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mtbdudex wrote in post #12903932
Mark - is that a dew shield extending the 400L length OR is the 400L that big?

Nice to hear good things about that Astrotrac.
If you don't want go-to/etc seems perfect for widefield portable set-up's, like in backpacking to remote/dark areas.

I've sunk my $$ into gear for this year, but for future that is on my short list.

It is the Lens Hood yes, Lol
But dont get me wrong..This Lens Is HUGE!!! And heavy!

mtbdudex wrote in post #12903943
Nice gear Troy, it's winter for you now correct?
Does not look to cold in these picts.

Yes, winter here now. Daytime temps around 15-20 degrees celcius, overnight was dropping to 0-5 I think. Pretty mild winters here around Brisane and Sunshine Coast. I still wear shorts during day when not working and a jumper is sometimes not required.

New member here but I've been doing AP for several years now. This is my old rig:

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JHPhotoguy wrote in post #12917027
This is my old rig:


Still using the Atlas EQ-G

Amazing how well done that Atlas EQ-G is for the money. Like you, I've had a few renditions of my "rig", however the Atlas always ends up staying. I use EQMOD as well.

And welcome to POTN

my eq3-2 with canon eos 450d, 100mm

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It really is a great mount. I don't really ever see myself upgrading to another mount unless I decide to go for a big lightbucket. I've had 3 OTA's on the mount: XLT127, SN10 & ED80Sf and it handled them all very nicely.

Thanks for the welcome as well!

JHPhotoguy wrote in post #12917491
...SN10... and it handled...very nicely.

Thanks for the welcome as well!

NP

I would love to get a compound Newtonian in that aperture range but wow, I think I calculated that I would need 2 more CW's that the 2 or 3 I use now if I went with an OTA that heavy.

How did the heavy SN10 handle on the Atlas for AP work? Is that why you don't have it anymore

The Atlas handled the SN10 pretty well. Did not really use it much for AP seeing the focuser was crap and also could not bring DSLR's into focus. I ended up trading it for the Vixen. I did use it for some AP with a DSLR hooked up to a Hyperion and it seemed to handle it pretty well.

Losmandy GM8 with WO FLT98 and 66mm scopes.

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My new baby, just waiting on the autoguider now to arrive and I am all set to go.

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I cleaned up my rig with by making cable bundles using some spiral cable wrap, and it's a whole lot easier to setup now, and I don't have nearly the worries about accidentally hooking a wire while slewing or adjusting something.

I should say not !! Thats a great looking Mars for the size you have here ! Great detail .

archer1960 wrote in post #13254015
I cleaned up my rig with by making cable bundles using some spiral cable wrap, and it's a whole lot easier to setup now, and I don't have nearly the worries about accidentally hooking a wire while slewing or adjusting something.

That cable wrap is a fantastic idea. I know what I'm doing tomorrow!

Update - sold my AP 155/7 and used to money to step up to a TEC 160/7 Fluorite. Awesome scope.