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is there no way to replace the corrective glass? Or is it "cost prohibitive" to try?
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KingNothing13 wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:33 pm
Bigzmey wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:11 am I guess I can reveal the surprise now. Here is my new C11 scope.

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How about that?
D'oh.

(I realized I "liked" this BEFORE I saw the broken glass - and I do not see a way to "unlike". I DO NOT LIKE THAT YOUR NEW SCOPE SHATTERED. SORRY! :oops:
Don't worry Brett. I took it as support, not you liking the dead scope. :)
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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I'm really sorry about that Andrey. When I got my AR152 used it was sent from a UPS store who packed it carefully in bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts surrounding that. It arrived unscathed but I feel lucky, hope the process of getting a refund is not too hard. I'm still looking forward to reading some of your observing reports done with that big baby.
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Bikerdib wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:07 pm Don't you hate when that happens?

My upgrade from the previous ES CF 127mm triplet was to a ES CF 152mm triplet with a Feathertouch. Both scopes performe(d) exceptionally. While both of my Edge SCT scopes perform very well, they cannot match the pinpoint stars, star color or contrast the 152 provides.

I hope you get the situation corrected quickly. I hate to tell you this but, you will miss the 127mm...
My first ES scope was 102CF, I upgraded it to 127CF but really missed the little one. I am sure I will miss 127CF to. This is the circle of life. :lol:

BTW, how 152CF compares to 127CF? Anything you liked more about 127CF?
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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helicon wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:39 pm I'm really sorry about that Andrey. When I got my AR152 used it was sent from a UPS store who packed it carefully in bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts surrounding that. It arrived unscathed but I feel lucky, hope the process of getting a refund is not too hard. I'm still looking forward to reading some of your observing reports done with that big baby.
Thanks Michael! Most of my scopes were shipped in, all came in a great shape. This is the first one, and man they really did it. The bubble wrapping around the scope was at least foot thick. It must felt off the track.
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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KingNothing13 wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:27 pm is there no way to replace the corrective glass? Or is it "cost prohibitive" to try?
From what I hear it is doable, but not at home. Since the corrector plate was shattered not from a direct hit (plastic cover is unscratched) but from an impact shock to the scope body, I would expect that other parts, like focuser, buffle tube, even primary could be damaged as well. In any case this up to the former owner to decide. I am getting full refund, he is left with broken scope.
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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I am feeling sick...
I am sorry Andrey.
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Don Quixote wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:07 pm I am feeling sick...
I am sorry Andrey.
Thanks Don! It sad to see such a beautiful instrument to die prematurely, but that's life. On a positive side the former owner is handling situation superbly. Also, the owner of UPS store who packed the scope personally is as shocked as us, and helping to drive the claim.
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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Bigzmey wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:36 pm
KingNothing13 wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:27 pm is there no way to replace the corrective glass? Or is it "cost prohibitive" to try?
From what I hear it is doable, but not at home. Since the corrector plate was shattered not from a direct hit (plastic cover is unscratched) but from an impact shock to the scope body, I would expect that other parts, like focuser, buffle tube, even primary could be damaged as well. In any case this up to the former owner to decide. I am getting full refund, he is left with broken scope.
Definitely not something I would expect the average user to be able to accomplish. I am sure it blows past the line of diminishing returns!

Glad for you that the previous owner is taking care of everything.
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Bigzmey wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:21 pm
Bikerdib wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:07 pm Don't you hate when that happens?

My upgrade from the previous ES CF 127mm triplet was to a ES CF 152mm triplet with a Feathertouch. Both scopes performe(d) exceptionally. While both of my Edge SCT scopes perform very well, they cannot match the pinpoint stars, star color or contrast the 152 provides.

I hope you get the situation corrected quickly. I hate to tell you this but, you will miss the 127mm...
My first ES scope was 102CF, I upgraded it to 127CF but really missed the little one. I am sure I will miss 127CF to. This is the circle of life. :lol:

BTW, how 152CF compares to 127CF? Anything you liked more about 127CF?
The biggest (pun intended) difference was the shorter overall length and lighter weight of the 127 made it a little easier to transport. But the extra resolution and light gathering of the 152 outperforms in almost every other way. The one place the 127 was a pretty close match was on color of single stars of around 9th mag and brighter. Any dimmer though and the extra light gathering of the 152 puts it above.

