· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Refractors Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Renewed Scope       #5716171 - 03/06/13 10:59 AM Attachment (65 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey guys, how`s going? Like i said, a few months ago,related to the WO 132mm Flt issues, finally i received the new Feathertouch focuser, and also finally, i got the chance to replace it! I was really surprised how smooth and light, the focuser is, in relation to the one mounted on the scope, from Williams Optics. Unfortunally, St, Peter is not my friend, and i was blessed with every amateur astronomer curse, a few nights of heavy rain....damn.... Anyway, here`s some pictures of it, mounted on my Celestron Cgem mount, with ADM upgrade. I also took the chance to clean the front objective....really carefully... Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716175 - 03/06/13 11:02 AM Attachment (60 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here`s a picture, before the operation... Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716177 - 03/06/13 11:03 AM Attachment (49 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ahammm.....a puzzle... Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716179 - 03/06/13 11:05 AM Attachment (51 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Feathertouch installed... Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716181 - 03/06/13 11:06 AM Attachment (42 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Feathertouch from APM Telescopes of Markus Lhudes... Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716185 - 03/06/13 11:10 AM Attachment (59 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   And finally, the Triplet objective, cleanned, with his beautifull violet color. Post Extras:       Scott Beith SRF Reged: 11/26/03 Loc: Frederick, MD Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716199 - 03/06/13 11:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That looks great! Post Extras:       csrlice12 Post Laureate Reged: 05/22/12 Loc: Denver, CO Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Scott Beith]       #5716300 - 03/06/13 12:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Are those marks (center and out to 9 o'clock)just reflections from the curtain embroidery, or did the scope have mold damage to the objective??? I'm thinking reflections of the curtain....cause that's one nice looking scope.... Post Extras:       snommisbor sage Reged: 06/15/09 Loc: Cedar Park, TX Re: Renewed Scope [Re: csrlice12]       #5716353 - 03/06/13 01:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Post Extras:       mblack Throw me a bone here Reged: 10/31/05 Loc: Florida Re: Renewed Scope [Re: snommisbor]       #5716421 - 03/06/13 01:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice job. I hope you'll share impressions of the new Feather touch, should the skies ever allow it. Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: mblack]       #5716447 - 03/06/13 01:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks guys! I really wanted to try everything on that night, and it was a promising day, but as the night came, so the clouds! When i have the chance to do it, i will post my impressions! No Scott, its not a a problem on the objective, it's really the curtain reflection, the objective is awesome, cristal clear. Post Extras:       Scott Beith SRF Reged: 11/26/03 Loc: Frederick, MD Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716462 - 03/06/13 01:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That question was from Randy. Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Scott Beith]       #5716470 - 03/06/13 01:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ah ah ah ah ah ah, sorry Scott , your right, it was Randy! Post Extras:       zjc26138 Loved By All Reged: 02/24/05 Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716486 - 03/06/13 02:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful scope! Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: zjc26138]       #5716544 - 03/06/13 02:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Zach Post Extras:       zjc26138 Loved By All Reged: 02/24/05 Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5716625 - 03/06/13 03:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome! I've always loved William Optics scopes. Post Extras:       Goodchild scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 12/31/08 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: zjc26138]       #5716744 - 03/06/13 04:11 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It looks like a perfect fit on the CGEM. Very nice indeed. Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Goodchild]       #5717267 - 03/06/13 09:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Royce! You know, initially i was thinking of changing the mount for a white one, like skywatcher neq6 , but now i really like the contrast , and the Cgem is very good, with a nice payload and accurate tracking. Post Extras:       EdTheEdge Pooh-Bah Reged: 04/10/09 Loc: Lomita, CA Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5717304 - 03/06/13 09:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful scope, focuser and eyepiece! Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: EdTheEdge]       #5717711 - 03/07/13 04:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks friend! Post Extras:       Kunama super member Reged: 10/22/12 Loc: Australia Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5717730 - 03/07/13 05:03 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is a beautiful setup Emanuel. Great scope on a great mount. Should give you years of enjoyment. Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Kunama]       #5717778 - 03/07/13 06:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Kunama! You know, i had some scopes, before this one, but i always wanted a apochromatic refractor, and with this one, im really happy, its a awesome machine! With the addiction of the FeatherTouch focuser, im only improving the scope! Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5726031 - 03/11/13 02:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ah, ive just remember that i need some help from you guys! With the change of the focuser, i solve one problem on the FLT, but i got another one! I have a field flattner for the Williams Optics, the one on the link, but the problem is that is doesn't fit on the Feathertouch!! The question is: is there an adapter to fit the field flattner on the new focuser? http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1331_APO---Flatten... Edited by Emanuel (03/11/13 03:02 PM) Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5733136 - 03/14/13 10:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just an information regarding the previous issue! Starlight instruments just inform me the correct adapter to fit the Williams Optics Field Flattner and the Feathertouch focuser! And damn, they were fast, in less than one our i had the information about the correct adapter! Very nice from Starlight Instruments! Edited by Emanuel (03/15/13 10:42 AM) Post Extras:       m9x18 Pooh-Bah Reged: 10/12/07 Loc: Abilene, Texas USA Re: Renewed Scope [Re: Emanuel]       #5735189 - 03/15/13 10:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice Emanuel! Very well thought out and very beautiful! Post Extras:       Emanuel super member Reged: 08/30/09 Re: Renewed Scope [Re: m9x18]       #5735608 - 03/16/13 07:32 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Robert! Cheers, Emanuel Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 40 registered and 35 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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