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How exact does the eyepiece-focuser-diagonal alignment to the objective need to be?

Last post by Jones « Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:17 am
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by realflow100 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:22 am

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How exact does the eyepiece-focuser-diagonal alignment to the objective need to be?
Like if I put a laser in place of the eyepiece. how exact would...

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If the laser dot is within a half inch of center should be ok.
My last scope build the dot was only 1/4 off center, was really pleased with that...

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Last post by Jones
Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:17 am
Star test 70mm F6 achromat doublet. with and without central obstruction. + green filter

Last post by realflow100 « Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:38 am
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by realflow100 » Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:05 pm

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I'm attempting to interpret the results of my star test and tried multiple strategies.
With or without a green filter. its clear one side of focus of...

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I usually find the atmosphere is more of a problem than the optical quality of the telescope itself. at 70x or higher sometimes the atmosphere is...

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Last post by realflow100
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:38 am
Field flattener, Williams old one.

Last post by Altocumulus « Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:12 am
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by Altocumulus » Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:29 pm

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Does anyone have a William Optics 102GT with an old style flattener/reducer, and can post an image or two showing their setup so I can see how it all...

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If the 'normal' focus distance is 277.44 mm without the FF, and the
back focus for the FF is 69.9mm.

In normal solar work the distance is assisted...

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Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:12 am
100th post on CN

Last post by KingNothing13 « Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:16 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:43 pm
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Yep, took me only 4 years to get there. More importantly the topic of the thread is

why would anyone want to drop $2K on a 4 apo for visual??? A 6...

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Hey all - since we have meandered way off the original topic, we are going to go ahead and close this here.

Please feel free to open a new topic...
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Last post by KingNothing13
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:16 pm
"A good 70-mm refractor..."

Last post by mikemarotta « Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:25 am
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by mikemarotta » Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:20 am

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So, still trying to split the epsilon Lyrae companions, I decided to find out more about the range of 70-mm refractors.

Meade series 6000 Quad...

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We may be extending the original work of William Rutter Dawes beyond its useful limits.

Hence it follows that the tests of separating power...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:25 am
Recommendations for a suitable scope for the Fornax LT2 Tracker

Last post by Deserter « Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:48 pm
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by Deserter » Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:25 pm

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I'm a relative novice in the dark arts, and recently bought a Fornax LT2 tracker, which I am rather pleased with. I also have an ASAI Air pro for PA...

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And in a complete about face I ordered a checked and tuned GT71. Kinda on the limit of the Fornax with this scope but I have a counterbalance arm so...

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Last post by Deserter
Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:48 pm
TS achro 6" F5.9 - any owners

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:06 pm
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by 25585 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:03 pm

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I am tempted by the TS 6 F5.9 to replace my C8 I recently sold.

It seems quite a deluxe product compared to others, and has a Japanese Ohara...

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There are a few 6 achro owners here. Celestron, SW and ES models from F5 to F8. I believe everybody are happy with what they got. :D I feel you will...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:06 pm
Reflected and scattered light in the zenith diagonal mirror

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:57 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:43 pm

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Hello all,

it eventually happens, that you buy a zenith diagonal mirror, and start wondering why the contrast of the views is not as good as...

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Hello John,

fixing the scatterd light problem in the telescopes and in their accessories makes really the visible difference.
Clear skies,
JG

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:57 pm
Scattering of light in the refractor optical tube assemblies

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:12 am
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by j.gardavsky » Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:21 pm

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Hello all,

the question why some refractors deliver higher contrast views than the others,
is not just an object of the speculative philosophical...

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You are quite right JG!
Thats why I examined all my telescopes, prisms and diagonals on light scattering and made adjustments when needed.

A nice...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:12 am
A 30$ svbony SV501 telescope. slight modification.

Last post by realflow100 « Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:50 pm

by realflow100 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:50 pm

I just purchased a new very cheap 30$ telescope (just the scope. no tripod) 70mm F6 diameter and focal ratio
i was wondering what was going on...

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Last post by realflow100
Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:50 pm
Is this a good one?

Last post by Ylem « Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:34 pm
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by Capt. Midnight » Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:15 pm

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For backpacking. All objects except the sun (I’m scared😎😆).
I could go up in price if it’s worth it.

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Great scope!

I have the 90 (and the 127) it's very portable, and gives very sharp views.

The 102 would be a step up from my 90, it will not...

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Last post by Ylem
Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:34 pm
cheap 70mm refractor telescope F5.1 testing again

Last post by realflow100 « Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:20 pm
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by realflow100 » Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:24 pm

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still messing with this thing trying to get the sharpest image possible. and least amount of blurry edges as i can.
this seems to be the best result...

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I could see the bands on jupiter quite easily Almost even some detail in the bands. I see 2-3 bands for sure. just looks like a lot of atmosphere...

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Last post by realflow100
Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:20 pm
Whats the typical maximum resolution in arcseconds of a 70mm achromat/doublet refractor?

