In addition to the below, a lot of good galaxies fit on a webcam at that 650mm focal length. The f5 means that it will do fast bright exposures, and at that...
Nice work with both scopes. It would have been interesting to see some before shots from the unmodified SP 130ST. Did you keep the stock secondary mirror or...
The only before photo through the scope is in the photos section under Arched Spider and shows Jupiter deliberately overexposed to prove spike elimination. I...
I am curious if anyone has ever used one of Orion's Paragon tripods. I want a new tripod for binocular astronomy that could also be used with a spotting scope...
Hi Nicholas, I just got the Paragon with the ST80 telescope and I'm mostly happy with it. The tripod is very light yet stable with this scope. I'm 6' tall...
I've owned the Paragon for almost two years now and I find it extremely useful for some things and not-so-useful for others. For a camera tripod, It's the best...
For a such a long time I'd been avoiding going the webcam route, but after seeing the results many of you are getting, I decided to give it a try. I was very...
Andy, It probably had something to do with OS services called "Windows Image Aquisition" and TWAIN needing to be updated. I had a similar problem setting up a...
I finally posted the photos of the modified Spaceprobe 130ST ota I did under the ARCHED DEMO directory in the Photos section. The focuser is zero backlash and...
... Andy: I also own a Paragon tripod (the HD version). I use it with my 80 mm ST and with my Ultra Vue binocs. For land use, I consider the Paragon a great...
Stan, I tried using the Paragon a few times for astronomy, but like you, I felt the whole thing fell short of a pleasant experience. I gave up even trying to...
Check out the before and after shots of the Oasis Nebula. That is, before and after it went supernova on June 1. http://www.andysshotglass.com/Oasis.html Andy...
Anybody with any reviews or comments about this scope? Im a beginner and i just order this form Orion's website. Im looking for any input about the quality of...
... beginner ... input ... Hi Hector. Although I do not own a StarMax, I have read many good to great reviews of the line. This little scope is highly regarded...
ROFL. This is the first intragalactic site I've visited that's gone supernova. Maybe I'll see another in the Milky Way in the next couple of centuries....
I happen to own this scope also and it is an excellent first telescope. I would recommend though that you purchase a good pair of binoculars. I spent over a...
Thanks for the reply. I was considering the binocularsasyou mention but know you just gave exactly what i need. What else have you seen wiht the starmax and...
... Hector, I too own the Orion 12x63 Mini Giant binoculars. A very nice unit at a reasonable price. They are rather large but actually easier to hold than my...
I have the Skywatcher version of this scope, obtained from a Canadian dealer. Warning, it is a large and heavy OTA compared to the Orion 120ST. The excess...
Hi, I am Barbara and I live in Boise Idaho. I am new to this group even though I have had an Orion telescope for a couple years now. I received the premier...
Barbara I agree. I thought the Sky Times was very informative. Ive only had my Xt8 for 5 months so I'm fairly new so any information is appreciated. I'm also...
Hi Garry, Nice to meet you! I have an Orion Observer 70mm refractor and I am so sorry about the clouds. It is all my fault. You see, I recently bought a...
Since the paragon and XHD paragon both use the same head, they are limited in their astro use unless you find a way to balance the tube, refractors end up tail...
... The 40mm plossl will help on the deep sky objects. A 32mm is preferred by many, because it will give a wider apparent field (size of the circle of the...
I really appeciate your time in this complete response. This is was what i was looking for. Ill will follow you recommnendations.Thanks again Hector ... ...
I am thinking of getting a 120ST from Orion and want to get opinions from recent purchasers regarding the current optical quality. From what I read the early...
Hi everyone, it's mitch for those of you who know me. I've been working on my homemade telescope, i'm on the last grit in fine grinding, then i polish and...
Hi Mitch. I took the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to the resident bino-genius from the Boise Astronomical Society. He can answer every question and then...
... genius from the Boise Astronomical Society. He can answer every question and then some. He gave us a presentation on binoculars a month or two ago that...
Hi Rich, I bought my 120ST earlier this year. The optics are respectable, really decent diffraction pattern when star testing and it has proven to be very...
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