What a wonderful setup. Smooth and soft.
A great complement for the C-8e (in the backround)
SVX90t with TR3/608
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MrRoberts
, Mar 27 2025 11:49 AM
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Posted 27 March 2025 - 11:49 AM
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Posted 27 March 2025 - 01:03 PM
What a wonderful setup. Smooth and soft.
A great complement for the C-8e (in the backround)
I have the same rig. I currently use it for my Oberwerk BT100SD, and it works great, but I am also thinking of throwing my TV85 on it too once in a while. What is the total lengthy of your scope with diagonal? Any issues with it bumping into the tripod when you are observing near the zenith?
By the way, I apparently spend too much time on CN. I saw the hot water heater in the background of your second photo and immediately thought, "hmmm, wonder if you could turn that into a Dob?"
Thanks!
Tim
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Posted 27 March 2025 - 06:55 PM
Tonight, will be the first night out.
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Posted 28 March 2025 - 08:55 AM
Well to say the least I am quit stunned at how smooth the function is.
With the 90t (540fl) and using the 17 and 8 ethos I was just stunned at the views.
I am still trying to understand how best to adjust the head. I need to look for a video on how.
So now I am pondering adding the MF 275 tripod/608 and BT82XL SD (a little lighter weight for G&G) for use at the Illinois house.
Might look into the Pi finder units.
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Posted 28 March 2025 - 05:56 PM
Are you happy with how well the TR3 worked?
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Posted 29 March 2025 - 07:18 PM
Are you happy with how well the TR3 worked?
For its intended use I think it's a great fit.
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Posted 29 March 2025 - 07:27 PM
I have the same rig. I currently use it for my Oberwerk BT100SD, and it works great, but I am also thinking of throwing my TV85 on it too once in a while. What is the total lengthy of your scope with diagonal? Any issues with it bumping into the tripod when you are observing near the zenith?
By the way, I apparently spend too much time on CN. I saw the hot water heater in the background of your second photo and immediately thought, "hmmm, wonder if you could turn that into a Dob?"
Thanks!
Tim
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