[RobC (Rob)]

Originally Posted by Atmos

Looking really nice!
When I was looking at getting a refractor it kinda came down to getting one of these or the 130 triplet. One of the main reasons I went smaller was for exactly the same reason you were worried about, weight with an EQ6 Pro/variant.

It looks like a beautiful scope though

Thanks Atmos . The AZ-EQ6 never fails to amaze me.

Originally Posted by LewisM

Time to get the SXVR-M25C on that baby and stop mucking around with the DSLR

I am saving it for you Lewis. The DSLR is just so much easier to use when experimenting with new gear.

Originally Posted by MortonH

Looking good!

Thanks Morton

Originally Posted by Slawomir

That's a beast of a telescope! Great to hear the scope is living up to your expectations Rob.

You are correct it is a beast. Nearly fell over backwards when I first opened the case. Thanks Slaw

Originally Posted by AlexN

Looks beautiful Rob. I should be right for Friday night. Will let you know.

Thanks Alex. Hope you can make it.

Originally Posted by codemonkey

Nice one, Rob!

Interesting that you didn't feel the need to refocus over 2hrs. Did you measure the resulting images (FWHM or other) at all, or was this by eye?

I think I can make out a flattener in one of the images; did yours come with it?

Thanks Lee. Measured by eye. I will run some FWHM tests on the images and get back to you. I was rushing to get some imagery before the moon rose. The flattener was included.

Originally Posted by RobF

Looks like a very promising rig Rob. Hope you score plenty more clear blue skies like the ones in those p
ics!

Thanks Rob. Praying for clear skies for the next two weeks. I will be out every night if there are clear skies.

Originally Posted by RickS

Nice scope, Ro
b!

Thanks Rick. Remember I chatted to you before ordering it.

Originally Posted by h0ughy

you need a bigger mount - just to hold that smile up

You are correct David. I was worried I might have to purchase an EQ8 to mount it. However at the moment everything seems bloody wonderful.

Originally Posted by Somnium

great stuff, looks like it is performing well, keep the pics and reviews coming !

Thanks Somnium - It was a bit of a gamble outlaying the cash to purchase it. Now I wished I had purchased when I initially got into Astro

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Stars in the corners look nice and round at the IIS image scale. Nice one! The EQ6 handles the weight ok?

Thanks Troy. Needs the flattener to get round stars in the corner. Next step is to test with a full frame camera.