This $599 Telescope Is the Best Budget Quadruplet: Askar 71F Review

[@Elkastro100]

Great review, I haven't had a chance to use my 71F yet, clouds, wind and work. You mention the cradle locking ring knobs and dew shield lock, focus rotator knob, I thought they were plastic too when I first got the scope but they are all aluminum, I made a tiny scratch on the bottom its definitely machined aluminum, just the black paint makes it seem like plastic. Only plastic is the two little white bushings where the scope rings clamp together.

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! Those are aluminum!? You are right. I just took off the dew shield locking screw and dropped it on the tile floor. Definitely sounds aluminum. Thank you for pointing it out. I'm planning a follow up video as I've been learning more about it and testing it more so I'll point that out and will definitely give you credit. My method of flicking it with my finger fooled me. And I'm kind of impressed with the quality because now, aside from the glass, the whole thing is about 99.9% aluminum.

[@Naztronomy]

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[@ncironjohn4336]

Mine arrives in a few days. It ain't fast, but my beginner experience using the FMA 180 has been fantastic. Start small. Best advice I ever got.

[@Naztronomy]

Awesome! Hope you have fun with it. I agree that starting small is the best way to start. I wish I did that :)

[@mikegorecki345]

Excellent review .....I enjoy my at60ed as well .. But this focal length is a perfect step up to tighter imaging.....thanks for taking the time

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! I agree about this being a perfect step up, that's a great way of putting it! The AT60 with my 533MC Pro is perfect. I can fit so many DSO in the fov but the narrower FOV of the 71F is making me want upgrade the camera as well.

[@JinWooShin]

I got this scope from Agenna Astro with preorder. I uses it for several sessions and it's optic quality is really good. All the corner starts looks perfect. I did some star field and nebula. Both comes perfect. It is really just cheaper version of Redcat 71. It is slower than that but 1/4 of price. I really love this scope.

[@Naztronomy]

Awesome! Which camera are you pairing with the scope?

[@211milkman]

Finally a review on this scope. I bought this scope on pre-order from Agina Astro. Got it as soon as it shipped earlier this month. I got a laugh out ot it looking like it was scratched (the logo) it was the first thing I noticed. Also the handlebar being not high enough to get my hand through. I've only had it out for one imagining session so far. M51. I am impressed how good the field is. Absolute no coma . It's a great scope as you mentioned to get started in the world of Astrophotography. I own a W.O Zenith star 61 ll. This scope will be getting a lot more use. Can't wait until I have clear skies to go after the Wizard Nebula using the player one anti halo narrowband filter. Thanks for reviewing this great scope. Clear skies....Hopefully soon.

[@Naztronomy]

Awesome! What camera did you pair with it? M51 is on my list to image with it. I did a few minutes of M101 but clouds rolled in and it wasn't even worth mentioning in the video. Wizard Nebula with the P1 Narrowband filter sounds like it'll be great! That DSO is on my list too but I'll most likely use the L-eXtreme which, unfortunately, is not anti-halo. Clear skies!

[@211milkman]

@@Naztronomy I used the Player one Uranus C pro IMX585 camera. Pairs well with it.

[@Naztronomy]

Very cool! I need to get myself a camera with a larger sensor than the 533 one day.

[@ross1972]

Askar is really setting the standard right now I have the 65 phq and I really love it it holds focus really well and the field is flat as. I like that this new one has a small dove tail on the top.

[@Naztronomy]

Totally agree about Askar. I'm hoping this gives a kick to other manufacturers to make similar quality and similar priced products. I'd love to try out the 65 phq with the reducer one day. I'm sure it's amazing! The dovetail/handlebar on top is really nice. Easy to balance with a guide scope up there!

[@melobcm]

Great review! I was looking for it since this scope came out. Hope they add a 50~60mm scope to this new F series. Not sure if it would fight against the PHQ series but would be a gamechanger in the market at a lower price range. Greetings from Brazil

[@Naztronomy]

Hello from Boston! Thank you! A 50 or 60mm scope like this would be great. Especially if they can make it faster at f/5 or better.

