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Excellent scope! Got me some APODs with it.
Woo hoo my Favorite thing! Sunday morning coffee with a new Ed Video!
You mean, woo hoo my favorite Ting?
Hello Ed, so glad to see your review of this refractor. I have been interested in astronomy since 5th grade, and am now a retired [music] teacher. I purchased an 11" Edge HD SCT, AND a CGX-L mount to go with it. Loved what I could see. I have been to many star parties, and always marveled at the sharp/clear images on friends' refractors. So, I purchased said refractor (ES ED 127mm triplet apo), looking forward to seeing great sights. I was very disappointed on the first few outings. My 11" SCT has a focal length of 2800mm, and when I used a 23mm eyepiece, that was "high" magnification (I thought!). I tried to use the same eyepieces on the Explore Scientific, and really could not see much; at least, not what I was seeing on other scopes owned by my friends. I was not aware of the difference in calculating magnification powers (focal length divided by eyepiece = mag power). Finally purchased some 'single digit' eyepieces (mm-size: 9mm, 7mm, 4.7mm) and began to see great things. This refractor is what I like to take with me on travels.
However, dragging around the CGX-L mount (which could handle the refractor VERY well!) became a real exercise challenge. I purchased a Meade LX-80 tripod/mount, and found it too light for the task, although the weight limit was within range of the mount. Sold the Meade, and purchased a Sky Watcher EQ6-R, and am immensely pleased with the mount! It will even handle my 11" SCT very well.
So, great recommendations for the Explore Scientific 127mm triplet apo, as well as the Sky Watcher EQ6-R tripod and mount. No complaints, just pure fun and enjoyment.
Thanks for all of your videos. Your unbiased and enthusiastic presentations are a joy to see an hear. The level of experience that you bring is unequaled. If I were ever going to invest in a larger scope, your channel would be my first port of call.
Ed, It’s very nice to see NGC 6939 and 6946. 35 years ago, those were not difficult for me in a 3” f/15 refractor (doublet, uncoated) with Tele Vue eyepieces.
As recently as 2019 I saw them pretty well in a 15x56 binocular.
NGC 7331: similar story. Not as easy though.
I was in semi-rural (Bortle 4) skies on good nights.
I note these observations to alert you and your viewers that a person can see a lot with modest instruments.
Thanks. Superb review. As usual!
This is a great scope and another cool video! I really like your channel because you're not always focused on imaging and astrophotography. Thanks, Ed!
Another great review Ed! I noticed on your website that you had compared this visually to an 8" reflector. I found that interesting as I too wondered how a 5" refractor with no central obstruction would compare to a larger aperture telescope with an obstruction of some sort, in particular for planetary work. It would also be fun to see a comparison of the ED127 vs AR127 as you had plenty of good things to say about the AR127 as well.
GREAT REVIEW! ALL YOUR REVIEWS ARE EXCELLENT AND HIGHLY INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL! YOUR EXPERTISE IS MUCH APPRECIATED!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEACHING. I HAVEN'T USED MY YET. STILL LEARING. I REALLY ENJOY THE DEPT YOU EXPLAIN DURING THE FOCUS ISSUES. EXCELLENT TEACHER.
Dear Ed ting sir
Thank you for the crisp straightforward and good guidance
I always watch your guidance minutely and sincerely for the apt comments you make
I am going to watch this video again and again till i get some things crystal clear
because i am now planning to buy the ed127
Thank you and god bless you sir for your sincere and valuable guidance
Neato. I have a 5" f/12 achromat. It's a really nice DIY scope made by the previous owner with D&G lenses. It's big, of course, and an EQ6 is barely adequate. (Maybe if I made some wooden legs for it....) And in crummy seeing I get a suggestion of purple fringe around Jupiter. Still, it has generally excellent contrast and color fidelity. One night a long time ago, I could tell the Jovian moons apart by their color. something I have never seen with my also excellent 8" and 12.5" Dobs.
A review of the Svbony 122/854 mm ED FPL51 triplet would be very nice especially because its just 1399$.
Ed...you do such a great job with all your reviews. I just want to say that I do appreciate you taking so much time ( and I do know that each review may take several moths to complete), to do such a thorough analysis of each OTA. I would like to ask just one favor. When you show that an optical assembly may be purchased as (generally) the same scope from another manufacturer, I am hoping if you could discuss the differences in the assembly; specifically the glass used to in the OTA. Why is there such a price difference between the TOA 130, the EON 130 and the Stellarvue 130. Has to be in the craftsmanship and of course...the glass! Or possibly do a video on just the differnt types of glass currently used in the OTA's being produced today!! Thanks again Ed!
