Using Starizona Apex reducer on 102?
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Using Starizona Apex reducer on 102?
Hi guys - I am very interested in widening my field (and speeding up) my 102CF, does anyone have any experience of using the Starizona Apex 0.65x reducer on it please?
This is the reducer: https://starizona.com/store/featured/ap ... -telecopes
It's a lot of money to take a chance on it really!
thanks
This is the reducer: https://starizona.com/store/featured/ap ... -telecopes
It's a lot of money to take a chance on it really!
thanks
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Re: Using Starizona Apex reducer on 102?
Having seen someone use this combo on Astrobin I've taken the plunge and ordered this flattener (along with the adapter) - hopefully it'll be a great idea and not a terrible mistake ;-) I am pretty sure the former!
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Re: Using Starizona Apex reducer on 102?
Really nice FF /FR Munkster!
I have anES ED102 and recently added a Stellarview 0.8 FF /FR and I loved it with my apsc dslr . Now that I’ve moved to an ASI 533, with it’s small sensor, the FR is almost essential.
Like you, I really likefov , but now I’m dealing with a much smaller one. Love the camera though and now I can go after “smaller” targets.
Enjoy your new equipment!
I have an
Like you, I really like
Enjoy your new equipment!
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), ZWO OAG, 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, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
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), ZWO OAG, 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, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
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Re: Using Starizona Apex reducer on 102?
Well, I took the plunge and am happily using the Apex flattener. Love it. Here's my M31 I did with it, four hours of subs in Bortle 6...
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