51 replies to this topic

[MalVeauX]

this has been discussed time and again here on CN with statements direct from the supplier and is clearly marked on their website - yes it is FPL 53

Thanks, not trying to dig up old dirt, just was curious because the website is the only source it seems.

 

Very best,

[denis0007dl]

Beautifull telescope!
Congrats, and hope you will enjoy in it!

[ZL4PLM]

Thanks, not trying to dig up old dirt, just was curious because the website is the only source it seems.

 

Very best,

yup plenty of discussion on here on that subject ifyou have a search on photoline 130

[25585]

I'm curious, is its really FPL53 in the triplet? I'm curious because of the AT130EDT F7 triplet not being FPL53 and being similar in price, usually similar/same scopes.

 

Any thoughts on this?

 

Very best,

https://www.teleskop...r---FPL-53.html

 

All TS Photoline refractors use FPL53. 

 

They make ED refractors that do not specify FPL, but those only go to 110mm. https://www.teleskop...Telescopes.html

Edited by 25585, 05 September 2019 - 08:07 AM.

[MalVeauX]

Thanks! Very interesting!

 

Very best,

[Jarno]

Does the larger focuser improve the balance of the scope? I have the 2.5" focuser version and the scope is quite front-heavy.

 

Jarno

Edited by Jarno, 06 September 2019 - 05:26 PM.

[ZL4PLM]

yes I think its pretty balanced - now its just heavy all over  

[ZL4PLM]

yup 2 months till first light this winter has been terrible for imaging - i can count the number of good nights on 1 hand

 

So .. i finally got the 130 operational and got some light under its belt!

 

wow its a light bucket but its a beast!

 

the CEM60 handles it ok though !

 

I bought a second hand flattener and not sure I like it but its ok - and still tweaking the ZWO EAF but it nails the V curve ok 

 

the scope is a delight and v pleased with the detail on a first image 

 

need some more sky time and some nebulas now!

 

8.5hr on TS-Optics Photoline 130+Orion 3" FF - ASI294MC Pro - CEM60 

 

 

 

Edited by ZL4PLM, 10 November 2019 - 08:50 PM.

[F.Meiresonne]

this has been discussed time and again here on CN with statements direct from the supplier and is clearly marked on their website - yes it is FPL 53

Indeed it is...

Strange that the 102 mm version sell for about the same price, well is roughly 90 euro in difference...less., or am i missing something?

[F.Meiresonne]

https://www.teleskop...r---FPL-53.html

 

All TS Photoline refractors use FPL53. 

 

They make ED refractors that do not specify FPL, but those only go to 110mm. https://www.teleskop...Telescopes.html

https://www.teleskop...AP-focuser.html

 

not thisone i believe, this is a FPL-51 triplet

[Don Allen]

Yep it is large. The total structure to hold a lens set that size completely rigid is by necessity rather large. Very nice.

[Vanyar]

Hello,

Which tripod are you using for your iOptron CEM Mount? Is it iOptron Tri-Pier?

Regards!

[ZL4PLM]

Tripier yes

[Vanyar]

Thank you!

[Kasra]

if theres anything you want to see or know about it then request away ill try post a pic or measure it or have a look on my tube!

I was wondering whether this scope could provide illumination across a full frame sensor?

And also, whether the SW EQ7-R can handle this beast?

[Surfinash]

Tripier yes

Hi - impressive images. I have been to TS's store in Munich a few times. Friendly people. Have picked up quite a bit of stuff from them during fly throughs and stays. Just replaced my 115mm photoline with an ES115mm FPL-53 f/5.5 last year.

 

Contemplating on getting the 130. I have seen this one in the store - and it is an impressive sight to say the least. It is a beast! 

 

I wanted to ask you about your experience of the 130 with CEM60. I have the same mount, and currently it runs 115mm ES CF, as well as my EdgeHD 9.25 without any fuss. How does it handle the 130mm Photoline?

 

Appreciate your feedback.

 

AJ

[orion69]

Anyone tried this TS 130 f/7 visually?

Any CA on bright targets? 

 

Edit:

I just browsed topics with this scope and it seems interesting despite having some problems (I'm in Europe)...

Edited by orion69, 14 June 2020 - 08:38 AM.

[John Miele]

I have done a little visual. I split some double stars at 1.5 arc-sec and another one at 1.1 arc-sec and the scope did quite well [ https://www.cloudyni...r-observations/ ].

 

I have also looked at the Moon and the contrast was outstanding with deep black shadows and lots of very fine details. I was quite pleased with it.

[Astrobarn_]

I was wondering whether this scope could provide illumination across a full frame sensor?

I use mine with the TS Flat2,5 non reducing flattener and it covers full frame no problem. I have the 2.5" focuser and ASI6200MM.

[orion69]

How long does it take to cool down?

[mehdymo]

I am using the same scope and field flattener. I am wondering what is your spacing between the 48mm thread of flattener and sensor. I have found that the lower the better it is!

 

yup 2 months till first light this winter has been terrible for imaging - i can count the number of good nights on 1 hand

 

So .. i finally got the 130 operational and got some light under its belt!

 

wow its a light bucket but its a beast!

 

the CEM60 handles it ok though !

 

I bought a second hand flattener and not sure I like it but its ok - and still tweaking the ZWO EAF but it nails the V curve ok 

 

the scope is a delight and v pleased with the detail on a first image 

 

need some more sky time and some nebulas now!

 

8.5hr on TS-Optics Photoline 130+Orion 3" FF - ASI294MC Pro - CEM60 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ZL4PLM]

I am using the same scope and field flattener. I am wondering what is your spacing between the 48mm thread of flattener and sensor. I have found that the lower the better it is!

if its the same flattener then its 55mm as per documentation 

[mehdymo]

Thanks, I am using it at 44mm and it works well I will try 55mm in future and will report it.

if its the same flattener then its 55mm as per documentation 

[xonefs]

What are the main advantages of the 3.7" focuser other than more robust build? I see they list the non reducing flattener and the .79x as recommended for the 2.5" version then those plus the .75x reducer/flattener for the 3.7". Can the 2.5" version use the .75x on full frame?

 

I'm thinking ahead on where to go next from a redcat, so if you thought 102 was a big jump...

Edited by xonefs, 06 September 2020 - 07:23 PM.

[ZL4PLM]

the 3.7" is a much better quality IMHO - thats enough to make it worthy - optics are fine but the next important bit is focuser!

 

Its so good I did not feel like I wanted to change it out for a moonlite which is what I wanted to do 

 

its says it does support FF yes

 

https://www.teleskop...-Refractor.html