davesokolich
15-12-2023, 12:07 PM
Great Optics. Bargain at $700
Scope takes excellent shots - see pics.
Upgrading to Pleiades 68
Included
Main Scope including extra rings and Carry Case
Optional Extras:
Black Cat Mount for EAF $80
240mm Prima Luce Losmandy bar $75
All 3 bundled for $800
Image taken from this scope won image of the week award "Modern Astronomy Forum" - Here is the Astrobin Link https://www.astrobin.com/vh3zdj/
Scope Details
Apochromatic petzval (4 elements in 3 groups)
Objective diameter 51 mm
Focal length 250 mm
Focal ratio f/4.9
Image circle 44 mm
Material Anodized aluminium alloy
Mount attachment Vixen-style
Focuser Indexed manual helical focuser
Camera connection M48 x 0.75, optional T-Mounts
Backfocus 59.7 mm from M48 thread
Tube weight 1.8 kg
Tube length 225 mm (fully retracted), 305 mm (fully extended)
Tube diameter 80 mm
Scope takes excellent shots - see pics.
Upgrading to Pleiades 68
Included
Main Scope including extra rings and Carry Case
Optional Extras:
Black Cat Mount for EAF $80
240mm Prima Luce Losmandy bar $75
All 3 bundled for $800
Image taken from this scope won image of the week award "Modern Astronomy Forum" - Here is the Astrobin Link https://www.astrobin.com/vh3zdj/
Scope Details
Apochromatic petzval (4 elements in 3 groups)
Objective diameter 51 mm
Focal length 250 mm
Focal ratio f/4.9
Image circle 44 mm
Material Anodized aluminium alloy
Mount attachment Vixen-style
Focuser Indexed manual helical focuser
Camera connection M48 x 0.75, optional T-Mounts
Backfocus 59.7 mm from M48 thread
Tube weight 1.8 kg
Tube length 225 mm (fully retracted), 305 mm (fully extended)
Tube diameter 80 mm