Last post by John Baars « Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:29 pm
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by realflow100 » Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:57 pm

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Whats the typical maximum resolution in arcseconds of a 70mm achromat/doublet refractor telescope?
I have a cheap one and ive been messing around...

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I can see the grating in the platform a person would stand on at the top of a cell tower like a half a mile to a mile away (Not quite sure but...

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:29 pm
My new baby...

Last post by chris_g « Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:56 am
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by AstroBee » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:20 pm
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I've had an Explore Scientific ED127mm APO for a few years now and have always been very, very happy with it. I've dreamed about getting the big...

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Wow, if she were mine, I'd call her Black Beauty. She certainly is that! Congrats...
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Last post by chris_g
Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:56 am
Picked up this little beauty today.

Last post by Gmetric « Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:15 pm
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by Gmetric » Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:27 am
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I have been looking for a long focal length achromatic refractor with an objective lens of around 80 to 100mm mark for a while to do some visual work...

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Something I have known for quite a while since I am a refractor enthusiast ;)
With the CA chart, it is only applicable to crown/ flint refractors and...
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Last post by Gmetric
Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:15 pm
is it better to correct doublet for center to edge sharpness. or for some other aberration?

Last post by realflow100 « Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:09 pm
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by realflow100 » Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:45 pm

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is it better to correct doublet for center to edge sharpness. or for some other aberration? like coma. field flatness. or chromatic aberrations?
Like...

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heres a better test image showing whats going on with the focus. Nothing is really in focus even when I get as much as possible in focus.
the edges...

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Last post by realflow100
Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:09 pm
Astro Tech 115 APO ED triplet (engaged impulse drive)

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:24 pm
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by mikemarotta » Fri May 07, 2021 12:40 am

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Well, they sent me an ad... And I have been wanting to upgrade... and I want something that I can carry. And I paid the rent last week. And I have...

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In my experience the shakes come for the arm. It could be improved by reinforcing the arm with a block of wood, etc. I found that wrapping it with...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:24 pm
APM 140mm ED, my next intended.

Last post by 25585 « Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:13 pm
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by 25585 » Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:31 pm
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Been in my subconscious tempting me. :sprefac: :galleleo:

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After reading the review I can imagine your subconscious temptations. The same happened to me. :shock:
It's a doublet, beware!
After reading this...
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Last post by 25585
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:13 pm
Would You Spend $100 On This Telescope?

Last post by Richard « Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:59 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:19 pm

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I could not find used prices for this telescope with GoTo on the world wide web. Before buying I will test the GoTo out in the evening. I feel if the...

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Well I am sure there will be others , at one stage people were selling these STL mount in RSA for nothing , the one I tested I purchased for R600 or...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:59 pm
Created A Quickie For Days When Tired

Last post by dagadget « Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:02 am
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by Refractordude » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:21 pm

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Sometimes I am to tired to bring the 150mm f/8 out back and set up the SkyTee II. It does not take long, but sometimes I am just to tired after work....

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Hello Refractordude. It appears that you have solved the problem for a quick setup session. Although I have an 120ST refractor, the XLT150 refractor...

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Last post by dagadget
Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:02 am
Achromatic and apochromatic doublets

Last post by dagadget « Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:38 pm
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by James » Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:49 pm
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are all apochromatic doublets made out of ED glass and do they have the same design as achromatic ones?

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Is lanthanum really worth the extra cost or is it just marketing? I'd Google, but I'm lazy. ;)
:text-thankyoublue:

Totally worth it.

I will...
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Last post by dagadget
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:38 pm
Refractor overload in 2021!

Last post by dagadget « Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:43 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:08 pm

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Vic Maris of Stellarvue will be releasing a limited edition 180mm f/7 triplet this year, price has not been announced but likely comparable to...

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Here is my current Frac in the POD

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Last post by dagadget
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:43 pm
AT70ED

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:48 pm
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by pakarinen » Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:53 am

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Got an e-blast about this newly released OTA. Looks quite affordable.

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There is also this one:

:think:

Of course it is out of stock, I don't like wait lists :D

I've been looking at that one for awhile, but in my...

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:48 pm
Binoviewer friendly 4" Apo?

Last post by WilliamPaolini « Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:26 am
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by Virtus » Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:05 pm

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Can anyone recommend a 4 refractor that is binoviewer friendly? Ideally would be less than $1k give or take a couple hundred.

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I can use my TSA-102 Apo and my APM 152 ED-Apo without an OCA binoviewing with the Baader MaxBright-II binoviewers. I will have to check my notes if...

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Last post by WilliamPaolini
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:26 am
AT-60ED, how is yours?

Last post by John Fitzgerald « Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:39 pm

by John Fitzgerald » Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:39 pm

I got this AT-60ED (FPL-53) a few weeks ago. Star testing is so-so, by my estimate, about 1/4 wave SA under corrected, a little better than that if I...

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Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:39 pm

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