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Old 21-10-2020, 07:33 AM
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I'm sort of assuming Suavi gets pro-deals/full-ride sponsorship? His images are among the best I've seen
You are very very kind It would be a dream come true to get such a sponsorship.

As much as I really enjoy using my little scope that was crafted by people with passion for astronomy, forking out $16k for a 165mm f/8 requires careful and objective thinking, even if my mount should be able to handle it. For example, same funds would allow me to upsize my tinny, placing within my reach all of the 74 beautiful local islands. Therefore, as painful as it is, I shall continue resisting, at least for a while longer.
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Old 21-10-2020, 07:38 AM
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One is enough, so long as it is capable.

My FSQ-85ED does the lot - f/7.95 with the extender, f/5.3 native, f/3.86 reduced, and flat to the edges of most cameras (plus I have the special 1.01x flattener that flattens even further for the larger sensors).

I did recently acquire a Skywatcher ED80 and restored it and currently decided to keep it as the quick grab-n-go. It works BEAUTIFULLY with Tak's FSQ extender as well, so it's wonderful for a quick lunar or planetary visual session.

I absolutely believe that this pair delivers the goods
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Old 21-10-2020, 07:56 AM
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Satchmo, I seem to recall.


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Lol, an impressive list by any standards Barry! Hey, Do you remember what Mark Suchting’s IIS name was? His avatar was a pic of his face inside his glider cockpit if that helps.
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Old 21-10-2020, 09:24 AM
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OK last count I had seven telescopes....but I see each as being the right tool for the job I have in mind.

Up close and personal views need focal length and for wide vistas just the opposite.
I've stopped buying, for a better expression, run-of -the-mill optics
some time ago, as I've found my observing sessions seem to be time limited these days..so you might as well make the best use of those distant photons.
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Old 21-10-2020, 09:50 AM
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Satchmo, I seem to recall.
Thanks Steve, yes it was
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