Affiliate links - Feel free to use these if you want to support the channel: Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj Askar 151 PQH: bit.ly/3RQFFyJ Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC
Wow I am really looking forward to part two. Particularly the longitudinal abberation test. I hope you go into sufficient detail that someone could build their own rig. I've always been fascinated by those graphs that some manufacturers provide for their telescopes. I guess making a spot diagram is out of the question? I think those are made with models of the optics rather than empirically measured.
One issue I have with Askar is providing focal reducers with only 55mm of back focus distance. This isn't enough for all the little devices some of us like to put into our optical chains, such as OAGs, filter wheels, camera rotators, and such. I've contacted them regarding the need for FRs with greater back focus distance. If you believe similarly, could you please reinforce this position with them?
That’s a very good point indeed! I don’t have a direct contact with Askar, but I can surface this feedback to a large retailer who can then forward it. Thank you! 👍🏻
Yes, part 2 will come out in a couple of weeks. This telescope + camera, guide scope, accessories, etc. is > 20kg. Also, the tube is very long. I’m not saying it’s impossible to make it work for imaging. I’m just saying that the AM5 is not designed for that.
Merci pour cette présentation. Je suis intéressé par le modèle 130PHQ (sur une AZEQ6), l'optique est-elle comparable (juste plus petite) ? Par contre, le prix pique un peu chez nous :(
Telegizmo 365 cover: www.telegizmos.com/365%20Cover%20Page.htm. Unfortunately, Agena Astro does not sell them, and I will mention it to them. But they can be obtained from other retailers, or by giving Telegizmo a call. They are located in Texas and are super friendly.
@@darkskygeek Questar Field..great scope..lost 4 and 5 inch AP refractors in a divorce but slowly assembling a large Cassegrain..the old NASA MOSPO..24 Inch..mirrors and cell so far..more USA superior inches..but I am in over my head with mounting it to be honest. ❤️ your channel.
I said that I would reveal my decision at the end of the *next* video, when I share the results of the optical tests I am conducting now. Stay tuned! 😉
Affiliate links - Feel free to use these if you want to support the channel:
Agena Astro: bit.ly/487tmnj
Askar 151 PQH: bit.ly/3RQFFyJ
Askar .7x reducer for PHQ series: bit.ly/3Q9uvnC
Looking forward to your review and thoughts on this scope. It will be interesting to see how well correct the colors are.
You bet!
Wow I am really looking forward to part two. Particularly the longitudinal abberation test. I hope you go into sufficient detail that someone could build their own rig.
I've always been fascinated by those graphs that some manufacturers provide for their telescopes.
I guess making a spot diagram is out of the question? I think those are made with models of the optics rather than empirically measured.
I will explain in detail the longitudinal CA test, and the code for the Python script will be open source. Thanks for watching!
Sorprendente muy buen teléscopio bellas imágenes
Wow, it's a monster! Curious to see your mount setup and how it goes with the weight.
The CEM70 handles it just fine. The night I tested it, the guiding accuracy was 0.4” RMS.
One issue I have with Askar is providing focal reducers with only 55mm of back focus distance. This isn't enough for all the little devices some of us like to put into our optical chains, such as OAGs, filter wheels, camera rotators, and such. I've contacted them regarding the need for FRs with greater back focus distance. If you believe similarly, could you please reinforce this position with them?
That’s a very good point indeed! I don’t have a direct contact with Askar, but I can surface this feedback to a large retailer who can then forward it. Thank you! 👍🏻
Thanks for part1, will there be a part 2? Why do you think the am5 can't handle it? Max load is 20kg, this is 15 with all the Guidescopes etc
Yes, part 2 will come out in a couple of weeks. This telescope + camera, guide scope, accessories, etc. is > 20kg. Also, the tube is very long. I’m not saying it’s impossible to make it work for imaging. I’m just saying that the AM5 is not designed for that.
Merci pour cette présentation.
Je suis intéressé par le modèle 130PHQ (sur une AZEQ6), l'optique est-elle comparable (juste plus petite) ?
Par contre, le prix pique un peu chez nous :(
L’optique n’est pas tout à fait comparable car le rapport F/D est différent, mais je pense que le niveau de qualité est le même.
@@darkskygeek Oui F7.7 au lieu de F7
J'attends le test avec le reducteur 0.7 ;)
nice scope! can you please give a link to that telescope cover too
Telegizmo 365 cover: www.telegizmos.com/365%20Cover%20Page.htm. Unfortunately, Agena Astro does not sell them, and I will mention it to them. But they can be obtained from other retailers, or by giving Telegizmo a call. They are located in Texas and are super friendly.
thx looking fwd to you review of this scope@@darkskygeek
Where is the "unboxing" I couldn't find it in this video.
It was sort of a fake unboxing since I only showed still photos of it. I hope you found the video informative nevertheless!
I have 3 and a half inches..but it's American inches..
American inches are superior to the other types of inches 😁
@@darkskygeek Questar Field..great scope..lost 4 and 5 inch AP refractors in a divorce but slowly assembling a large Cassegrain..the old NASA MOSPO..24 Inch..mirrors and cell so far..more USA superior inches..but I am in over my head with mounting it to be honest. ❤️ your channel.
You said you would tell us if you bought it at the end of the video, but never did,. I'm guessing from the smile that you did.
I said that I would reveal my decision at the end of the *next* video, when I share the results of the optical tests I am conducting now. Stay tuned! 😉
You were still grinning from ear to ear.@@darkskygeek
$5,939.95 CAD+tax for just tube
Sounds about right 😉
@@darkskygeek i need million dollar for this hobby and probably job in airzona or chile mountains or peru
@@clonedmosquito Ok...