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80mm refractor upgrades
Hi Glob
After I found out how nice the 80mm refractor was I spent more $
on upgrades ( I think Jjjnettie has as well with hers?). The diagonal is the
1.25" mirror type (suffient for my needs) however the plastic focuser had to
go and was replaced by a Crayford (dual speed) from Andrews. This
upset the balance so a set of tube rings and a dovetail were next
to get the appropriate balance point. A cheap red dot finder replaces the
useless one that came with the scope and the only option needed
now is the LP 3mm ep. I have yet to use the webcam imaging with the unit
but will try it out this spring when it is warmer outside. (any hints
and tips jjjnettie????)
I know it sounds as if it is overkill for what appears to be a cheap scope
but the optics are worth it and the 80mm unit is a bargain.
I find it to be the perfect take away unit and have the 17ah battery
for powered use if needed for tracking.
I have thought about trying to find a 100mm mak to see if it performs
as well as the refractor, so will check out Andrews website again soon.
Oh BTW, like others I found the scopes inbuilt level to be WAY OUT
and popped it off and releveled and reglued it, so much easier to
get a good setup now.
regards
Alex
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