SkyWatcher Esprit 150 ED - First Light - Page 2

Octane (Humayun) · #21 05-09-2015, 08:48 PM

Congratulations. It looks like a stunning scope.

Did you purchase locally?

H

Camelopardalis (Dunk) · #22 06-09-2015, 01:03 PM

My 100 didn't come with the eyepiece, which I'm not upset about...I'd much rather have the flattener

LewisM · #23 06-09-2015, 01:15 PM

Would be very disappointing not to receive the flattener with what is primarily an imaging scope. I know they are fantastic visual instruments, but they do excel at imaging.

Did they adjust local prices accordingly for removal or non-supply of extras etc? I didn't notice any price drops locally, but then I haven't looked at the Esprit's here for a few months. I remember Steve Massey offered me a 120 at an unbeatable price, but would be bare OTA with flattener and rings - no finder, no diagonal or EP, and no hard case. $3500 as I recall.

Camelopardalis (Dunk) · #24 06-09-2015, 01:20 PM

To me, it makes no sense to ship without the flattener.

We've got no evidence/indication of a change of supplied accessories or price. All we have is 3 data points of IIS members who have bought them recently...myself and Rob, who got the flattener, Lee who didn't

and SW seemed to concede it was a mistake and will ship one out. Sounds like Lee got a package that got shipped here instead of Europe...

RobC (Rob) · #25 06-09-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by codemonkey

That's interesting; my 120 came with an eyepiece, and I think Rob's one did too; if I'm not mistaken there's one in the third slot from the left.

I wonder what the US ones are shipping with.

I saw on SGL (primarily UK forum) some unhappiness about the Esprits no longer shipping with the flattener, supposedly due to sourcing issues.

Maybe we're actually getting the best of both worlds.

Lee - I got the total kit with mine , including the optional rack and pinion focuser. I think the Aussie kit is the same as the USA kit with the eyepiece thrown in.

(1) Rings (2) Finder Scope with Mounting Bracket (3) 2" inch Diagonal (4) Eyepiece (5) Flattener (6) Prime Focus Tube Extender (4) 48 MM canon T Ring. (6) Screw on adapter for Flattener.

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Originally Posted by Octane

Congratulations. It looks like a stunning scope.

Did you purchase locally?

H

H - Purchased from Astro Pete in Brisbane.

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Originally Posted by LewisM

Would be very disappointing not to receive the flattener with what is primarily an imaging scope. I know they are fantastic visual instruments, but they do excel at imaging.

Did they adjust local prices accordingly for removal or non-supply of extras etc? I didn't notice any price drops locally, but then I haven't looked at the Esprit's here for a few months. I remember Steve Massey offered me a 120 at an unbeatable price, but would be bare OTA with flattener and rings - no finder, no diagonal or EP, and no hard case. $3500 as I recall.

Lewis - What's your point ? They sell a total kit , unlike TAKs. You should have taken Steve up on his offer.

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Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

To me, it makes no sense to ship without the flattener.

We've got no evidence/indication of a change of supplied accessories or price. All we have is 3 data points of IIS members who have bought them recently...myself and Rob, who got the flattener, Lee who didn't

and SW seemed to concede it was a mistake and will ship one out. Sounds like Lee got a package that got shipped here instead of Europe...

Dunk - Thanks for explaining the simple things to Lewis

Spookyer (Brett) · #26 06-09-2015, 07:23 PM

Looking forward to seeing it in action Rob.

brett

killswitch (Edison) · #27 11-09-2015, 03:05 PM

Hey Rob

Congrats on the scope mate. Its a beauty, would love to see it in person.

I think its time for me to join the Esprit club too

Edison

JimsShed (Jim) · #28 11-09-2015, 07:51 PM

Envious for 2 reasons. 1) the scope, 2) your lawn is green

Can you please share your thoughts on it's performance for visual use?

RobC (Rob) · #29 12-09-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JimsShed

Envious for 2 reasons. 1) the scope, 2) your lawn is green

Can you please share your thoughts on it's performance for visual use?

Thanks Jim. To date , I haven't used it for visual so I cannot comment. Will drop you a pm when I do. An astro mate took the photos on his I Phone. You are not the first one to comment on the blue skies and green lawn. I think the I Phone must have built in PixInSight image enhancement. As you live close enough you could drive up and look through the scope. If you want to , pm me.

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Originally Posted by killswitch

Hey Rob

Congrats on the scope mate. Its a beauty, would love to see it in person.

I think its time for me to join the Esprit club too

Edison

Thanks Edison. I am very happy with the scopes performance. I hear you will be in Brisbane shortly. If you get a chance drop up.

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Originally Posted by Spookyer

Looking forward to seeing it in action Rob.

brett

Thanks Spookyer. Still trying to convince the wife a new AP1100 will complement the Esprit. Although its a hard sell when the AZ-EQ 6 is performing very well.

raymo · #30 12-09-2015, 01:05 PM

Can I come along and have a look through it too Rob?
it's only 3842 km. to your place.
raymo

texta (Mark) · #31 13-09-2015, 02:38 PM

Awesome work Rob! What a monster. Nice.

I'll be joining the Esprit club too!

RobC (Rob) · #32 14-09-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by texta

Awesome work Rob! What a monster. Nice.

I'll be joining the Esprit club too!

Texta - I don't think you will be disappointed if you purchase.

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Originally Posted by raymo

Can I come along and have a look through it too Rob?
it's only 3842 km. to your place.
raymo

Raymo - This weekend OK ? . I will arrange a parking spot at the Caboolture airport for your Lear Jet. Phone me about 30 minutes before you land and I will pick you up. The airport is about 10 minutes from home.

raymo · #33 14-09-2015, 12:33 PM

raymo

gregbradley · #34 14-09-2015, 02:01 PM

Beautiful scope Rob. Congrats.

Greg.

AlexN · #35 14-09-2015, 09:41 PM

My new telescope is 4.5" f/2.8 apo. Ok ok, its a camera lens but still seems impressive to me. Hahaha. I will have to bring it up to see your sky conditions once I iron the bugs out.

RobC (Rob) · #36 15-09-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexN

My new telescope is 4.5" f/2.8 apo. Ok ok, its a camera lens but still seems impressive to me. Hahaha. I will have to bring it up to see your sky conditions once I iron the bugs out.

You are always welcome Alex.

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Originally Posted by gregbradley

Beautiful scope Rob. Congrats.

Greg.

Thanks Greg - I look forward to the day I can see all your gear running.

Camelopardalis (Dunk) · #37 15-09-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexN

My new telescope is 4.5" f/2.8 apo. Ok ok, its a camera lens but still seems impressive to me. Hahaha. I will have to bring it up to see your sky conditions once I iron the bugs out.

Alex, don't forget to post up a crop of the corners of the image once you get it out under the stars. Then we'll see if it's an apo

AlexN · #38 15-09-2015, 10:33 PM

Looking like I will lug it out shortly. I've managed to hobble together a solution to mount it up however no guiding yet. Off to bunnings tomorrow to buy some supplies to solidly mount a finder guider and my home made ascom focus setup.. But I should be able to manage 1 minute unguided images. And I figure, 1 minute at f/2.8 has to be better than 3 minutes at f/5

gregbradley · #39 15-09-2015, 11:10 PM

Thanks Greg - I look forward to the day I can see all your gear running.[/QUOTE]

I've got it all running nicely now after quite an effort. I have several images I am processing.

Greg.

Rod771 (Rod) · #40 17-09-2015, 01:06 PM

Looking good , Rob!

Impressive set up you're assembling there. Very good first light too!