... I can confirm that the SkyWatcher ST80 has a male T thread on the end of its eyepiece holder. I use this with a Baader T threaded diagonal. The SkyWatcher...
... to replace the stock ep/accessory holder with a helical focuser. I'm still not clear how this would allow the use of 2" accessories. Maybe I'm just ...
... on ... by ... Don, Thanks for the reply and the info. I too had felt the same way about the limited inside diameter of the mak's baffle-tubes, however...
I know this has been gone over a few thousand times, went a couple steps further and can't believe the improvement. Vista ST80 a few years old. Did all the...
Hi Jim, I've been thinking about getting one of the Baader T-2 diagonals to replace my Lumicon. They're a little pricier than the other 1.25 dielectric...
Received my SFA2 Visual Back Compression Ring from Joseph Cartolano @ Mercury Systems Support in Friday's mail and I have to say I am very impressed. Tight...
... I really don't feel qualified as I'm a beginner and have never used any other quality diagonal. All I can say is that it seems to be a really nice unit,...
I was hoping to create some interest for a similar product to replace the standard holder on the 80f5 - Joe had said he could make some if we had enough people...
Are you talking about a 2" diagonal holder for the ST-80? I would definitely be interested in getting one if Joe is able to make some. Should I contact Joe...
... I wonder why someone doesn't make a 1.25" to 2" diagonal like they make .965" to 1.25" diagonals? Jerome Bigge Member, Muskegon Astronomical Society Author...
... would definitely<BR> ... replace<BR> ... if<BR> ... point.<BR> ... couple<BR> ... all<BR> ... I have Joe's compression ring adaptors for my C9.25, AR-5 and...
My offer was to make a compression ring 1.25" adapter for the ST scopes, not 2" adapter that would be worhtless because of all the vigneting that would go on....
... Hi Jerome, There is one: the Baader T-2 Maxbright that Jim Easterbrook was writing about. Check it out at Alpine Astro: (Baader ASTRO T-2 System™) ...
I received an SFA2 on Saturday for my Orion 120ST. The threads are so close in tolerance, that it would not screw onto the focuser tube. Luckily, I had ...
... scopes, not 2" adapter ... on. ... on later this summer. ... Crayford. ... shipment but they may or ... ST. ... Joe: Well, I still would be most...
Oh masn, I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe Joe can offer a suggestion. I hope you haven't cross-threaded the focuser. it would be cheaper if the Visual Back were...
My guess is that you are right, Mike. I plan to try a heat gun to expand the SFA2 just a little in hopes that it will come off. Then I can clean the threads...
Hi, I'd like to add my name to the list for a 1-1/4 inch compression ring adapter for the ST-80. Photographing the Venus transit with a digicam attached to the...
Hi Wade, Received feedback from Joe @ MSS. I have to say I really appreciate these Vendors who take the time to personally answer questions and offer their...
Thanks for passing that on, Mike. I still haven't tried yet, but if I'm lucky enough to get the SFA2 off, I'll clean the threads like he suggests. Best, Wade ...
Wade I don't think I heard from you directly about this but if i did and did not respond I apologize. Anyway you probably received the recent batch of SFA2...
Joe, I did try to call you on Saturday, but no answer. I tried the email address on your website, but my mail "bounced". It still will not come off. Tried...
I've added to my collections of photos taken with an ST-80. After the DSOs and planets I now have a link to sunspots and yesterday's Venus Transit. ...
I do not have 24/7 hours so next time try during the week. Don't know why your email bounced i get about 500 a day and do not have any spam filters. It won't...
Hi, I have ray-traced my Orion ST80 today. The results showed severe vignetting by the baffle that was installed about 90 mm away from the back of objective...
Has anyone had experience using an O-III filter with a 80mm f/5? I was thinking of getting an O-III filter for my Nexstar 8i, and wondered if it would also be...
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