Coming soon to Andrews: Skywatcher Mak-Newt

[Tilt (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Ken

Get the angle grinder out Micheal I love cutting tubes up, check your secondary mirror will be still large enough when the primary is moved forward. I see the latest 190 MN has a larger secondary and improved focuser plus a few other tweaks. I keep noticing little things about my MN like the extra black flocking opposite the focuser that I didn't see at first.
Clear skies Ken.

Good point, I'm not sure if the secondary would be large enough probably not? I must say, I'm not usually one for the hands on 'projects', I usually just throw $$$ at what ever it is I'm attempting to achieve.

Michael

[Tilt (Michael)]

By the way Ken, would a DSLR reach focus on the Orion 190 MN?

[Ken]

The 190MN is supplied with a 2" extension for eyepieces to reach focus this gives plenty of in focus for imaging. DSLR'S should be fine as I have used the QHY9 with filter wheel, two T rings, OAG and still had some in focus left.
Clear skies Ken.

[Tilt (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Ken

I see the latest 190 MN has a larger secondary and improved focuser plus a few other tweaks.

You're right! A larger secondary (58-->64mm).

The 100% fully illuminated field diameter increases from 14mm to 22mm.