[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

The Astro Physics arrived late last week and after discussions with Alex on the deep sky imaging forum - I posted a image here (a little more appropriate).

I couldnt believe the size and weight of it considering its a 130mm refractor - that is a Televue np101is beside it and it is far bigger than the bl;ack diamond 120. Baffled yeah but i just asnt expecting the size.

Amazing piece of equipment - i now know why people wait for years on the waiting list. I'll change to a motor focus over the coming weeks and mount it a bit better than this - was just checking fit etc. There is an Optec IFW and a st8300 hanging off the end of the TV giving me balancing grief but it will all be sorted out by next moon

Anyway - im a happoy man

Mark