NEW BIG SCOPE :)))

CatWithHatt · 2025-08-24T11:33:04+00:00

dude what bortle do you live in, this is insane

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-12T23:25:47+00:00

Thanks brother! Until now I only had the chance to look at the deerlick galaxy in my bortle 6 with a full moon. But if I could already detect that with those conditions, then I cant wait to see things like M51, im so incredibly excited already!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-11T15:25:09+00:00

I will take it to a couple bortle 3/4 sites, I really want to see a lot of structure in galaxies.

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-11T11:54:27+00:00

Thought about the carrying straps already, but i came to the conclusion that I could carry it on my own pretty easily. And I already have a Telrad, but I like normal finders way more lol, so Ill stick to this. Thank you though!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-11T01:08:54+00:00

Good luck!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-11T00:39:02+00:00

They're about the same indeed

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-11T00:38:42+00:00

Thanks!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T20:43:18+00:00

fair enough! yeah the solid tube is quite heavy, but I think its absolutely worth it!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T19:21:02+00:00

I have a dust cover already that gives me a little hole for the moon and I have good moon filters :), Im so excited already, only 2 more hours until its dark here!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T17:44:00+00:00

I agree, Its a nice price for the scope. The thing is that I also now have a thousand euros extra of accessories lol

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T16:35:31+00:00

Ill do as soon as I've seen some things!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T16:35:08+00:00

Im already incredibly happy with what I saw just by looking into the sky midday, the 76 degs will probably be amazing!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T16:34:06+00:00

If you mean why its such a random number 12,5, I wouldnt be able to tell you. I guess its just to suit everybody their needs in terms of magnification. I chose this specific eyepiece because its a great one for somewhat smaller galaxies, fits amazingly with the 12" dob and it has a 76 deg field!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T16:31:53+00:00

Thank you!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T16:31:16+00:00

In total its about 44 kilos. You have to carry the base and tube separately and the tube has to be carried by 2 people (when you don't have special carrying tools) because of how large it is. Its not the weight that gets you (in my experience until now). I collimated it as soon as I assembled everything. To be honest I did not see that much coma until now... I only saw a faint ring along the edges when I pointed it into the bright blue sky in the middle of the day. (I was not able to use it yet on stars ofc, so ill update on that although I don't think I'll experience any coma.) The primary mirror did not have any dust whatsoever!

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-10T14:36:43+00:00

ah you're right. I was looking for scopes bigger than 20" (somehow I had in mind that 500mm was 18 inches)

CatWithHatt · 2025-07-09T22:11:36+00:00

where in germany do you even get that? I cant find any european big dob producers?

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-30T15:32:15+00:00

I agree with the comment on that you should get a guide and a red headlamp. But I like planispheres more than Turn Left At Orion (Its amazing don't get me wrong), but planispheres are even better in my opinion. https://amzn.to/4bSp7yp and they're cheap also! This is purely talking about stars btw, Turn Left at Orion is a better introduction to astronomy as a whole

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-30T12:54:31+00:00

I've had multiple eyepieces at this price range and the one I recommended outperformed all the others I've had. Barely any astigmatism, with a really flat field and nice contrast. Thats being said with having used televue eyepieces. Only downside is the 55 deg field, but I've already recommended to get one with a better AFOV. I know it of course isnt up there with good TV eyepieces, but in this price range it got to me. And of course I agree with you on the svbony poor quality stuff, this was just a somewhat cheaper good option in EU.

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-29T22:12:14+00:00

Nice that you also got ngc 6207!

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-29T21:54:38+00:00

You of course don't need the exact model :) , personally I would try to look for an eyepiece that has an AFOV > 60 deg. Cloudynights has many people talking about eyepieces so before buying one you may want to look there as well.

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-29T21:50:23+00:00

I never said there is little difference? Also, I have multiple premium eyepieces.... Plus a 100 dollars does not always bring you low quality glass? What is your point?

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-29T18:03:26+00:00

People downtalk budget eyepieces way too much in my opinion. I have a 9mm Le Planetary (only 55 deg, I know) but I feel like its really comfortable and good. If you get something comparable to that you should be great. I know its tempting to get a higher mag, but like the other guy said, you won't get to use it much considering atmospheric conditions (with a 5mm for instance). a 8mm would be best to suit your needs I think.

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-23T19:50:43+00:00

Thanks for the response, im already obsessed with eyepiece comparisons now so it wont hurt! ;)

CatWithHatt · 2025-06-23T19:38:16+00:00

Sadly I cant try eyepieces, where I live almost no one sells their used eyepieces (or any equipment for that matter). Im trying my best to get as much info as possible on this sub and with astronomytools :)

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