127mm f7.5 refractor with FCD100 Hoya glass

[Andy01]

Had the pleasure of observing through the new Saxon branded version of this at Snake Valley - amazing contrast & sharpness.

https://www.siderealtrading.com.au/product-category/saxon-telescopes-and-mounts/page/2/

My colleague remarked that it was ‘Tak sharp” and he owns Takahashi scopes!

Probably have to upgrade the stock focusser and add a flattener- but was wondering if anyone has used one of these for AP as yet? I gather they’re made at the same factory as Explore Scientific units.

952mm is decent FL too :)

Cheers
Andy

[miki63au]

Hi Andy,


I had a dream too :eyepop: https://explorescientificusa.com/products/127mm-fcd100-apochromatic-refractor


Not because I need one... but I want one :rofl::D ... if that make sense :screwy:


It's only money (I don't have) :sadeyes: ... I wonder how much the total cost to import?


Mick

[Saturnine]

Hi Andy
I have a Maxvision version of the North Group 127 f7.5 Apo that i picked up 2 years ago via the classifieds and am very happy with its performance, visually and photographically. No discernible colour fringing at focus at up to 400X mag. and a flat enough field for my needs with an APS sized DSLR.
The stock focuser is adequate with some "tuning up", will handle 2 kg of camera and filter wheel without slipping. As a lot of reviews say, they are great value for the money. Can recommend them.