+Bino-viewer Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hi Everyone Thought i'd post an update and share a few photos of my C8 'Edge' It now has the new 'Bobs knobs' collimation screws in place. I was surprised at how tight the old screws were to remove....? I wasn't expecting that. After the first screw was removed, and replaced by the knob, the other two were a lot easier though. Pleased to report the front lens cover goes on ok Only done a rough (probably very dodgy) indoor collimation so far. We'll have to see how it goes outside with a star test. I may need a bit of help......... image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr Here's a look at the new ultrashort 10mm SCT T adapter. I'm pleased with this : it keeps the light path as short as possible when bino-viewing. image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr Finally, here's a look at the scope with the SCT adapter, coupled with my new Fujifilm T ring. Looking forward to trying out some imaging....... image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr image by rob.0919, on Flickr The next modification will be a new micro focuser when funds allow. All for now. Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Nicely done Rob, will make collimation so much easier, don't know why celestron don't fit them as standard, I have the feather light micro focuser fitted to my nexstar c8, quality item just a shame it cost so much but fitting is a breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks Rob. Your observatory looks brilliant, by the way ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 thanks Rob, it would be nice to compare how your c8 edge compares to my c8 imaging wise, have always liked the idea of the edge version of this scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Rob.....i got the 'Edge HD' at a good price at last years Astrofest. I think the changes when imaging with regard to how stars compare in the outer edges are probably quite subtle. I doubt with my non-critical 46yr old eyes (i've not done any imaging yet) i'd notice much difference ! For planetary theres no difference. The two (passive) cooling vents introduced in the 'Edge HD' series are a nice idea, but they are crying out to be modified with an active system. My scopes are kept in my garage which has a boiler / hot water tank (not ideal) and i reckon its 20*C above outside ambient temperature. So cool down is a big problem for me, as i've no observatory plans. The 'Cat-Cooler' fans you can get are not an option : The 'Edge HD' has corrective optical elements in the baffle tube. However, i've been looking at this system from a company based in Phoenix, Arizona US who have come up with an ideal solution. Take a look at this link : http://www.deepspace..._4243_9331.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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