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Old 11-07-2016, 12:36 PM
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Flt 110

Just picked this up as my next imaging rig. FLT 110 f/7. Will match it with a reducer to cut down on imaging time.
No chance to test it yet due to the magnificent weather weather we are having in Melbourne
Bo
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Old 12-07-2016, 03:31 AM
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My latest acquisition...

So my obsession resulted in an Obsession......the 18" f4.5 Classic with Argo Navis and StellarCAT etc.
What a beauty!! (The scope, not me.....)
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Old 12-07-2016, 04:17 AM
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Very nice Martin. But your scopes in your signature show you were already obsessed before you got the obsession Cheers Richard
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Old 14-07-2016, 08:18 PM
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TOA130NFB safe inside the Pelican 1740 Long Case
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Old 20-07-2016, 02:02 PM
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Very Nice Matt .....

TOA130 in the Tak-elican Case ....

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Old 29-07-2016, 11:06 AM
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My Unitron 60mm is a light and useful telescope. It cost $200+ in 1975 and some of my lay friends were amazed by my extravagance. (Imagine their shock if I had brought the 4 inch Unitron!)

The scope come with six Unitron eyepieces, which I replaced with Vixens EPs about 20 years ago, although I still have the Unitron 9mm (shown). It also was supplied with an attractive, wooden, carry box.

Its good for its size, performing similar optically to a Skywatcher 70mm (900mm), which I previously have owned, although the Unitron is of a much better quality construction. Note the strange arrangement with the focuser with only a knob or wheel on the right-hand side.

It is a great "Moonlight" telescope, as I can have a quick look at things on a Moonlight evening, without wishing for a larger aperture.

My only real disappointment was that it does not have enough resolving power to show Uranus as a disc.

I have had some really good experiences with it and it have found it a pleasure to use. For reasons that I still do not fully understand, it gave the best and sharpest views of the transit of Venus (outperforming my fine 102mm ED Vixen) back in 2012.
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Old 29-07-2016, 11:14 AM
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That's a very nice Scope Bob.

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Old 30-07-2016, 12:28 PM
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80mm f/15
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Old 06-08-2016, 02:21 PM
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OMG Col,

You have really modernised that scope, I have never seen anything like it.
It looks great!
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Old 06-08-2016, 04:56 PM
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OMG Col,

You have really modernised that scope, I have never seen anything like it.
It looks great!
Just like Col, an oldie but a goodie

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Old 07-08-2016, 06:51 PM
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Tsa-120

I thought I would post some pics of my recent Tak TSA-120 purchase after downsizing from a Tak TOA-130NFB. I haven't had a chance to use it at night owing to the rather poor weather conditions but have used it for landscape viewing to check the focus on my binoviewers, 5-position turret and WO erect diagonal. The scope feels just right on the EM-11 Temma 2M mount and needs just the one 6.5kg c/weight shown in the pics. The build quality is up to the usual Tak high standard and I'm sure it is not going to disappoint optically.
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Old 07-08-2016, 06:59 PM
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Very nice setup Steve, I think that scope will be a keeper but just in case "Dibs" . Love the Tak Binoviewers.
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Old 07-08-2016, 07:49 PM
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OMG Col,

You have really modernised that scope, I have never seen anything like it.
It looks great!
Thanks Bob .... I'm very pleased how it turned out also.

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Just like Col, an oldie but a goodie
Like a Bottle of Red Wine

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But can it beat my new reflector for 'cuteness' ?
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Old 07-08-2016, 07:53 PM
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Steve ... very nice outfit ... love the eyepiece ' turret ' and the Bino's .

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Old 08-08-2016, 07:48 AM
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Thanks Col, I'm glad I kept them over the years as they are no longer made and complement the TSA perfectly, cheers.
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Old 08-08-2016, 02:13 PM
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Another nice oldie ...

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Old 08-08-2016, 02:27 PM
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Very nice Col
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Old 10-08-2016, 07:31 AM
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Fc76

The main instrument in its natural environment. Illumination by starlight only.
FC76 & TV32PL on Vixen Porta II and surveyors tripod. No mirrors thank you.
Thanks Matt and Brian, it worked!

Cross eyes for 3D effect.
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Old 11-08-2016, 05:29 PM
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Had this made locally by a good friend.
Thanks to Strongmanmike for allowing me to copy his design
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Old 11-08-2016, 09:32 PM
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Looks like a nice rig George.
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