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Sharpstar SCA260 V2

Last post by JayTee « Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:36 pm
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by ScottFwashere » Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:05 pm

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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience or comments on this scope. I'm debating between it and a 10 Richey-Chretien for my next scope. The...

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What is the difference between V2.0 and V2.1. Thanks!
From the Agena Astro website:

Important note about v2 and v2.1 of this scope:

Sharpstar...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:36 pm
SW 150 mac / cass

Last post by Gordon « Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:37 am
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by Gordon » Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:22 pm
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I just ordered a SkyWatcher Skymax 150 along with a ZWO eaf and the corresponding bracket.

This is my first step into the world of long focal...

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I can’t blame it on the EAF, as I was still testing and hadn’t used it remotely.
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Last post by Gordon
Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:37 am
Original BJ scope can it be saved?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:15 pm
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by Richard » Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:37 pm

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I think this is the proper BJ scope that most fear , I have never used one where the corrector is the front lens
This one the front lens is broken ,...

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I may be wrong but looking online it seems the glass plate is not a actual corrector but plate glass to hold the secondary.
Making a single stalk to...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:15 pm
Colimación maksutov Maxvision idéntico al Bresser 152/1900

Last post by lunaluser « Sat May 20, 2023 11:45 pm
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by lunaluser » Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:39 pm

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Hola, buenas tardes. respecto a mi telescopio Maxvision idéntico al Bresser 152/1900 Maksutov, sigo sin poder colimarlo bien. Algún miembro de este...

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Hola Ricardo, buenas noches, cuando lo desenbale en su momento me di cuenta que la caja venia maltratada, me imagino que el viaje desde China a...

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Last post by lunaluser
Sat May 20, 2023 11:45 pm
SkyWatcher 180mm Mak mods

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:52 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:45 am

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I have recently added SkyWatcher 180mm Mak to my stable. Optically it exceeded my expectations in particular on planets.
See the first light report...

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I don't cover the back, seems to work fine.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:52 am
C8 CG5 OTA Discontinued!?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:58 am
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by Ylem » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:25 pm

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I was considering replacing the C6 that rides on my SE with an 8 or deforking the Celestar (which I don't really want to do).

But it appears it has...

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Yes, I was aware the CGE model was always available, just the CG5/Vixen was discontinued.

I just always assumed (as a visual only observer) that the...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:58 am
Ronchi Mirror Spacing

Last post by DMouse « Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:34 pm
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by DMouse » Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:06 pm

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Hi, I am having some issues with my 12 inch RC, the images are a little fuzzy. I have ordered a Ronchi grating eyepiece as this will show if the...

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Thanks for the reply John. In have been using the Howie Glatter laser collimator for initial setup and then using my camera to do the DSI method. As...

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Last post by DMouse
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:34 pm
What a find and what a price!

Last post by Ylem « Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:56 pm
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by Barnacle » Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:16 pm

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APM Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope 20 Inch (500 mm) F/8.5 (Focal Length 4250 MM) at a jaw-dropping AU $170,763.12!

For those who strike it rich in...

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I need to sell some of my NFTs :lol:

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:56 pm
New Cat Coming!

Last post by Thefatkitty « Thu Mar 03, 2022 1:40 am
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by Ylem » Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:15 pm

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I was looking at refractors, but realized my herd was missing a C5!
I found a brand new one in a small NJ camera store. It should be here Wednesday...

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Good for you Jeff; I was hoping that would show up for you today!

So, how's the weather...? ;)

They rolled in about two hours after delivery...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Thu Mar 03, 2022 1:40 am
Whuh??

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:59 pm
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by pakarinen » Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:01 pm

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Was taking some pics of my 90 Mak in case I decided to sell it and noticed spots on the corrector. I don't know when that happened or what it is....

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I use Zeiss wipes, for small jobs like this.

What Gabby says. :)

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:59 pm
6" RC - Gonna give it another try...

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:51 pm
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by a100171 » Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:34 pm

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I haven't been out as much as I should, but managed to get a few pieces of equipment out there to make sure all is good.
I fired-up a Meade DS2090...

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Best of luck!

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:51 pm
My cats photo

Last post by messier 111 « Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:22 am
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by Bigzmey » Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:04 pm

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I have been talking for a couple of months about Maksutov-Cassegrains and how they compare to other types of catadioptric telescopes. I guess my...

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you will have to change your nik name , nice cat's .

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Last post by messier 111
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:22 am
Takahashi 180mm Mewlon vs Synta Mak

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:21 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:16 pm

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As you know astronomy vendors experiencing major supply chain issues with lead time for most of good quality scopes approaching one year. On top of...