[@mattshort8193]

Thank you for this review! Seriously considering converting from a Newtonian to this, and am excited!

[@Naztronomy]

What kind of Newtonian do you have? I have an 6" f/4 imaging newt, I love it but I don't use it as much as I used to. The Askar 71F has been my "main" telescope after I got it in April. I've used it in 80% of my imaging sessions. I'm currently working on a new video involving the 71F, hoping to release it next week.

[@ScrapYardDog64]

Hi, I'd love to here more about its ability in visual observing, yes its an astrograph but visual will tell you just how good the optics are.

[@Naztronomy]

I think the scope is great for visual astronomy. There are no chromatic aberrations from what I can see and since I made the video, I've looked at a few more double stars as well as the moon where I'd normally expect some color around the limb but I saw none. When I pair it with my Televue Diagonal, I get really good contrast even with my low-quality eyepieces. I can clearly make out globs and most double stars I've looked at. There's not enough zoom to see close binaries like Mizar A and Mizar B but maybe I am looking at the wrong time of the year. I haven't observed any nebulae though. From my bortle 8 backyard, even with nebula boosting filters like an OIII filter, I can't really see anything with any of my telescopes. I'd love to test it out on the Orion nebula at some point when it comes back around (and preferably not from my backyard). With all that said, the field of view is really nice but it's limited by the focal ratio of f/7. It's not "slow" but having used larger scopes that are much faster and the amount of light you can collect quickly is noticeable. I don't see myself using this scope for anything other than looking at the moon (because the moon looks soooo nice through this) and for astrophotography. I plan on doing a follow-up video so I'll include everything I've mentioned here and maybe a little bit more. Hoping to get at least a few more nights of astro out of this before I make that video. Let me know if you have other questions in the meantime.

[@brainandforce]

It's probably an better choice than other astrographs. At f/6.9 it's way less demanding on eyepieces than an f/5 or f/4 system. You can also go wide with a 2" diagonal and eyepieces, it seems.

[@paultyson5145]

Brilliant video. Thanks for all the info. Relatively new to astrophotography so this has really helped. I think I will get one of these. I think I will try 3D printing a couple of clearance spacers for the handle too.

[@Naztronomy]

Thanks for the kind words! 3D printing the spacers sound good, let me know how it goes and if you have a design you'd like to share. I could use some too 😊

[@Mattomune]

I have been considering a small refractor as my 2nd scope, to pair with my C8-N, and this looks like it really fits the bill.

[@Naztronomy]

Awesome! I think this would be a good addition to your collection. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Clear skies!

[@meibergstrmandersen9181]

I learned one important thing, when entering astrophotography after 30 years absence, and that is CLOUDS and TIME. Hence, I'd much rater opt for the Altair 70mm EDQR F5, it gives you twice the fun (speed) which in these continously more cloudy skies is pretty important. And it's not twice the price, and the optics are s-fpl 53. I think it speaks for itself, even though the Akskar is a good budget option, well that is until you put money on your 2x of hours you need to capture similar amount of photons.

[@Naztronomy]

You might enjoy the 0.75x reducer that was recently released for the Askar 71F. It speeds it up to f/5.2.

[@hangerbird]

Great review. What really caught my attention was the fact that you used it to photograph the Sun. I had purchased the SolarQuest, for this past eclipse and I had used my 150-600mm lens with this setup. My tie-in with this review is this: I would like to continue using the SolarQuest, but would like a scope to use, to photograph Sunspots instead of a camera lens. My thoughts are, either this Askar 71F or the RedCat51. Would you suggest the Askar 71F over the RedCat or suggest another scope, to go with the SolarQuest? Can an eyepiece be introduce into this Askar 71F setup to increase the magnification so that one can zoom in closer on a Sunspot? Maybe, with the fact that many people had purchased the SolarQuest; a future video could be done on what scope to pair with this now that you have it?

