Baby's first triplet apochromatic refractor... - Page 2

william123 (William) · #21 17-09-2009, 09:10 AM

That's a removable dew shield, right? I thought North Group's ED127's all had sliding dew shields....

Can anyone comment?

Bill

Octane (Humayun) · #22 18-09-2009, 01:07 AM

Greg,

Thanks, mate. Looking forward to giving it first light. Actually, I'm desperate, hah. I'm thinking of asking for recreational leave for a couple of days next week.

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Originally Posted by gregbradley

Wow, nice birthday present. It looks super with that nice red aluminium too.

127 is a big scope. It should be a winner.

Greg.

Bill,

Yes, you're right. It is a removable dew shield.

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Originally Posted by william123

That's a removable dew shield, right? I thought North Group's ED127's all had sliding dew shields....

Can anyone comment?

Bill

Regards,
Humayun

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #23 18-09-2009, 11:31 AM

Leaps and bounds Humayun, leaps and bounds!

Can't wait to see your DSO work as your get your head around this newie!

DavidU (Dave) · #24 18-09-2009, 11:46 AM

I would dearly love to buy one of these 127ED's.

allan gould · #25 18-09-2009, 02:27 PM

Humayun
Hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine. They are a beautiful scope. I gave mine a Moonlight focuser (nice red anodising) and just love it. Can't praise mine highly enough.

Octane (Humayun) · #26 25-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Chris,

Seeing your lovely setup at Border Stargaze was an impetus in getting one of these. I know it's not a Tak, but, I'll do what I can with what I can afford.

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Leaps and bounds Humayun, leaps and bounds!

Can't wait to see your DSO work as your get your head around this newie!

David,

Get one!

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Originally Posted by DavidU

I would dearly love to buy one of these 127ED's.

Allan,

I am really happy so far! I bought mine with the new focuser that they've designed for astrophotography. I might still end up going for a Moonlite or Feathertouch. Will see what I can afford. Motorised would be lovely!

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Originally Posted by allan gould

Humayun
Hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine. They are a beautiful scope. I gave mine a Moonlight focuser (nice red anodising) and just love it. Can't praise mine highly enough.

Regards,
Humayun

pmrid (Peter) · #27 20-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by allan gould

Humayun
Hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine. They are a beautiful scope. I gave mine a Moonlight focuser (nice red anodising) and just love it. Can't praise mine highly enough.

Hey guys. I just ordered one of these from Gilman - the Ed 127. With the A$ at these levels, I had to.
Does anyone have any images taken with one of these. I'll need something to whet my appetite until it arrives.

Peter

DavidU (Dave) · #28 20-10-2009, 05:49 PM

I got a quote from Gilman today and it's under $1kUS !!!! with the better focuser

JethroB76 (Jeff) · #29 20-10-2009, 07:18 PM

holy moly

Moon (James) · #30 21-10-2009, 09:27 AM

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Does anyone have any images taken with one of these. I'll need something to whet my appetite until it arrives.

Peter

Most of mine are with the ED127. http://deepspaceplace.com/images.php

Octane (Humayun) · #31 21-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Peter,

I've posted 3 images with mine now in the deep space forum.

You'll have to go back a few pages for my Sculptor and M42, and check today's page for my M45.

Regards,
Humayun

pmrid (Peter) · #32 22-10-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Peter,

I've posted 3 images with mine now in the deep space forum.

You'll have to go back a few pages for my Sculptor and M42, and check today's page for my M45.

Regards,
Humayun

Thanks folks. That's encouraging. Hey Hamuyan, had a look at that M45 of yours. Amazing diffraction spikes for an APO??
Peter

Octane (Humayun) · #33 22-10-2009, 08:19 AM

Peter,

30-pound fishing line.

I might switch back to black cotton thread which I have also used in the past.

Regards,
Humayun

pmrid (Peter) · #34 23-10-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Peter,

30-pound fishing line.

I might switch back to black cotton thread which I have also used in the past.

Regards,
Humayun

Brilliant!
I just saw that my ED 127 has arrived in Brisbane from Nanjing. I'm pacing up and down like an expectant father.

Peter

Octane (Humayun) · #35 23-10-2009, 02:36 PM

Peter,

Congratulations on the shiny new toy. You won't be disappointed.

Did you get the updated focuser for astrophotography? Did you also order a finderscope?

Gilman's service is top notch, although, after having ordered a finderscope I had a couple of issues. The finderscope arrived with a bracket, but, there is nowhere on the tube before the focuser to attach the finder to. After a bit of to-ing and fro-ing he is sending me out a collar which sits on the pre-focuser tube, on to which I can then screw the finder bracket on.

As you can see from the images, the field is quite flat, and, if your focus is spot on, you will either have no, or non-discernible, chromatic aberration. I knew this telescope was up to the task -- however, it was very difficult to find good/well-processed images taken from it on the web. I hope to do it some justice.

Regards,
Humayun

gb_astro · #36 23-10-2009, 09:29 PM

Hi H.

Does the scope need this propriety finder or can you somehow attach a normal Skywatcher/Bintel type finderscope or red dot finder?

Thanks,
gb.

trackerau · #37 24-10-2009, 01:44 AM

Nice scope and price looks great, but who is "Gilman" and is there a web page?

Thanks

Octane (Humayun) · #38 24-10-2009, 05:54 AM

Greg,

There's no fittings on the tube at all to allow a third party finder. If this didn't work, I was going to just get a Telrad. But, even then, that would be difficult to use with my current configuration (guidescope).

So, he's sent me a collar and I have some very rudimentary instructions on how to install it. I just have to ask, and, he'll send me photos showing how it's done. I am sure I will figure it out!

Gavan, Gilman is the representative from North Group that a few of us have been dealing with. Do a Google search for "ali baba ed127" and you'll find them. His email is hioptic@gmail.com

Hope that helps!

Regards,
Humayun

pmrid (Peter) · #39 24-10-2009, 08:17 AM

Finderscope!!! AHHHHH S@#$%
You know, I just assumed that there would be a fitting for attaching the ubiquitous finderscope. I didn't notice that there was none. I was blinded by the nice shiny new toy and didn't see it. Reality check.
Although the idea of pulling off the focuser and drilling holes in the OTA to fit a finderscope bracket seems extreme, it may be necessary.
I did order the updated focuser --- but how can I tell if that is what I get. What are the visible differences? Do you know?

Peter

AlexN · #40 24-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Peter, what do you need a finder scope for? put camera in scope, take 2sec exposure.. Bam! Finder!