I have found that the standard dew shield is sufficient to keep the meniscus lens clear except on nights of really heavy deposits. I try to avoid using a heater due to causing convection currents of air in the tube which will degrade the image.
There is no recommended' focal length for lunar - like everything it depends on factors such as budget, portability and whether or not you want to use scope exclusively for lunar/ planetary. Also important is aperture size. Generally speaking for lunar/ planetary gor for biggest aperture and fl you can afford.that suits your requirements. You also need to consider focal ratio. Having said that you can get lovely views from v modest scopes. Hope that helps?? Thanks so much for watching !!
thank you! Very informative. I'm interested in moon observation. I have an 8" dob but want something a bit more grab and go to move around my property. The 180mm would be too heavy for me as I'm getting up there. Have you had experience with the Skymax 150mm for lunar observation? Would it still meet the 'grab & go' criteria?
Hi Bonnie Sue! The skymax 180 is about 8kg, the 150 is around 6kg and the skymax 127 is around 3kg. 'Grab and go' is a fairly subjective term, but if weight is the issue the skymax 127 would probably be your best bet? I havent used either the 150 or the 127, but they both get good reviews as lunar/ planetary scopes. Why not go to a local astronomy store( or club) and see if you can try them? I would advise you to go for the biggest aperture that you feel comfortable handling for your situation. Hope that helps - and thanks very much for watching!!! Cheers, Ray.
Hi, I know I'm a year late so I hope this comment is helpful. I have a Skywatcher 127 Mak and its a brilliant little scope. I would highly recommend it as a "grab and go" scope. Its razor sharp on the moon and planets. Reasonably quick cool-down for a mak and very light and portable. Very keenly priced also (I bought mine for 120 Euros second-hand). Clear skies!
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Would be interesting to go from image to map.
Good idea!! Thanks for watching!
@@astrogadge2276 I can sort of think of how to do it.
I have found that the standard dew shield is sufficient to keep the meniscus lens clear except on nights of really heavy deposits. I try to avoid using a heater due to causing convection currents of air in the tube which will degrade the image.
Hi there.
Thanks for the tip/ observations, and of course for watching. Much appreciated.
Cheers
R
What's a recommended focal length for moon images? Just so amazing to see!
There is no recommended' focal length for lunar - like everything it depends on factors such as budget, portability and whether or not you want to use scope exclusively for lunar/ planetary. Also important is aperture size. Generally speaking for lunar/ planetary gor for biggest aperture and fl you can afford.that suits your requirements. You also need to consider focal ratio. Having said that you can get lovely views from v modest scopes. Hope that helps?? Thanks so much for watching !!
Anything 1000mm or above can be used successfully for planets.
Jelous. I want a 180 Maksutov
Its a lovely scope for lunar and planetary...
thank you! Very informative. I'm interested in moon observation. I have an 8" dob but want something a bit more grab and go to move around my property. The 180mm would be too heavy for me as I'm getting up there. Have you had experience with the Skymax 150mm for lunar observation? Would it still meet the 'grab & go' criteria?
Hi Bonnie Sue!
The skymax 180 is about 8kg, the 150 is around 6kg and the skymax 127 is around 3kg. 'Grab and go' is a fairly subjective term, but if weight is the issue the skymax 127 would probably be your best bet? I havent used either the 150 or the 127, but they both get good reviews as lunar/ planetary scopes. Why not go to a local astronomy store( or club) and see if you can try them? I would advise you to go for the biggest aperture that you feel comfortable handling for your situation. Hope that helps - and thanks very much for watching!!! Cheers, Ray.
Hi, I know I'm a year late so I hope this comment is helpful. I have a Skywatcher 127 Mak and its a brilliant little scope. I would highly recommend it as a "grab and go" scope. Its razor sharp on the moon and planets. Reasonably quick cool-down for a mak and very light and portable. Very keenly priced also (I bought mine for 120 Euros second-hand). Clear skies!
@@KevinMurphy0403 never to late. Thanks Kevin. I ended up buying an Evo8. Great scope but for me not a grab and go