Fantastic review of a scope that interests me (CF version) but hasnt persuaded me to part with or add to my W.O. GT81 IV (just yet). And the thing I really really like, no bish bash thumping intro, no messing around just straight into it, a real professional at work. Thank you kind Sir.
Hey Ed! Great video. I recently found your channel and have enjoyed it immensely. I was wondering if you had a collimation how-to video in the works?
Hi Ed, I like your channels content, the no nonsense & easy to understand equipment reviews etc. Just wondering whether you've ever thought about reviewing any of the William Optics Refractor telescope ranges? It would be interesting to get your take on their optical performance. I've only just started my astronomy journey and am fortunate to have got hold of a William Optics Zenithstar Z103 and I'm very impressed with the build quality but haven't had much opportunity to use it in anger yet.
Just stumbled on your video and I am happy I did. Fantastic review, Ed - I enjoy how thorough you are. Thank you very much. I immediately subscribed.
Clear skies,
Ken
Good to see you here, thanks!
Ed, thank you for another outstanding video! I always look forward to your videos.
Ed, another thing of note is the Essential version uses fcd-1 glass where as the next model up uses a better focuser as well as fcd-100 glass, so has even better color correction.
Love refractors. I have a Stellarvue 80mm that I’m very happy with even though it’s an achromatic. I’d love to get a four or five inch ED, though.
Nice review Ed, thank you. i was particularly interested to read the updated version, because for several years I owned a Meade Series 5000 127. Very similar, but it suffered a bit from blue fringing. It would seem the later versions have improved in that respect. The focuser was at one point damaged, and although I managed to keep it going I eventually replaced it with a good quality R & P, which transformed the scope. But still the blue fringing niggled, so before my advancing age completely catches up with me I've sold it and bought a Sharpstar 140. Superb optics and massive focuser. I'd love to see your opinion of it if you can get hold of one to review. I'm in the UK, otherwise would offer mine! Keep well, Peter.
Nice scope and great review! The images were very good.
Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing!
Can only agree with you, Ed; it is a awesome scope in it's price range. I'm mainly an imager, and this is the only scope I use (though I use the CF with the 2.5" hex focuser) at the moment. I would definitely recommend the CF version if one can afford it - it takes the mount requirement down to a solid mid range, and is more travel friendly (where applicable). It's of course a jack of all trades, master of none-scope, but if one's looking for a scope that can (to some extent) do anything between planetary and nebula imaging, and still be a solid ocular scope in this price range, this is a great choice.
Great Video Ed!! I do Love The Contrast On an Refractor. I hoping to Get a 4 inch Apo!
Love your channel Ed :) What I’d really like to see is a review of a Stellarvue refractor. Apparently they are very good!
I have been looking for more info on larger refractors. Some of what I was asking got answered here. I should have my ES ED 152 CF in a few days and I can't wait to get to work with it. My only problem now is that I need a pier extension for my eq6r pro and I can't find one ANYWHERE!
That was a great review of the ED127 I really I joyed your reviews of telescopes I would love to purchase this one but being retired it’s out my range. Again I love your talks on telescopes.
I love the flex at the end showing off all those sick refractors you own.
Thanks, but do not emulate me - I am crazy!
Great review. I have the 100ED Evostar and no complaints. But this does seem like a steal for a 5" triplet.
Spectacular images Ed! The Trifid is one of the best I've ever seen! For comparison I looked up the image of Stefan's Quintet made with the 48" Palomar Schmidt on 103aO and 103aE film. It looks about the same :)
😂😂😂😂
You can get the AR127L which is the longer version of the achromatic refractor. It has a focal length of 1200mm and a focal ratio of 9.4
I love apochromatic refractors. My first telescope was a 4 inch apo and I sold it a few months ago which I regret very much after having and using 127 mak and c8.
I don’t remember where it was, but I read that the first diffraction ring of a C-9.25 is smaller than the airy disc of a five inch refractor. Of course to make a fair comparison you’d have to have steady seeing conditions.
As far as telescopes looking bigger in person, it’s a marketing gimmick - advertisers hire giants to stand next to their telescopes, and short people don’t like to display their tiny stature on videos. I hear that Ed Ting stands about 6’ 7”.
