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Mewlon 210 for visual use?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:06 am
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by AntennaGuy » Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:40 am

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Hi All. I've been extending and updating my list of OTA options (the non-updated list is at ) for visual astronomy, and have begun to seriously...

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Hmm. Interestingly, the Vixen VMC260L boasts the largest aperture area/weight ratio among any of the OTAs I've considered:
(and yes, sorry, I know...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:06 am
C90. Bought another one!

Last post by Ylem « Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:53 pm
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by Ylem » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:13 pm

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I sold my C90 not long ago, good God I missed it!!!
Had to buy another!

Such a great light weight scope, goes on my photo tripod and kicks butt!...

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I never had one of the originals :(
I see a bunch on fleabay, maybe, just maybe ;)

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Last post by Ylem
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:53 pm
2" EPs with an 8" SCT?

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:06 pm
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by Ylem » Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:17 am

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I use a FR/C and have been doing so for decades.
I have never tried 2 EPs nor do I own any.
So I was curious if others here have.

My other...

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Sounds logical.

So back to my C8, I think I may go shopping for a 2 er :)
It has a 37mm baffle tube, I should be able to find something to work...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:06 pm
New to 10-inch Meade SCT

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:27 pm
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by mikemarotta » Mon May 25, 2020 1:48 pm

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I borrowed one from my local club. I read the user manual before I set the telescope on the dining room table to work with it. Aside from everything,...

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Good to hear you managed to get it up and out viewing. :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:27 pm
Maksutov + widefield telescope in one grab.

Last post by StarBru « Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:03 pm
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by John Baars » Mon May 04, 2020 12:25 pm

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If you use a 102 mm Maksutov as a grab and go telescope you will have some issues.

1. Cooling down. It generally takes a long time before a Maksutov...

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Great tips on improving and making a small MAK more user-friendly, John! Great pics of the moon, too!

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Last post by StarBru
Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:03 pm
Help plz :) Geting an eye shaped airy disc not circular.

Last post by jbelden « Thu May 28, 2020 4:37 am
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by TheButcher » Sun May 17, 2020 5:35 am

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Hey all,

I just installed Bobs knobs on my secondary and when I went out tonight, I kept getting this shape when I go out of focus to see if it is...

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Nice, I think I might build one of these Dunkin masks. I agree that the Bob's knobs screw was tilting your secondary drastically, I honestly haven't...

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Last post by jbelden
Thu May 28, 2020 4:37 am
Issue with my Celestron Astro Fi 5 SCT

Last post by Oxous « Sun May 17, 2020 8:36 pm
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by Oxous » Sat May 16, 2020 5:46 pm

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Greeting everyone,

I'm an astronomy enthusiast from Valparaíso, Chile, and recently bought myself a Celestron Astro Fi 5 SCT telescope. The first...

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I really apreciate your quick replies, I will certainly get a more efficient energy source to power up my telescope.

Regards!

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Last post by Oxous
Sun May 17, 2020 8:36 pm
Request pleasant discussion of med/large CATs for visual use.

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Fri May 15, 2020 4:16 am
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by AntennaGuy » Sat May 02, 2020 3:49 am
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Hi All. I'd appreciate more input about the relative merits of commercially available Cats & Casses for visual use , emphases on DSOs but also...

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If I understand you correctly , you think you can (more or less) model the optics in these subject telescopes, apparently based on published...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Fri May 15, 2020 4:16 am
A VMC200L

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Tue May 12, 2020 3:54 am
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by notFritzArgelander » Mon May 11, 2020 4:16 am

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I have troubles with astigmatism and field curvature for visual use in SCT and RC designs. The field always looks gauzy or hazy to me. I discovered...

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Congrats on a great new scope, notFritz! :)

Thanks. Of course clouds until the weekend, but I did get a first light in.

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Tue May 12, 2020 3:54 am
Recomendations for Dew Shield/Heater for C 11 SCT?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu May 07, 2020 8:22 pm
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by TheButcher » Tue May 05, 2020 8:30 am

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Hey all,
I was wondering what is the best dew solution for the Celestron 11 SCT XLT? WIth out going broke, but get something that is reliable.

I see...

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I have switched to home made dew shields for all my scopes. I make them from crafting foam (3-5mm) and staple or duct tape to hold the shape. Here is...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu May 07, 2020 8:22 pm
11" SCT buying advice?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun May 03, 2020 4:50 pm
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by TheButcher » Sun May 03, 2020 3:04 am

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Hey all,

I am at that stage now to get an Celestron 11 SCT. I will be mounting this on top of my Skywatcher EQ6-R (Mainly for Planetary and Lunar...

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Unless it is a aplanatic version all of the standard SCTs will be the same quality.

Carbon fibre tends to expand/ contract less than aluminium and...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun May 03, 2020 4:50 pm
APM MAk Cass 275mm f14 17,900 eur

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Fri May 01, 2020 4:50 pm
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by notFritzArgelander » Fri May 01, 2020 2:44 pm

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The ad is translator per:

APM Maksutov Cassegrain 275 mm f/14 Telescope; APM has 1 pc Telescopes Maksutov Cassegrain 275 mm f/14 with small C.O.,...

