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Old 16-02-2015, 12:40 AM
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tempestwizz (Brian)
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Location: Vientiane, Laos
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I'm very happy with my FS 60 Q as a travel scope. Bought in the UK a couple of years back to view a lunar eclipse. (Got a good view of the British clouds). According to reviews,the "q" extender brings a 60CB to 600mm f:10. It also corrects many inherent chromatic issues with the bare scope, and flattens the field enough for full frame photography.
I haven't tried imaging, but I can attest the views are crisp. Tonight in Vientiane Laos, my new in laws got to see the bands of Jupiter and the moons for the first time, and within the light pollution of suburbia.
Although I bought the Teegul EQ mount at the same time, I've not found it all that practical. A cheap and sturdy AZ mount works more effectively. (I had tried using a small CF tripod with the Teegul as a travel mount, but too messy and flimsy for comfortable use).
HTH. Brian
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