+Bino-viewer Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Anyone who has an interest in big refractors, and in particular the development of large aperture doublet optics, at a more realistic price point, here is a really good review of the latest upcoming Sky Watcher offering. Its by the very well respected observer and reviewer, Danial Mounsey. Its a good read, and Daniel makes a lot of good points in it. Click on the red box for the review. https://www.focusastro.org/equipment-reviews Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Sounds good, when is it released in the UK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ron Clarke said: Sounds good, when is it released in the UK?? i think there are a few available already https://www.firstlightoptics.com/pro-series/sky-watcher-evostar-150ed-ds-pro-ota.html https://www.telescopehouse.com/telescopes/telescopes-by-brand/brand-skywatcher-telescopes/skywatcher-evostar-150ed-apo-refractor-ota.html go on Ron you know you want one ?? Edited July 31, 2018 by Ibbo +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 These look interesting, I will stick with my 5" triplet though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) If it was f10 I would have risked the wrath of Helen and ordered one. Edited July 31, 2018 by Ibbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have fond memories of the 150 F8 achro and this looks to be much more user friendly. Still not tempted though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) I agree with Ibbo if it was F10 I would sell the 120Ed Triplet and buy one. But F7 to F8 isn't enough. BTW John on SGL is reviewing one as we speak. Edited July 31, 2018 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Yes, available from FLO now https://www.firstlightoptics.com/pro-series/sky-watcher-evostar-150ed-ds-pro-ota.html Are you thinking F10 for the 'false colour' ? ie less at F10 than at F8 ? It looks like this doublet design which seems to be all the rage at the moment, has come on in leaps and bounds in the last couple of years. Maybe they no longer need to be F10 anymore ? And a 6" F10 would be a behemoth of a scope to handle, and which would need a substantial mount. I'm not planning to buy one btw. I'm interested in them though, and would love a look through one. Edited August 1, 2018 by Bino-viewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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