Another great review. My "if you want one for all" is my Esprit 100ED f5.5. Fast compared to most other refractors and the FOV turns out to be from perfect to acceptable for the majority of popular DSO nebula, although it requires careful framing for the Soul or the Heart nebulas. If was I going to add an additional scope, it would probably be something in the 1200 to 1500mm fl range; thinking strongly of a RC or iDK/cDK. I just don't want to deal with the mirror flop/movement issues of the SCT's. My observing is 100% imaging at this point, no visual.
There is quite a bit of tube extension on the Esprit to get in focus with the OEM field flattener, nothing noticeable per se, but always felt like it flexed slightly due to the moment arm of camera, fliter slide/etc. I ultimately replaced it with a Moonlight Express Nightcrawler. VERY robust design and no flex.
I have an Sky-Watcher 100mm ED with near perfect collimation and glass, even in poor skies containing smoke from wild fires the Ring Nebula is easily seen. While its views of M44 are not as breath taking as in a 10" dob, it does a very good job for its size. [EDIT: By the way, you photo of the moon is very good considering it is being displayed at 1080p and with TH-cam's data compression. And, thank you for showing and discussing Stephan's Quintet, it is truly a treasure trove.]
Evostar or Esprit?
As usual a very enjoyable and informative review.
I bought the carbon fiber version of the ES127 app this week. It was on sale at about 25% off for $2500 - perhaps they have a new version in the works. I also have a Tak FC-100DZ and a Celestron C8 that prior to this were my largest scopes. I wanted a larger APO refractor but was put off by the weight. All my other scopes are about 12lb or less, as is my AM5 mount. But, remarkably, with the CF tube the ES127CF weighs only 14lb so I figure this will be manageable for me.
Plan to use the ES127, as well as my Tak, for imaging small DSO's with my Powermates and also eyepiece projection. I have high hopes for visual observing too.
I owned the carb version for some years - you wont regret it its a beauty and extremely versatile telescope. I was heartbroken to sell it but I abandoned photography and went for a 12" ultralight dob for visual only.
THIS is how to do a review! Well done Ed!
Ed, thanks for this video and all in your series!! I am a newbie to amateur astronomy and have never looked through a telescope, and super excited to get my feet wet and or just dive straight in to my new hobby! I am looking to purchase a APM 100mm SD with FDC100 glass Binocular Telescope mounted to an Orion Parallelogram Mount. I am coupling this purchase with a pair of Cannon 15/50 Stabilized Binoculars to learn the night sky… Do you have any experience or insight into the APM 100?
Thanks again for taking the time to share and create such great content for the rest of us!
I got MaxVision 127 mm little bit smooth lens on fcd1 but still good. Canon L 10-42 is very very good@@
Hi Ed, excellent video. Which will you recommend for observing the planets a 100mm Evostar or this?
The Evostar is a much more manageable scope to handle and to mount!
Great scope review. Did you use a flattener or reducer when imaging all those images?
Yes, always. A cheap field flattener is better than none at all.
Dear Ed, iam planning to buy Celestron 6se. As I am residing out of US I want buy the eye pieces and filters along with telescope on my visit to US. kindly can you suggest for planet and deep sky viewing.
Thank for replying in previous video.
Great video What type of attachment comes at the back of the focuser? 2" compression ring? M48 thread?
This one has a compression ring.
I just learned about Stephan's quintet today and now I really want to see it. Probably not going to happen with my 70mm optic though lol. Maybe someday.
I would like to see you review a explore scientific ar102600tn
It comes with no manual just a picture that looks like a kid draw it,I would like to know if this scope is any good
Thanks for your time
Bob Brann
Hi Ed,
Firstly thanks very much for the video.
Had a question, and I know the answer is rather difficult but wanted your opinion on it.
I already have an Orion XT8, and wanted to get another telescope for astrophotography. My budget is about 5G's for the mount and the telescope.
Wanted to make a decision between 1 of these 3
Explore Scientific ED127
Orion EON 130mm ED Triplet Apochromatic
Celestron ADVANCED VX 9.25" EDGEHD
Which one would you choose?
Uh....are you suuuure you want to get involved with this? You've seen my numerous warnings, right? The average person is committing themselves to a 2-3 year learning curve, and the various branches of astrophotography take a lifetime to master. Astrophotography begins with the mount. You should strive for big mount/small scope, as opposed to the other way around (many beginners make this mistake). Master the mount first. Then you need to deal with the field flattener or coma corrector, the autoguider, the software, and the camera. Then comes the OTA.
