We'll have to agree to disagree then. Even unmodified a Mak is excellent onRichard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:17 pmYes any scope can be modified for other uses but in my opinion a Mac is a planetary scope just like a long focal length refractor like my Tasco ,good for planets, double stars and globs but without modification (reducer etc) not good fornotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:55 pmOnly is way too strong! I'm very happy withRichard wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 2:55 pm 100% a Mak is probably the best for planets given the size but there are not many to look at , one can only look at Saturn, Jupiter and Mars (sometimes) nice and the rest is so so , so unless you are fixated with these 2-3 planets then look at a more useful scope like a DobsDSO views with my MK66 fullaperture corrector Rumak Mak at f12 and my subaperture corrector f10 VMC110L. The littler one takes a 0.5x focal reducer very nicely too and is an excellent grab and go kit for general viewing.DSO , but honestly most people will not seeDSO due to theLP in their area, probably 95% , few of us live in a lowLP area
DOB Vs Refractor for planetary viewing
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It comes down to the type ofnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:05 pmWe'll have to agree to disagree then. Even unmodified a Mak is excellent onRichard wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:17 pmYes any scope can be modified for other uses but in my opinion a Mac is a planetary scope just like a long focal length refractor like my Tasco ,good for planets, double stars and globs but without modification (reducer etc) not good fornotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:55 pm
Only is way too strong! I'm very happy with DSO views with my MK66 full aperture corrector Rumak Mak at f12 and my sub aperture corrector f10 VMC110L. The littler one takes a 0.5x focal reducer very nicely too and is an excellent grab and go kit for general viewing.DSO , but honestly most people will not seeDSO due to theLP in their area, probably 95% , few of us live in a lowLP areaDSOs . The same factors that are good for planets (good contrast) are good for rendering details in nebulae. For cutting throughLP the smaller exit pupils on Maks make that an easier task than with Dobs. IfLP is a problem, use a Mak.
But for small faint
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I used a 127mm Mak with a 0.5x focal reducer. Although I sometimes needed a light pollution filter, I managed to bag all Messier objects.
But I use it mainly for the Moon and planets. I also use it for the Sun but the solar disc has been sunspot-free recently.
But I use it mainly for the Moon and planets. I also use it for the Sun but the solar disc has been sunspot-free recently.
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Here is how a short person does ithelicon wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:14 pm
Well, I can set it up myself but there is always that moment when I sling the OTA into the dovetail with one hand and then tighten the locking knob with the other hand (Twilight II). I almost dropped the scope once. So if I have folks over for dinner I usually set up the scope, hold the OTA with two hands and have someone tighten the knob for me. (sister, nephew or whomever). Otherwise I do it myself.
Once the mount is set up turn the
Make sure the dovetail tightening screw is pointing up.
Cradle the telescope in both arms and step up to the mount placing the dovetail into the saddle. Tighten the screw with either hand.
Unlock the clutch and enjoy.
Doing this you have full control of the telescope tube and when you set it into the mount saddle the dovetail will be resting on the solid jaw already.
If it is a heavier tube with a handle you can help lift with one hand while tightening the holding screw with the other.
This can make it easier for anyone that has a hard time mounting a larger telescope on an
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You can get an 8" or 10"
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