

Last post by messier 111 « Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:01 pm
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by messier 111 » Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:59 am
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hi , every one .
I want to know if.
I thought of buying myself a televue 85 for my trips.
I have read several reviews, they all say it is a wonderful...

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Thank you for the feedback .
I will mainly use it for the moon, the planets.
no astro photo for me.

Messier111
Then you should also be considering...
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Last post by messier 111
Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:01 pm
Need Help With Buying A Goto Telescope

Last post by Gfamily « Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:13 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:58 pm

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I use my cell phone to find objects. However, sometimes the cell phone is way off. It will be accurate facing north, but then 10 degrees are more off...

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Not sure if it meets all your criteria, but I’d probably go with an AZ-GTI. The GTE might be cheaper, but doesn’t have a hand controller or something...

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Last post by Gfamily
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:13 pm
Long Perng S500M 90mm APO?

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:32 pm
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by pakarinen » Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:04 pm

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Anybody know if this is really an APO scope? I've read a couple comments that it is NOT really an APO. :veryconfused:

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Depends on how you define APO . I can tell from my experience that a well made ED doublet can be as good as a triplet for visual.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:32 pm
Apologies for any clouds.

Last post by Greenman « Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:36 pm
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by Greenman » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:57 pm

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Well I went and saw the scope, nice condition, owner knowledgable life long astronomer. Mentioned the forum to Dave, sounds as if it’s not his thing,...

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Hello Tony. You picked up a real beauty there. It looks like brand new, and I am sure that you will be quite happy with this new instrument. Thanks...

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Last post by Greenman
Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:36 pm
I’m off to see The APO, the wonderful APO of Altair!

Last post by Greenman « Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:15 pm
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by Greenman » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:49 am

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I have long considered my retirement present to myself, and I now have the bosses agreement. Second hand Altair 72EDF Deluxe with a 1x flatener. This...

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Exciting stuff Tony!

Will you be recommending you fellow astrophotographer friend for a TSS membership? :)

Regards

Graeme

I will mention it for...

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Last post by Greenman
Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:15 pm
Coulter Odyssey Dobsonian

Last post by g2contender « Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:13 pm
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by DozerBolt » Sat May 09, 2020 1:32 am
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Greetings,

I was shocked - SHOCKED! - to discover that there was no thread yet on the Coulter Odyssey dobsonians!

For the rest of you - welcome to...

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Appears to be in good shape. Mirror is a little dusty and needs collimation. I'm happy.
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Last post by g2contender
Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:13 pm
Tasco 60mm

Last post by StarBru « Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:06 am
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by LDW47 » Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:23 pm

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I have a Tasco 99vr being shipped right now as a companion for my Tasco 9vr and Celestron C- 60 Cometron scopes. I want to do a little comparison...

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Years ago I owned a great little telescope similar to these: the Meade #277 Comet Seeker 60mm f/5 refractor! I was really surprised how much I could...

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Last post by StarBru
Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:06 am
Ed Ting on telescopic mistakes

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:43 am
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by pakarinen » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:18 pm

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I thought this was interesting and somewhat amusing.

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Ed Ting.....yes I also thought his videos were interesting and somewhat amusing until I watched his review of the Meade LX90ACF, my favourite scope,...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:43 am
I'm about to commit Blasphemy.

Last post by mtminnesota « Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:21 pm
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by OBXgirl » Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:57 am
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I am thinking of buying Interstellar's eVscope.

Now, now..I know what you're going to say... But it's not a telescope !! . And I agree on many...

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Have you read this yet?
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Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:21 pm

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