I got into astronomy in the late 90's. I remember reading some of Ed's reviews on Astromart back when it was privately owned, over 20 years ago. Ed is one of the most trusted reviewers in the hobby and is an avid astronomer. He is one of the few "celebrities" in the hobby that you can literally buy gear based just off his word. I first started looking at Takahshi's after reading one of his reviews.
If you are into astronomy, subscribing to this channel is a no brainer. I can't believe I only JUST found it the other day.
Thanks so much, and good to have you here!
Thank you, Sir
@@edting Ucrainian Astronomer Amauters rule!!!
I almost bought this telescope about 6 years ago or so after reading a review by Craig Stark. I was on the waiting list for my Starfire and almost gave in but held on for the GTX. If it had the new focuser then I probably would have jumped on it. For the money you really do get a lot. You used to get more though. Thanks for the review.
You have a GTX! Congrats!
Great video Ed! How does this scope compared to the Skywatchers 120ED? Thanks
The Sky-Watcher 120 is a great telescope for the money. I haven't compared it to the ED127 though.
Ed, great review. I purchased an Explore Scientific ED 127mm a few months ago used from an online retailer. When I received it I was not able to focus it. I contacted Explore Scientific and they were great to work with even though I purchased the scope used. After trying to fix the problem over the phone, I shipped the scope to Explore Scientific. It turns out the issue was I needed to attach a 2" tube extender to obtain focus for visual use. I thought the tube extenders were just for back focus for a camera. Anyway just wondered if this was normal for refractors or just this one. Thanks.
Hey thanks for that! Interesting about the extension tube...
It could be that you were not using a diagonal. An obvious suggestion, I know. But its something that I would
do.The thought being to exclude one more optical surface and look straight through the scope.
I Have The AR 102 f/9.8 Arriving Tomorrow,Im Hoping For Nebulas and Galaxies❤️🙏🏻❤️
I just got a used one of the. Newer essentials version. Carbon Fiber, with the the new hexagon 2.5" focuser. 13 lbs
Still because of its length it needs a big mount. The ED 127 comes with 2x 2" focus extensions. Been raining or cloudy every day since. So the G11 is in the living room with the APO , waiting. Pairing a Artic 420 with it buying it used I got the upright prism finder with it. (In white) will ES exchange it fit a CF version? So far the only quibble is needing to use the both 2" extension and the x0 flatter I bought used is no longer available. That and I need to buy a case. for the rare time it won't be in use. 😍🤣😍😍🤣🤣🤣
Those photos!!! 🤩 Will this model visually resolve big globular clusters like M15?
Depends on your definition of "resolve". You can start to see granularity and pinpoints on the outer members, under good conditions.
@@edting Thanks Ed. That's what I wanted to know. I had a 6 inch Celestron Newtonian that could see granularity in the big clusters. They turned from a blur into sparkling beauties. This was always the case on many nights. I think I had an exceptional mirror and I always kept it as perfectly collimated as possible. This was easy because the scope was short enough that I could make adjustments while looking through the eyepiece.
I'm seriously thinking about picking up the ED127, but I don't want to be disappointed either. I bought a Celestron C8 and I wasn't happy with the washed-out, low contrast views after using my litte Newtonian for so long.
Thank you fellow refractor enthusiast!
Great review! I noticed that the edges of M31 were just outside of the final processed image. What’s the easiest way to increase field of view to capture bigger targets like M31 more fully?
You'd have to get a shorter focal length scope. So after you buy the ED127, you'd have to get the ED102...and then the ED80...
@@edting I can see how this hobby can easily run away from you, and then you have a room full of telescopes… lol
Mosaic
Hi Ed, can you review Borg refractors?
To the people using this telescope for visual observation; how many extension segments are needed in addition to the diagonal to reach focus??
How do the optics in this compare to a Takahashi fluorite doublet of similar size?
My #1 bright object telescope FCD100 FT version.
Hi Ed... this is a great telescope.. And, this telescope is still back ordered.. noticed in your video from 3 months ago was still "sold out"..
Comparing the $1999 to the $2799 I only noticed the difference to be the glass with Hoya FCD 1 to Hoya FCD 100.. what does this mean?
I'm still waiting to buy this scope but now want to see how much of a difference between the two if spending additional $800 makes a big difference for astrophotography..
