Here is a over mounted AT-72.
Post a picture of your refractors (part 9)
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Scott in NC
, Dec 05 2021 12:08 PM
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Posted 13 December 2021 - 01:48 PM
Aww...that little AT70 is adorable, especially with the Aston Martin grey trim.
It also has the same powder coat matte finish as my AT 125EDL and Altair 102f/11 ED. All Kunming scopes. Really nice high quality fit and finish.
Dom Q.
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Apollo
Posted 14 December 2021 - 10:01 AM
Tog, I am using this focuser
https://www.firstlig...refractors.html
It seems to be the only one currently stocked by anyone and is a major upgrade over the stock one.
Only one left at the time of this posting.
Mine has been shipped, I await its arrival.
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Posted 14 December 2021 - 02:26 PM
Sorry for showing off my little Vixen again, but I just discovered what they mean by "photo-visual" and wanted to share ;D
As a complete astrophotography noob, I must say that I quite like their flip mirror. I was initially quite puzzled but now I think it's a worthy piece of kit, if for no other reason that it makes framing easy. You still need a good 2" diagonal for your visual sessions of course.
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Posted 15 December 2021 - 01:07 AM
My new baby just arrived today.
Yes! I am so relieved 
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Posted 15 December 2021 - 10:33 AM
radiofm74,
Your photo of the Vixen with the white rings and handle on the CG4 is stunning. I love the look of it...so classy. 
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Posted 15 December 2021 - 03:59 PM
I am really enjoying my new AT102ED on AZ GTI Mount with RT90C Carbon Tripod.
I used to have the same setup, but with a Berlebach Report tripod. Nice!
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Posted 15 December 2021 - 04:26 PM
My new baby just arrived today.
Nice silver accents on the Feather Touch focuser! 
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Posted 16 December 2021 - 07:34 PM
I may have posted an image of my 102 in the past, sorry…who am I kidding 
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Scott in NC
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Posted 16 December 2021 - 07:57 PM
I may have posted an image of my 102 in the past, sorry…who am I kidding
Do you seriously think that any of us mind if you post a picture of such a beautiful scope more than once?
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Posted 16 December 2021 - 09:18 PM
IMO, one of my prettiest combos -- blacks, grays, & touches of silver:
1980s Celestron (Vixen) C102 + Meade StarFinder + 5' Pedestal
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Scott in NC
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Posted 16 December 2021 - 09:22 PM
Loving that 102 with the blue decals, and I see you also use a UA mount, nice! I need that awesome tray!
Yeah, I wish that UA was still in business. This is my favorite manual mount for smaller refractors (80mm f/6 to 102mm f/8), and I’ll usually use a DM6 for anything significantly larger.
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Posted 17 December 2021 - 11:13 AM
IMO, one of my prettiest combos -- blacks, grays, & touches of silver:
C102 Restore S21 - Meade SF TALL (LS Full).jpg
1980s Celestron (Vixen) C102 + Meade StarFinder + 5' Pedestal
Pretty to look at as well as through.
Dom Q.
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Posted 18 December 2021 - 10:46 AM
IMO, one of my prettiest combos -- blacks, grays, & touches of silver:
1980s Celestron (Vixen) C102 + Meade StarFinder + 5' Pedestal
Agreed! 
Those old Meade mounts are really rather good, being well damped IME.
Hint: Adding chains from the top of each foot to the middle of the pier tube with turnbuckles for adjustment, will dampen the pier considerably.
Jeff
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Posted 27 December 2021 - 11:07 AM
Finally got to try a 2" focuser on an ST80. Saved the scope for me. Still kind of underwhelmed by aperture but it's the widest field possible in about any of my gear.
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