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Originally Posted by sharpiel
Seriously, Ron is incredible. Have a look thru threads on this site alone about Moonlite focusers and ron's customer service. He's legendary for it.
You send him an email and you'll be surprised at how quickly he responds.
I've never used Feathertouch but their reputation is unparalleled. I have used Moonlite and I wouldn't ever hesitate to recommend them. See this thread
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...light=Moonlite |
Hi Les,
LTNS. I've heard nothing but great things about both focusers - feathertouch seems to be considered to be the absolute best focuser on the market, but the moonlight is also exceptionally good, and cheaper and Ron's customer service is by all accounts exemplary.
I've had a good look at the Moonlight website and noted a bunch of questions etc and will Email Ron and see what his reply is. As I said earlier, I just hate having to bug Ron, cos this isn't going to be an instant purchase. Some manufacturers/retailers get very funny if they answer your questions and there's no an immediate purchase. I'd rather not potentially (and unintentionally) piss Ron off!
I don't intend to go the whole hog with this setup, I just want a basic focuser that's better than the standard focuser that comes with the scope. If I can score a job, I'm eyeing up an explore scientific 130mm APO and a GSO 10" truss RC. But, I need a far better mount than the EQ6 PRO for the latter, so it's gonna have to wait several years ;-)
My game plan was to fix the focuser issue, get a pier and permanent mount setup in the backyard, then worry about a mono CCD camera (8300 chip, not sure what brand, but have read good things about the QHY cameras, so it's probably close to the front of the line for my best pick to be honest). In the interim, I'd be imaging with my Canon EOS 60D (unmodified), mostly DSOs (nebula) and getting the hang of imaging, tracking/guiding, and of course, processing said images. I'm aiming for 15 second subs without star trailing, I'll be happy if I can achieve that. I'm also eyeing up a QHY polemaster to help with polar alignment, although the location in the backyward that I've chosen doesn't let me see the South pole, so I'll have to drift align (I'll need help from you fine chaps when it comes to that, preferably from someone in Brissie who has a good heart and can come visit me to help teach me!). I really lack confidence with the polar alignment and drift alignment and I'd probably not be confident until 10+ tries and I felt that I have it down to pat. I'm a slow learner in my old age lol.
Sorry for such a long reply. Much is on my mind.
Cheers,
Dave