If it's me, I'd just get the less expensive version. There are minor improvements with the better glass but the gains are minimal compared to the cost. But if you are the type who must always have the best, and you have the money, go for it.
@@edting I think you have to consider is this going to be my last telescope? That is why I ordered the Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor. I'm willing to spend a little more since I plan on this being the last scope I ever buy. Do you know they offer a lifetime warranty? Mine is currently on backorder but I recently went to Arkansas and visited Explorer Scientific. Scott wasn't there but I got to meet Wade and we talked about the scope I ordered. I saw yesterday my soft case has shipped so hopefully the scope will be on it's way before long. I'm putting it on a Losmandy GM811 I have. Thanks for the great review Ed.
Question.... Why is there a difference? Below, a comment by Mtnhorn who compared the ED-127 to a SCT said "I was not aware of the difference in calculating magnification powers".
Hi ed, can u tell me a good binoculars for max price 150 euros( 180 dollars)?
How about the glass? FCD100 vs FPL-53 ?
The orignal and cheaper ED127 is the "Essential" model. It uses Hoya FCD1 which is supposed to be comparable to FPL-51. The more expensive FCD100 ED127 has the upgraded focuser and uses better FCD100 glass, which is supposed to be comparable to FPL-53.
Both of them are great and I believe they're both available in carbon fiber tubes as well. I am unsure if the better FCD100 glass would make any appreciable difference for visual use but i'd imagine it would certainly make a difference for astrophotography. Great video as always! Everyone wants a big refractor that gives a nice view but not everyone wants to break the bank on an AP or Takahashi.
Thanks for the overview, Kenny!
I bought an ED127 and love it. I'm just wondering what lenses you recommend. I saw your eyepiece video recommending Tele Vue 27 mm Panoptic 2" and 13 mm Nagler lenses. Would these be a good fit for this scope? Thanks.
Those eyepieces will work well. You can also add a 7mm or 9mm Nagler to get a little closer on those good nights.
@@edting thank you very much. I enjoy your videos!
Said the "Essential" model differed based on accessories? Doesn't the next model up include a considerably higher grade of glass, further reducing chromatic aberration? Plus, the real problem with a scope that shows chromatic aberration like the AR model isn't blue halos, that really only bothers photographers. The real problem is the defocused blue/red light that is spread OVER the image of the planet, reducing contrast, detail and skewing colour. You can actually see this effect during high power viewing of moon craters. The shadows will have a blue cast.
hello ed! Can you explain me the meade naming system? its pretty confusing. For example lx200. I think the "lx" part represents the mount type but i have no idea what the "200" means.
Your guess is as good as mine! In the early days the larger the number the more advanced the telescope (LX200 is more advanced than LX10 for example) but now it seems pretty random.
@@edting thanks for the response. now it makes sense.
@@edting hi again ed! I emailed meade customer service just to be absolutely sure and it turned out they still use the "bigger the number = more advanced the scope is" system. Here is their reply:
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The numbers on the LX telescopes describes the different telescope series they belong to. There's a progression as how advanced the telescopes are. The LX90 is the basic LX series model and the LX850 is our most advanced.
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Hello ED, I have a SkyWatcher 100mm ED for a few years now and i am very happy with it, but i am thinking about to upgrade to a bigger 3 glass element apo, i am thinking about this Explore Scientific ED127 with three lens air-spaced apochromat with Hoya FCD01 ED glass also called the Essential version, and the Astro Tech AT115EDT or for me a other rebrand called Tecnosky Apochromatic refractor AP 115/800 Triplet V3, so what is the better one for me, i do most of the time astrophotography so i need a the best for that from these two, so what do you think is the best telescope in colour correction, thanks for u nice video's, i am slowly going through them all, and i am learing every day thanks to you
Most of the Chinese-sourced stuff is about at the same level, give or take. Pick the aperture, focal length, and size/weight suitable for your mount(s). To take the next step, you need to go up to A-P, Tak, or some of the Russian stuff.
@@edting thx Ed for your opinion, ik realy do need to buy a cheap apo so i will have peace with my wife, so the ES ED127 is the price limit i have, it will cost me 1490 euro so it is on the limit of my max spending price of 1500 euro, the Astro Tech/Technosky 115 apo is a little cheaper at 1350 euro so also on the limit, i always did find the SW 100ED F9 a little dim with the flatner/reducer it gets to F7,65 stil not realy fast so i think i go and sell this 100ED and buy one of the two options, so i have more light coming in and have shorter exposures, and i think i can see visually more, so i do that more, again thx for the honest answer
Fantastic review. If possible, could you do review on TAK TSA-102S? It's a fantastic scope.