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I can't give you a comparion between the two scopes. I've heard good things about the SW Mak but never seen through one. That said, two of my friends...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:21 pm
New to me iOptron 150mm Mak

Last post by Makuser « Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:17 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:11 am

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Thanks to generosity of Mark (John Donne) in memory of late Henry (Hankmeister3) I am a proud owner of iOptron 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain!...

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Hi Andrey. Congratulations on receiving the iOptron 150mm Rumak telescope from Mark which was part of Henry's legacy. And you and nFA did a nice...

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Last post by Makuser
Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:17 pm
Meade LX200 Microfocuser

Last post by John Baars « Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:07 pm
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by sdbodin » Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:26 pm

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I have been chasing a bit of an alignment error for some time and found the culprit. The microfocuser was miss-aligned by a couple degrees!! I think...

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I just did a star test on Polaris. The verdict? low power (40mm) showed a perfect donut. High power (9mm) showed a perfect donut. However, at 9MM...

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Last post by John Baars
Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:07 pm
12" Meade LX200 OTA Only

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:31 pm
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by AstroBee » Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:45 am

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Does anyone have an idea what a fair price would be to ask for a 12 Meade OTA only. It has a moonlight focuser (no motor) and top and bottom...

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Thanks Bigzmey

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Last post by AstroBee
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:31 pm
Collimation problem on SCT

Last post by andy brown « Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:26 pm
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by Piet Le Roux » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:45 am

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I wonder if anybody has had the same problem with their SCT : I have a 8” Meade LX90ACF of which the collimation differs from one side of focus to...

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I wonder if anybody has had the same problem with their SCT : I have a 8” Meade LX90ACF of which the collimation differs from one side of focus to...

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Last post by andy brown
Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:26 pm
a little meade tlc

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:28 pm
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by yobbo89 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:41 pm

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I think i've sorted out the mirror flop, seems like the clamp ring under ther geared mirror lock may of been a little too big, i cut it down 5 mm...

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Please excuse my ignorance, but what are the teeth for?

Good work getting in there! Did you use a circular or square easy out?

i just used a...

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:28 pm
8" Celestron 8SE or Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope?

Last post by Richard « Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:34 pm
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by Power Ranger » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:19 pm

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After 20 years, I sold my Celestron Nexstar 5i. Now shopping for a new scope, I've narrowed it down to either the Nexstar 8SE or a 10 Orion SkyQuest...

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Mine 8 inch GSO has a duel speed and the 10 inch skywatcher only a single but for visual both work about the same both are the toothless wonders , I...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:34 pm
OTA Humidity

Last post by andy brown « Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:15 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:03 pm

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My corrector plate has been misting up on the inside in use! I keep the telescope in a Celestron case in the garage and put it away after a session...

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I also have a bag of desiccant in the focuser/drawtube.

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Last post by andy brown
Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:15 pm
Meade 16" acting flaky

Last post by andy brown « Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:10 pm
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by Ben Cartwright SASS » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:13 pm

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Our club has a 16 and a 12 LX200 Classic. I think the hand controller on the 16 is flaky, it moves the scope fine until it gets pointed at the zenith...

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Can you check for continuity of the cable in different positions? Maybe one of the wire connections is getting worn.

Or corroded contacts maybe?

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Last post by andy brown
Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:10 pm
Fluid head for baby Mak?

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:36 pm
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by pakarinen » Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:41 pm

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A nice thing about my 90mm Mak is it's very light weight. It rides well on my friction pan head, but manual slo-mo difficult - hard to avoid jerking...

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I also have been looking for a good one for my 90mm Mak and ST80.

My ST80 is my usual travel scope, so dual use would be good.

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:36 pm
Guide Scope Mount Finally Arrived.......

Last post by Kerry C. « Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:02 am
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by SMPhotography » Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm

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Now if the cloud cover would only clear. According to Astrospheric.com, the clouds will not dissipate for another week.

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What's the focal length of the guidescope and imaging rig?
I thought most folks that are imaging with long FL SCT are using OAG's to guide with....

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Last post by Kerry C.
Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:02 am
A VMC200L

Last post by JayTee « Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:08 pm
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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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US Hwy 491 between Monticello (Southeast) Utah and Cortez (Southwest) Colorado is one of the darkest roads in the country. I have driven it many...
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Last post by JayTee
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:08 pm
Dust and dew accumulation in a closed tube OTA

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:14 am
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by DEnc » Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:05 am

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I’m considering an 11” EdgeHD for astrophotography. Right now I often image in the California desert with a 4” achromat, where dust and dew are in...

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I am a visual observer, but I would never use fans to blow stuff inside my 9.25 Edge. I would rather let it sit for a few hours to acclimate.

The...

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Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:14 am

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