Doc Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Moonlite is the way to go when you start hanging large, heavy and expensive eyepieces of the end. Soon you will be wanting a bigger scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Oh dear Daz, you'll have to hire that trailer out loads. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Darren, you must resist, not many of us visual folk left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Don't you start trying to convert me to the dark side (I must resist, I must resist.......) have a nice DSLR you could borrow... just to try you understand but the EQ mount needs to be first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 have a nice DSLR you could borrow... just to try you understand but the EQ mount needs to be first And get rid of the shaving mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 And get rid of the shaving mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yeah I use the stock focuser with the ethos 13mm and when I try to use the powermate also the focuser can't handle it. Hence why I am looking into a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yeah I use the stock focuser with the ethos 13mm and when I try to use the powermate also the focuser can't handle it. Hence why I am looking into a new one Damn, that's on the 200P?? I was going to get the PM first but based on the above I need to get the focuser first? Does that mean you can't use your Powermate then? And what do you mean by can't handle it? (Sorry for all the questions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Damn, that's on the 200P?? I was going to get the PM first but based on the above I need to get the focuser first? Does that mean you can't use your Powermate then? And what do you mean by can't handle it? (Sorry for all the questions) Hey Daz I can use it but I have to lock it up other wise it slips (very slowly) you notice doing visual as you have to readjust focus but it's more immediately noticeable when I am webcaming planets which is what I find annoying. You'll be fine to get the PM first as it is useable just more annoying. I tend not to put the ethos into the power mate for too long a period anyway but when you do there is some slip and also sometimes you have to mess with the tensioner a lot to get the focuser to actually mover the draw tube. It's doable just a bit faffy which is why I am looking at a new focuser-and more for the webcam mind if I am honest as the weight on the focuser means it's more did cult for me to get proper focus as it pulls the tube to one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Can't be doing with faffing about in the dark, focuser first then me thinks! Thanks for the info, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Personally I don't use any barlows be it normal or powermate. You will notice the difference, the image will be darker. I would save a little more and get the 8E next. Then save a lot and get the 21E. The 21E, 13E, and 8E makes a fantastic line up. This way no new focuser as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Ooooo, what to do ? A Moonlight and a Power mate are cheaper than an 8 mm Ethos by £6!!!! Do I go..... A ) 21mm, 13mm, 8mm, no power mate, no focuser upgrade? OR B ) 21mm, 13mm, 2.5x Power Mate and Moonlight focuser upgrade? The latter does (in essence) give me 4 EP's with a greater (not by much) magnification range but option A means no faffing swapping EP's and Power Mates. AAAARRERRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH! Edited October 28, 2013 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 If you want to do imaging then the Powermate is gonna come in dead useful - but if it's just observing then imho Doc's idea is your best way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I say option B (Mics suggestion) as you're not ever going to image with your dob so for pure visual then the 21, 13 and 8mm ethos set covers everything nicely-you won't get better views than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for all the responses and ideas guys, it has certainly given me something to think about and I have also learned a thing or two about Power Mates while doing my research, so it's all been worth while. Next purchase an 8mm Ethos then, best get saving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 What is everyone's thoughts on the Tele Vue 6mm Ethos, only 2mm difference to the 8mm, will provide 200x magnification compared to the 150x of the 8mm but is nearly a £100 cheaper. (still has 100 degree FOV). I would of thought the 6mm would be preferable to the 8mm for observing the planets, just want to check what everyone else thinks as you have been very specific about the 8mm. Cheers (and sorry for all the questions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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