I'd love to. I just need to get my hands on one!
@@edting I would lend you mine, if we were not so far away apart. You seam to be only a person I would trust to lend it. It's fantastic telescope, (at least for me) and I will never sell it.
Hi Ed, what has been your experience with the larger Televue refractors?
All the TeleVues are superb!
@@edting I haven't seen much mention of them :-) I have an elderly Genesis SDF which I used for visual and some imaging work, and a NP127is which as far as I can recall I never looked through in the 10 years since I bought it! It's life has been spent with a CCD of some sort stuck to its back end lol. Sadly hardly used at all these days as I'm getting on in years and my eyesight sucks..
Out of the scopes that you've shown here which one do you tend to grab most frequently?
Of the refractors in the video, the FS102 gets used the most by far. If you're asking this to try and determine which one to buy, the new version is the FC100 (many variants). Incredibly, the new FC100s are even better than the FS102.
@@edting Thank you very much Ed! Love your videos!!!
I started with a Celestron 4" f/5 refractor. That scope taught me how to be disappointed with what one cannot see with a telescope! :-]
I came to the conclusion - it was not worth the glass and plastic it was made from.
I'm wondering why people even consider refractors valuable for visual observation.
If one is satisfied looking at the moon, or bright clusters, or splitting star perhaps?
But my understanding is - due to limited aperture they are really not suited for observing faint-fuzzy objects with an eyepiece.
What is your opinion about bresser telescopes? It seems that explore scientific own the bresser company now and they are selling their stuff
Hi, I assume you're outside the US. Yes, there is a lot of "incest" among these Chinese sourced telescopes and sometimes you need a scorecard to keep track. The Bressers should be fine.
If i have a redcat 51mm and this 127mm scope with 0.7x reducer, are all my astrophotography needs covered? from shooting Andromeda using redcat 51mm to bigger nebulae and also some smaller nebulae/galaxiest using 127mm (with 0.7x it turns into a 89mm scope)
For deep sky imaging, in theory yes on the optical tubes. Keep in mind astrophotography begins with the mount. It is the one thing you must master before doing anything else. Then it's about the post-processing. How are your PixInsight skills? If you're doing webcam lunar/planetary, you will need an SCT.
@@edting I have a EQ 6R pro mount so it handles the scope well. Would you recommend a better setup that for deepsky astrophotography? i am looking for a wide range of objects to shoot. my current plan is redcat 51 + 127ed. if there's something more versatile please suggest Ed, your opinion would be very helpful. thanks.
mypixinsight skills arent that good rn, they're okay but i am improving i think
Ed, would you get this scope or a C9.25 given the choice and you can only own one scope? Great channel and content, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Ooooh, that's a tough decision!
Opticstar in Manchester UK had this as the "Ascension" model at about £1200 recently for a long while.
Thanks for the info. European sources tell me it's also available under the "TS" name.
@@edting Correct. Its a mine field. China has really made things available. Loved your reviews from the past clear and concise. For me I have TMB 92L , Intes MK67 in UK, 100mm right angle triplet binos and maybe a dozen pairs of binos for different applications. But my gear has been rendered useless as clouds have really increased in the last 10 years or so, I have a plan, -bought a small house in the country in Spain, Yipee! Oh hang on I cant go because of Chinese lab covid!
Can someone possibly help. I found a older ds2114 cant find any info on the pre programmed #s for ra/dec in hand control not finding things. I have tried everything. Reset . Still off pretty bad
You should go to a Meade forum for answers I think.
i agree with your point on astrophotography being hard. I'm just getting into this and it aint easy at all
Someone once told me astrophotography is like playing golf - you never truly understand it, no matter how much you do it.
Nor is it cheap. Worse than owning a boat.
Sir, is it good for viewing?
Nice and informative Video as ever. I would love to see an Review of the Evostar 150/1200 6 inch ED Refraktor :-)
I would love to get my hands on one of those!
@@edting I have one and I love it 😀. But your Expertise would be interessting.
@@johw1332 You could loan your Evostar to Ed so he can review it!!
@@martynh5410 , could be a Problem to send an 6 Inch Refractor from Germany to USA.