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At first I thought this was Markus Intes Mak then realized it is a 10 , I wonder where he had this hidden!

Looks like a one off. US optical...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Fri May 01, 2020 4:50 pm
Bresser 152/1900

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:32 am
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by Mack41 » Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:10 pm

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Hi
Just pulled the trigger on a bresser 152/1900 mak
Got it ex display for £200 so steal really.
Anyone had any experience with bresser scopes ?

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That's a right result for £200!

All you need now is a chainsaw to sort those trees out!

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:32 am
102/127mm Mak O rings

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:48 am
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by Ylem » Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:47 pm

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My 127mm Mak, of 12 years O ring has rotted out. Any ideas for replacement?
Has this happened to anyone else?

I am now starting to think this is a...

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My VMC110L is a tougher job to collimate than the MK66. Love the little guy but my first time collimating its predecessor and well... There is such a...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:48 am
C14

Last post by helicon « Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:29 pm
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by Mandrew » Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:27 am

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I have been using my 180mm Mak-Cass for Lunar photography, and want to go for the gusto. I am saving up foe a Celestron C14 Edge for serious work....

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Great photos Avani - thanks for the share.

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Last post by helicon
Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:29 pm
Temp equalization AKA cool down time for small Mak?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:25 am
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by pakarinen » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:44 pm

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Wondering if there's an average recommended cool down time for small Maks. I took out my new 90 this morning and without waiting I had a look at...

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Hmm, question, how does insulating the OTA help with cool down?
Would not the insulation hold the heat in the scope?
What am I missing?

It reduces...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:25 am
Rain is coming to Northern California - sorry.

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:59 pm
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by cmassa » Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:57 am

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This telescope should be good for a fair amount of rain which we really need. I managed to get the last AG Optical 12.5 Convergent telescope. It's...

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It's a beauty, congrats! I think we are getting the rain which supposed to go your way. :lol:

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:59 pm
SCT Tube Damage

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:32 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:54 pm
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I noticed my STC had some strange marks on the inside of the tube and the corrector plate and mirror had dust. I had just fitted the mounting bar for...

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Well... that's dismal news. Sorry to hear that folks are being non responsive.
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:32 pm
As if I need a new telescope...

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:05 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:28 am
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This looks interesting

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For people in the USA they can be purchased through Teleskop-Service and at a slightly lower price for some reason:

Nice; but they still...
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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:05 pm
6-inch Mak?

Last post by John Baars « Wed Jan 22, 2020 10:10 pm
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by pakarinen » Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:49 pm

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In the random churning of my idle brain, I’ve been thinking about a 6-inch Mak. I have 80mm and 120mm ST fracs and maybe a slower Mak would be a nice...

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I think it is worth considering.
While doing that you could consider the OMC140 as well. (5.5 inch)

I have the normal 1/4 P/V one, but Wolfgang...

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Last post by John Baars
Wed Jan 22, 2020 10:10 pm
First (day)light SCT EdgeHD 9.25"

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:29 pm
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by Bigzmey » Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:51 pm

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I was really hoping for some clear skies this weekend, but it did not happen. Well, at least it was not raining. :D

Wanted to test my new EdgeHD...

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nice images, who needs a zoom lense when ya have a 9.25 edge !

Exactly! :D

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:29 pm
EDGE 1100HD vs Meade 12 F10 ACF

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:12 pm
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by DMouse » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:55 pm

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So, I used to own a second hand EDGE1100HD, and it had some mirror flop issues, so I sold it. I am currently using an f4 12 inch newt, and find using...

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It seems that it is hit and miss with mirror flop. My 8 SCT (the newest model) has almost none, and older EdgeHD 9.25 has more. However, you can get...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:12 pm
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:47 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:21 pm
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Look what came in the mail yesterday. :happy-jumpeveryone:

Edge-A.jpg

Edge-B.jpg

I have already attached my Baader BBHS diagonal to it. :D...

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Nice! I am saving up for an edge also!

Thanks Mandrew! Retail was too rich for me, so I gambled on a used one. The gamble paid off, the scope is...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:47 pm
Winter viewing with an SCT

Last post by Glenbo58 « Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:39 am
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by Glenbo58 » Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:22 pm

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Hi everyone,

I live in the Muskokas of Ontaio Canada where the temperature can flux between +35.f to -15f. on a given day or evening this time of...

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Funny you should mention the VIixen VC200L, as there is one with a Sphinx goto mount for a really good price closeby. Did a rather extensive...

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Last post by Glenbo58
Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:39 am
Beginner looking for £200/£250 budget telescope

Last post by BigKahuna « Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:27 pm
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by samavfc123 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:42 pm

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Hi All,

Been looking for ages for a telescope within my £200 budget and been struggling. i found these teelscopes:

Celestron 31051 AstroMaster...

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Have you considered the used market? I've had good luck this way. Some people buy telescopes and get bored with them right away. I purchased a Meade...

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Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:27 pm

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