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ES OTA Not Suited to Install A Vixen-Synta Finder Foot

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jul 13, 2024 12:16 am
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by JayTee » Fri Jul 12, 2024 12:59 am

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I have a couple of Astromania 9 x 50 RACIs. These finders, require you to mount them using the Vixen-Synta finder foot adapter. My ES-102 came with...

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Here is ES 102 APO focuser with Agena's Synta/Vixen base installed
I was unable to find any two holes that allowed me to attach the Vixen-Synta...

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Sat Jul 13, 2024 12:16 am
Collimation and focuser tune-up of an ES ED80 frac

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:15 am
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by SkyHiker » Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:00 pm

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I recently moved my AP rig over to my Explore Scientific fracs, an ED12CF and an ED80. The hardest part is generally the EAF focuser but fortunately,...

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Excellent Henk,

All 3 images (which are excellent) show nicely shaped stars out to ALL the edges.

Nicely done,

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:15 am
Explore Scientific sale

Last post by AntennaGuy « Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:43 pm
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by ARock » Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:39 am

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ES seems to be having a sale, maybe pre NEAF, maybe inventory clearance.

Mostly lower end mounts and scopes, though.

70mm Achro + Entry level mount...

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They seem to have some good prices on eyepieces right now (Labor day weekend, 2023).

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Last post by AntennaGuy
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:43 pm
First Light 80mm f/8 Refractor on Nano Twilight Mount

Last post by Nakedgun « Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:01 am
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by MistrBadgr » Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:19 pm
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I received this scope yesterday and it is still in its box. I bought it to fit into a line-up of five f/8 scopes for a little investigation I hope to...

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*I may just order the 102mm Explore Scientific FirstLight refractor and take my chances. Looks to me like it will be a very good starter for me. I...
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Last post by Nakedgun
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:01 am
ES 127 For Christmas Anyone?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:28 am
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by JayTee » Fri Nov 25, 2022 12:56 am

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WOW!

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Well, the scope is supposed to arrive tomorrow and the mount is supposed to arrive Monday the 5th...Hopefully by 2025 (an optimistic prediction) when...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:28 am
Explore Scientific is Auctioning Telescopes?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:11 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:50 pm

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I've received at least two emails from Explore Scientific in which they solicit bids on telescopes. These have a hidden reserve price that needs to...

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This one does not really, the new stock Messier 90mm f/10 is 139€ ($163USD) where this old stock Taurus minimum bid is $210USD

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:11 pm
ED115 FPL53

Last post by Jones « Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:25 am
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by drewnyc » Sat May 23, 2020 5:07 am

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It’s on sale but still pricey. I’m leaning towards the Williams Optics GT 102 that’s $1000 cheaper and appears to get better reviews for...

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TS 0ptics 115 f7 51 triple only a little over $1100 shipped to usa. Order on Monday, receive on friday.
I do visual only and very nice optically.

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Last post by Jones
Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:25 am
New Arrival, The Bresser AR102S "Comet Hunter"

Last post by helicon « Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:47 pm
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by JayTee » Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:43 am

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I just received my slightly used Bresser AR102S Comet Hunter (OTA only) from Telescope Warehouse yesterday. The intent for purchasing this OTA was to...

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ES indeed has great customer service. I called them when I was trying to assemble my Twilight II mount and they gave me some helpful hints as I had...

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Last post by helicon
Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:47 pm
ED102CF focuser "notchy"?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:52 pm
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by munkster » Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:38 pm

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Not a big deal (or is it?) but the coarse focuser seems to clonk at a particular point. Anyone experience this? I'm guessing not specific to this...

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Think of a R&P focuser as a bit of a see-saw.
Your accessories are at one end, the pinion is the fulcrum and applied tension in the focuser balances...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:52 pm
Commenting on the Explore Scientific 165mm refractor

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:41 am

by Lady Fraktor » Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:41 am

If this does not make sense in any area let me know, I am coming up on 5 weeks of 12-14 hour shifts without time off and not exactly sharp at the...

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Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:41 am
Explore Scientific FPL 165mm Triplet Refractor

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:09 am
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by helicon » Thu Jun 18, 2020 3:30 pm

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Is this the king of refractors?

Just came across this model and it looks sweet! A bit pricey though.

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A waste if it doesn't have a camera stuffed in it Gabby! :tease: :lol:

My personal reply would get me banned :lol:

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:09 am
Explore Scientific 10 inch truss dob on sale for US$500 at Costco

Last post by yobbo89 « Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:12 pm
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by The Happy Parrot » Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:45 am

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For those willing and able to jump start the economy, Costco is offering the Explore Scientific 10 inch truss dob for US$500.

Don't know if it's...

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that's a really nice scope !!!

I agree, but at $500 does it meet the 500 rule?

I believe the 500 rule is au currency, so ahh $309.66us rule and...

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Last post by yobbo89
Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:12 pm
ES 152mm Triplets are on sale, briefly.

Last post by SonnyE « Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:28 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:50 pm

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Just an FYI: I noticed this refractor on sale at an unusually large discount, Feb. 29, 2020:
Explore Scientific 152 mm Carbon Fiber Triplet ED...

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It's my drool scope.
Can't afford, but can drool.
One day sale.
Darn!

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Last post by SonnyE
Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:28 pm
The king is dead, long live the king!

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:16 pm
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by Bigzmey » Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:18 pm
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It was a sad day for me yesterday. I sold my ES 127CF APO triplet.

It was in my stables for three years. It was a beautiful scope to look at and...

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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...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:16 pm
Explore Scientific Customer Service +++

Last post by helicon « Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:41 pm
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by Don Quixote » Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:18 pm

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I am not sure if the review section is the right place for this commentary but if it needs to be moved I hope the moderators will take care of that....

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They were helpful to me in the assembly of my Twilight II mount. But not as helpful as Bryan, who posted pictures of each step of the assembly as I...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:41 pm
ES Gen II Truss Dobs?

Last post by Bikerdib « Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:10 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:47 pm

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I may have missed the boat on this one - has anyone here had a chance/have one of the Generation II ES Truss Dobs?

I know that there were some...

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Michael, I forget, do you have the classic or UL 18 Obsession?

I have the ultralight model (trusses) which I keep assembled in my living room....

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Last post by Bikerdib
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:10 pm
Second scope for Twilight II

Last post by Rainmaker « Mon May 13, 2019 1:42 am
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by helicon » Thu May 09, 2019 10:02 pm

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I am currently using my Twilight II as the mount for my AR152. I have been looking for a companion refractor for awhile, think I should consider a...

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SCTs/Maks make great companions to the fast fracs. I have been enjoying this combo for years.

Nice combination, I too am a fan of a SCT type scope...

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Mon May 13, 2019 1:42 am

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