@@johw1332 Ah yes. Don’t do that!
Very good scope
would the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 EQ GoTo Mount work with this Telescope?
That mount is waaaaaaay too light. You need the EQ6.
@@edting Thanks! perhaps the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Equatorial GoTo Mount?
What physically causes refractors to have greater contrast?
A bunch of things. First of all, no secondary obstruction to lose contrast. Second, good lenses almost always scatter much less light than even good mirrors do. Third, it's easier to baffle a refractor well than a reflector. Finally, it's not an inherent advantage but in practice they are smaller and more expensively built than reflectors so they usually have a quality advantage.
Would it be possible to show the star test in a telescope review? That'd be highly appreciated.
Hey thanks for the suggestion. I am constantly struggling to judge how much information to put in these videos. You and I care about the star test, but there are many beginners watching this who are bewildered whenever I mention it. I still get questions about which end of the telescope to look through, for example.
@@edting You could just show two images (in-focus, out-focus) side by side while you say "the star test doesn't give us much to talk about". The video could be paused and the images examined. It's _the_ information in the review, and almost no one does it.
@@edting Well, obviously the big end is what you look through, right? The small end is pointed at the small object (star). The object thus looks bigger on the big end where it is magnified and you want to see it larger. Seems simple. It is weird to see the telescope mounted backwards in the video though and counterintuitive as my binoculars work the opposite way. Must be size related or the dual vs mono thing ;-)
@@edting Don't think many refractors are looking to buy a massive APO on a fancy EQ mount
I think that you are wright with the mount issue, this thing is on the limit of my HEQ5 Pro, so i did buy the Carbon version with the better glas in it and for me this is a pricey scope in that version but i do not need to buy a bigger mount, and also my back is also happy with the lighter scope and mount, mmmm the only thing is i have to tell my wife i did spend 2850 euro on a telescope and case 😄
Is the FCD100 glass worth the extra money?
YES, 100%
Is the ED102 similar in quality? I found a used one with a moolite focuser for $1400
Yes all the scopes in this line are similar in performance. BTW the retail prices for the base 102 optical tube and Moonlite add up to less than $1200 new.
@@edtingwhat? I’m seeing that the scope itself is $2,000!
Although that deal had passed and I am now saving up for the SVX102T. I haven’t seen you talk about Stellarvue scopes much, do you have an opinion to share?
Can this scope accept a 1.5" eyepiece? I have several excellent eyepieces.
Of course. Any scope that accepts 2" eyepieces can take 1.25" ones via an adapter.
@@edting Thank you!! I have been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now. Very new at this still.
Hi. Please review the Sharpstar 61edph II
I'd love to; I have to wait until one comes around...
@@edting Awesome, I saw many use it and very useful for DSO including galaxy. The small scope is so powerful.
Can you review Explore Scientific ED152
Just mentally scale up this review. Those things are huge. Be prepared to buy a big mount in the CGX/G11 class.
Diamonds and emeralds and rubies and topazes and catseyes !!! Et al.
10:16 : So true ! 😂
That's what she said
Drool.... 🤤!
I've viewed several of these videos, and always catch the part where you explain your club "tricks out" a telescope you donate to libraries. I work for the city of Santa Fe in NM, and would love for our libraries to be considered for that donation. We have beautiful skies devoid of light pollution, and I know we would spark so much interest with a donation like that. Please let me know what I can do!!! Please feel free to contact me for my personal contact information!
You said that people have a hard time realizing the actual size in person. Use a banana for scale.
I’ll never ever mount a telescope so it look like a kid choking on a base ball bat. Promise 😂
THIS IS A BIG TELESCOPE! CAN THIS TELESCOPE BE USED ON AN ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT? IF SO, CAN YOU RECOMMEND A GOOD TRIPOD? I NEVER USE EQUTORIAL MOUNTS. JUST DO NOT LIKE THEM. I REALLY ENJOY HUNTING FOR THE OBJECTS THAT I VIEW, PRIMARILY PLANETS, GLOBULAR CLUSTERS, AND GALAXIES.
Alt-Az mounts seem to have fallen out of favor. Most people seem to want equatorial goto mounts these days. I can't think of an alt-az mount large enough for this OTA. If you can downsize to a 4", try the Losmandy AZ8.
@@edting the Twilight AZ has a max load capacity of 8 kg / 18 pounds and the Svbony Sv225 10 kg / 22 pounds.
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