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jsrj98
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Reged: 02/21/08

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: EFT]
#5715394 - 03/05/13 09:23 PM

Honestly, the Edge8 is just a fantastic scope. I've had mine for about a month, and I never tire of looking thru it-- and this is coming from a "refractor guy". I'm waiting for the FR to ship before doing some serious imaging with it later in the spring. Now I'm wondering what I'll be looking thru when imaging? I know, an Edge11....

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: jsrj98]
#5715411 - 03/05/13 09:32 PM

John- I love this scope already, and I've only looked through it for a short time. I plan on buying the FR down the road, but in the mean time I'll continue my imaging efforts at f/10.

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jerry10137
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Reged: 01/26/13

Loc: Texas, USA

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: zjc26138]
#5715520 - 03/05/13 10:31 PM

Good read. Thanks for the write up. I'm looking to purchase an EdgeHD 9.25 soon hopefully.

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: jerry10137]
#5715665 - 03/06/13 12:12 AM

Jerry- Thanks! I plan on doing a more in depth review as I get more clear skies.

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jsrj98
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Reged: 02/21/08

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: zjc26138]
#5716244 - 03/06/13 11:53 AM

How do you guide at F10? I'm hoping that my guiding rig will work at 1400mm-- I just assumed it wouldn't at 2000mm-- so I haven't given it a shot yet. My rig is a QHY5 with a small scope (50mm) held by beefy ADM rings attached to a dovetail bar on top of the Edge8. In the back of my mind I have the feeling I'll have to go the OAG route. I did purchase a FeatherTouch micro focuser for scope and it work beautifully.

Edited by jsrj98 (03/06/13 11:56 AM)

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Footbag
Carpal Tunnel

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Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: jsrj98]
#5716321 - 03/06/13 12:45 PM

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How do you guide at F10? I'm hoping that my guiding rig will work at 1400mm-- I just assumed it wouldn't at 2000mm-- so I haven't given it a shot yet. My rig is a QHY5 with a small scope (50mm) held by beefy ADM rings attached to a dovetail bar on top of the Edge8. In the back of my mind I have the feeling I'll have to go the OAG route. I did purchase a FeatherTouch micro focuser for scope and it work beautifully.

With my WO66/SSAG, I've been able to guide my Edge HD 800 up to 8m. After that, there is some drift that becomes too much. I believe it is flexure from either my mounting or focuser. I have heard of people guiding at 5:1 with the Orion 50mm package, but I don't know about at 2032mm. Based on my experiences, I was surprised that people were able to get good exposures when pushing the 5:1. I hate being right at the maximum, and the F10 will be well over.

Last night I finally got my OAG working. This is after much struggle, but now I'm reasdy for the big league. I cannot wait until I get to image with it for the first time.

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: Footbag]
#5716418 - 03/06/13 01:37 PM

Adam- Thanks for your input. I still deciding between a small scope or an OAG for guiding. Though I'm leaning more toward the OAG. Currently it seems like a better route to take. I would try to guide with my SV 80/9D atop of the Edge, but I'm pretty sure that's way to long of a scope to be mounted on top of the Edge.

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John Miele
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 05/29/05

Loc: North Alabama

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: zjc26138]
#5716522 - 03/06/13 02:19 PM

I'm about to try guiding my Edge 8 @ f/10 with a ST-80 and a QHY5-II guider. I tried a couple nights ago but had a problem with conecting to my mount. But I think I have that fixed and will try again tomorrow as it should be a clear night. My ST-80 is mounted with ADM rings and dovetail. I hope it will be sturdy enough to prevent detrimental flex! Of course, I'll also lock the mirror down while guiding...John

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: John Miele]
#5716620 - 03/06/13 03:07 PM

John- Hopefully you will have success guiding! My SV 80/9D is a wonderful guide scope when I use it with my TMB. But I think at 30 inches long, it might to long for the Edge. Though I could always give it a try.

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Patrick
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Reged: 05/16/03

Loc: Franklin, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: zjc26138]
#5717047 - 03/06/13 06:47 PM

I find it interesting how many new EdgeHD owners are out there as I'm one of them, too...

I purchased mine in December and have yet to take the first image through it for one reason or another. Right now it's just the weather.

I have my AT66ED sitting on the C8HD with an ADM MDS dovetail bar and ADM rings. I think guiding the C8HD at f/10 through the 400mm refractor will be okay with my DSLR and short exposures. I also have the focal reducer on back order at Adorama...it sure would be nice if Celestron would release those soon.

I'm looking forward to imaging with the scope. It's a great scope to look through, too! I need to pick up some kind of grab and go alt/az mount for it.

Patrick

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: Patrick]
#5717057 - 03/06/13 06:53 PM

Yeah there are a surprising number of EdgeHD owners. More than I thought. I plan on getting the focal reducer eventually, but for now I'm going to see how well I can image at f/10.

I have Universal Astronomics Macrostar Delux on a surveyors tripod. I really like this mount and can use it will all the scopes I currently have. I had the 8" HD on there the other day and the mount handled it well. I didn't get to test it under the stars, but I see no reason for the mount now to perform well.

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ensign
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Reged: 12/16/08

Loc: Southwestern Ontario

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: jerry10137]
#5717115 - 03/06/13 07:27 PM

Quote:

Good read. Thanks for the write up. I'm looking to purchase an EdgeHD 9.25 soon hopefully.

I got a 9.25 Edge OTA last summer strictly for visual. It won't disappoint.

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John Miele
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 05/29/05

Loc: North Alabama

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: zjc26138]
#5717262 - 03/06/13 08:59 PM Attachment (31 downloads)

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John- Hopefully you will have success guiding! My SV 80/9D is a wonderful guide scope when I use it with my TMB. But I think at 30 inches long, it might to long for the Edge. Though I could always give it a try.

Here is the setup I'll be using. It's on a Losmandy G11 mount...John

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' new

[Re: John Miele]
#5717521 - 03/06/13 11:34 PM Attachment (27 downloads)

Beautiful setup John. I'm using an IOptron iEQ45 with my Edge. Here's a picture from the first light night, after I stopped imaging. I really need a dew shield, luckily it will be here tomorrow.

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landshark99
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Reged: 12/16/12

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: zjc26138]
#5717602 - 03/07/13 01:08 AM

here is my recently bought 8"Edge on a AVX mount, although I have now gone to a 2" diagonal since I took this pic

Edited by landshark99 (03/07/13 02:41 PM)

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: landshark99]
#5718469 - 03/07/13 01:45 PM

Looks like you forgot to attach the picture.

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zawijava
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 10/06/07

Loc: Wells, Maine 04090

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: landshark99]
#5718524 - 03/07/13 02:13 PM

It must be VERY DARK where you are...I don't see it

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here is my recently bought 8"Edge on a AVX mount

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landshark99
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Reged: 12/16/12

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: zawijava]
#5718589 - 03/07/13 02:42 PM

strange it was there when I posted, just edited and reloaded the image

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zjc26138
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Reged: 02/24/05

Loc: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: landshark99]
#5718602 - 03/07/13 02:53 PM

Great looking setup! I've heard a lot of good things about the AVX mount.

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my_universe
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Reged: 01/07/10

Re: First Light for Edge 8'' [Re: John Miele]
#5718616 - 03/07/13 02:59 PM

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Here is the setup I'll be using. It's on a Losmandy G11 mount...John

John, how is your guide scope mounting plate attached to the OTA? I need to get something similar for mine.

Thanks,
Steve

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