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My new toy
A few weeks ago my new telescope arrived, a f/5.3, 12-inch Dobson from Orion Optics UK, equipped with a 9x50 finder and a Crayford focuser. At the moment I am adding a few extras, like the Argo Navis Digital Telescope Computer, a fan behind the primary, some flocked paper in some parts of the tube and a tube extension to prevent stray light coming into the scope.
I will keep you updated, and of course I will publish my observing reports with this scope in the next few months (weather permitting). I also will publish some technical details (mount, tube, mirrors) and some test results for the primary by Orion Optics UK.
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Hi Huub,
I noticed him all right! He’s probably the one who released all the clouds into the sky for the last two weeks.
Posted by Math on 10/25 at 02:30 PM
Hi Math,
First time commenter! 
That is a really nice scope.What size Crayford focuser is on it?.I have a Meade LXD75 10”.I take prime focus images with it and recently,purchased a 2"prime focus adaptor and a 2” lumicon Deep sky filter for it.My problem is,the standard 2.25” focuser that came with the scope won’t draw in far enough to achieve a focus and I need a shorter focuser.What is the length of the focuser on your scope if you don’t mind me asking?.
Clear skies
Posted by Andrew on 10/31 at 04:58 PM
Congratulations Math.
Very good addition to your family of scopes. I heard positive commentaries about Orion UK optics. Let us know your impressions.
Posted by Julio Cesar on 11/06 at 09:01 AM
HELLO I AM A NEW MEMBER BASED IN LANCASHIRE ENGLAND
I HAVE JUST ORDERED A 200MM F6 ORION OPTICS REFLECTOR WITH CRAYFORD FOCUSER HI LUX COATINGS 1/6 WAVE OPTICS
ORION OPTICS ARE A WELL RESPECTED COMPANY IN THE UK; THEY ARE HAND MADE TO ORDER AND NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ORION TELESCOPES MADE IN CHINA
ANYWAY WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW I GET ON
Posted by on 04/05 at 07:36 AM
Previous entry: Comet Swan and some deepsky tourism
I will keep you updated, and of course I will publish my observing reports with this scope in the next few months (weather permitting). I also will publish some technical details (mount, tube, mirrors) and some test results for the primary by Orion Optics UK.
Click to enlarge
Hi Huub,
I noticed him all right! He’s probably the one who released all the clouds into the sky for the last two weeks.
Hi Math,
First time commenter!
That is a really nice scope.What size Crayford focuser is on it?.I have a Meade LXD75 10”.I take prime focus images with it and recently,purchased a 2"prime focus adaptor and a 2” lumicon Deep sky filter for it.My problem is,the standard 2.25” focuser that came with the scope won’t draw in far enough to achieve a focus and I need a shorter focuser.What is the length of the focuser on your scope if you don’t mind me asking?.
Clear skies
Congratulations Math.
Very good addition to your family of scopes. I heard positive commentaries about Orion UK optics. Let us know your impressions.
HELLO I AM A NEW MEMBER BASED IN LANCASHIRE ENGLAND
I HAVE JUST ORDERED A 200MM F6 ORION OPTICS REFLECTOR WITH CRAYFORD FOCUSER HI LUX COATINGS 1/6 WAVE OPTICS
ORION OPTICS ARE A WELL RESPECTED COMPANY IN THE UK; THEY ARE HAND MADE TO ORDER AND NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ORION TELESCOPES MADE IN CHINA
ANYWAY WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW I GET ON
Hi Math,
Very nice toy indeed!
You should take good care of it. Did you notice the little red alien, already joyriding on it?
Greetings,
Huub Willems