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Old 27-05-2018, 10:03 AM
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Hi Darren
Yes it is. From back to front, that’s an FSQ106N, a 76DC with the 1.7 CX Module attached and the cause of the malady, the FS60.
But what a nice way to suffer
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Old 31-05-2018, 08:00 AM
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I purchased a Tak FC100D (F7.4) earlier this year and finally have it kitted out with appropriate assessors. (Clamshell and bracket to hold normal finders).

I find it to be a lovely combination of performance at a light weight; a fantastic grab and go scope on an Altz mount.
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Old 31-05-2018, 08:20 AM
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Nice scope Bob. How does the AZ4 perform - smooth for small movements?
Where did you get the Finder base?
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Old 31-05-2018, 08:33 AM
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Nice scope Bob. How does the AZ4 perform - smooth for small movements?
Where did you get the Finder base?
I ordered the Finder Base directly from Ali Express. From memory, it cost about $30 US with postage and took about 2 weeks to arrive. In their extended list of Astronomy items, look from about the 40th page onwards.

The AZ4 works well for me, and the tension is easy to adjust. It has a tiny bit of slack in it sometimes,but does not bother me.
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Old 31-05-2018, 03:57 PM
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Tony, more information on a Tak Finder Bracket:-

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...uery=n&page=52

HERCULES S8039 Takahashi finder Bracket Astronomical Telescope
Price:
US $21.00 / piece
Shipping:
US $5.99 to Australia via Singapore Post
Estimated Delivery Time:26-51days

Quantity:
1
piece (995 pieces available)
Total Price:
US $26.99
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Old 31-05-2018, 05:23 PM
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Thanks Bob, I've ordered one of those and a similar black one with a flat base. I'm planning on attaching the finder base to the top of the clamshell for finders or a guide scope.
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My FSQ-85EDX "Baby Q" was finally weened and out of nappies. She's grown a LOT overnight!

Wonder if she'll further blossom into an FSQ-130...
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Old 18-06-2018, 06:52 AM
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My FSQ-85EDX "Baby Q" was finally weened and out of nappies. She's grown a LOT overnight!

Wonder if she'll further blossom into an FSQ-130...
though it looks increasingly like one half of a pair of Siamese twins
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Old 18-06-2018, 07:29 AM
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Child swapping for a TSA-120...hmmmm....does the TSA have a reducer? Do I get Guido's or the GOOD one?
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Old 18-06-2018, 08:20 AM
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Wonder if she'll further blossom into an FSQ-130...
Baby Q - 0-24 months
FSQ106 2-10 year’s
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TOA150 21-50
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Old 18-06-2018, 09:16 AM
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Child swapping for a TSA-120...hmmmm....does the TSA have a reducer? Do I get Guido's or the GOOD one?
the Guid one
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Old 18-06-2018, 09:46 AM
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Col, you don't want to know how many Baby Q's, 106N's and 106ED's I have had lol (and if my wife ever finds out...ouch!!!)

So, must be time for an FSQ130, especially with the new job
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Old 18-06-2018, 10:35 AM
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Col, you don't want to know how many Baby Q's, 106N's and 106ED's I have had lol (and if my wife ever finds out...ouch!!!)

So, must be time for an FSQ130, especially with the new job
Stop Faffing around with the Daipers and get a TOA150 with Reducer/Flattener......you know you want one
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Old 18-06-2018, 02:50 PM
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TOA150 on an SXP - typical Phil comment....
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Old 18-06-2018, 04:47 PM
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TOA150 on an SXP - typical Phil comment....
Excuses ...Excuses .....you have to upgrade the mount at the same time Doofus
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Old 18-06-2018, 05:10 PM
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Why would I want to do that? SXP is perfect.

TOA 150 is too heavy and too long for my transportation requirements. Not all of us have an observatory
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Old 18-06-2018, 05:42 PM
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Why would I want to do that? SXP is perfect.

TOA 150 is too heavy and too long for my transportation requirements. Not all of us have an observatory
If you ever do change your mind Lewis, can I have first dibs on the SXP please?
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Old 24-06-2018, 01:10 PM
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If you ever do change your mind Lewis, can I have first dibs on the SXP please?
Not happening Richard, but in the infinitesimal chance it does, yes
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Old 24-06-2018, 03:19 PM
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