Don't get me wrong, if I wasn't in a position where I could have afforded the upgrade, the 127 would have been a lifetime scope.
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Bikerdib wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:54 pm
Bigzmey wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:21 pm
Bikerdib wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:07 pm Don't you hate when that happens?

My upgrade from the previous ES CF 127mm triplet was to a ES CF 152mm triplet with a Feathertouch. Both scopes performe(d) exceptionally. While both of my Edge SCT scopes perform very well, they cannot match the pinpoint stars, star color or contrast the 152 provides.

I hope you get the situation corrected quickly. I hate to tell you this but, you will miss the 127mm...
My first ES scope was 102CF, I upgraded it to 127CF but really missed the little one. I am sure I will miss 127CF to. This is the circle of life. :lol:

BTW, how 152CF compares to 127CF? Anything you liked more about 127CF?
The biggest (pun intended) difference was the shorter overall length and lighter weight of the 127 made it a little easier to transport. But the extra resolution and light gathering of the 152 outperforms in almost every other way. The one place the 127 was a pretty close match was on color of single stars of around 9th mag and brighter. Any dimmer though and the extra light gathering of the 152 puts it above.

Don't get me wrong, if I wasn't in a position where I could have afforded the upgrade, the 127 would have been a lifetime scope.
Good to hear! What mount do you use? Did you have to upgrade the mount to handle extra weight of 152CF?
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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Bigzmey wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:22 pm
SkyHiker wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:50 am Aww man, when I saw that picture I thought who on Earth would pack it in bubble wrap? I hope you can find another one. It looks like a great choice.
Thanks everyone for the support! It was bubble wrap, but a lot of it. 10 layers. The box is gigantic. I don't think I would manage to pack it any better.

Anyway, I will likely wait for a used one to surface locally, within a driving distance.

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A heavy scope like that should be protected by solid materials. Bubble wrap is flexible so if the scope falls face down, the bubble wrap will roll itself into a fist and shatter the plate.
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I used a CGEM DX for the 127 and while it would have handled the 152, I upgraded the mount to a CGE PRO when I bought my 14" Edge.
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and I suppose things like this drive many to refuse to sell interstate or internationally. My recent acquisition of an 8" Meade arrived safely without any dramas and it was well packed. It probably helped that it only had to travel 200 kilometres. It is good to read that there are still responsible people out there in the marketplace as well.
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Once month forward and UPS has finally approved the claim. The last thing before seller gets his money back is for the UPS "salvage department" to pick the damaged scope from me.

The whole experience was quite educational. I will definitely source my next used SCT within a driving distance. Also, if I ever ship expensive stuff again I will take it to the UPS store, for them to inspect and pack.
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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Sad to see this happen, hopefully a new telescope turns up soon!
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So sorry to see that!
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That's a bummer. When I sold my 9.25 Edge it was packed by UPS to USPS international specs. USPS then capriciously said "No!" and destroyed it. My buyer and I got our money but I was outraged.
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My condolences Bigz. Really a shame. Stuff does happen though. You will find another. Bummer!
Jim

Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), Orion 50mm Guide Scope, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, Orion SSAG, IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
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Re: The king is dead, long live the king!

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Thanks everyone! The incident put me off buying on line for awhile. But recently Edge 9.25" came up for sale for a good price, so I risked it. This time the scope arrived without a scratch. :)

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At the end the whole experience with C11 turned out to be blessing in disguise. C11 was a bit too heavy for me. C9.25" is very comfortable to handle, and I hope that Edge optics delivers.
Scopes: Stellarvue: SV102ED; Celestron: 9.25" EdgeHD, 8" SCT, 150ST, Onyx 80ED; iOptron: Hankmeister 6" Mak; SW: 7" Mak; Meade: 80ST.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.

Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2382, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 255
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