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! And thanks for the video suggestion, I like the idea especially since we're heading into Solar Maximum and should expect to see a lot more activity over the next year. I have a few telescopes I can use to showcase but the challenge will be enough clear skies :) The Askar 71F has a focal length of almost 2x RedCat51's so it would be better for the sun. You can get a closer look at the sun without adding extra glass in between the telescope and your camera. From my example in the video, you can see that the sun fits the field of view pretty nicely. You may be able to get a better view with a telescope that's around 600-800mm focal length (as long as the optics are good enough, both the RedCat and the Askar have excellent optics). You'll have to be careful about the weight of everything because the SolarQuest has a payload limit of 11lbs. I can actually use my 6" SCT to get fairly close to the sun at a focal length of 1500mm. The SCT with a DSLR is just under the payload limit. And yes, you can use a barlow lens to get closer to the sun and its sunspots, keeping in mind that barlows can decrease the quality of the image that you see. I haven't tested mine with one but I will try to for a follow-up video that I'm working on now. Let me know if you have any questions! Clear skies!

[@hangerbird]

@@Naztronomy I'm aware of the weight limit on the SolarQuest, which is why I have reached out to you. I don't want the SolarQuest to be a one trick pony so photographing SunSpots are a perfect target for this tracker. So, if you could show what scopes/camera/DSLR combo would work with this tracker; which would do a decent job on zooming in to photograph SunSpots would be a great followup to the eclipse. I bet there are many out there who have purchased this tracker and are now asking themselves... what else can I do with it? Later this summer, I am planning a trip to visit Luntz to see what they have that will work with the SolarQuest to photograph SunSpots with.

[@ncironjohn4336]

Nice review. Appreciate you not waisting time on garbage stats.

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! What would you consider garbage stats? I'm working on a few other review videos so I'll try my best to stay away from that in those videos.

[@cristian-zg8sh]

I have the SW 72ED, without the original flat field, I have other flatfield (longperl) and the start on the edge are very elengated. So, I wich another OTA without isues on the starts, It looks good.

[@Naztronomy]

If you have elongation on the edges, it may be your backfocus. If you look up how backfocus affects star shapes, you should be able to find some guides that will guide you on whether you need more or less back spacing. OPT has some nice images near the middle of the page: optcorp.com/blogs/deep-sky-imaging/how-to-set-the-correct-back-focus

[@Astro_Shed]

Excellent review, looks a nice looking scope at this price point….👍🏻

[@Naztronomy]

Thanks! And I agree. SharpStar/Askar is stepping up its game with the quality and price point, hoping other manufacturers follow.

[@guydesgranges2826]

thank you for all these informations. Excellent review !!

[@Naztronomy]

Glad it was helpful! Clear skies!

[@ignatiuk83]

Thanks for the review! I think 0,75 reducer is on the way so it will be even better choice

[@Naztronomy]

Thanks! I can't wait for the reducer. It'll be amazing at f/5.1.

[@ignatiuk83]

@@Naztronomy in the meantime I have asked producer about it and they confirmed that reducer will be avaliable in second half of the year. I am going to buy this telescope today :)

[@Naztronomy]

Yes! I talked to them too hoping to get one ASAP ☺️ Use my referral to other the scope if you can. Clear skies!

[@613atl]

I'm very new to amateur astronomy doing just visual. I decided to get the Askar 120 apo triplet and like it so much I bought the 71F to try AP. Even though I've been warned to stay away from it. I recently picked up an asiair plus on another member on CN. Was gonna get a color planetary camera, but decided to the the ZWO ASI585MC Pro Cooled Color. I have the 120mm mini for a guide camera, but need to get a guide scope. My question is: Do you think I made an okay choice in regard to the 585 MC Pro and what guide scope would you suggest?

[@Naztronomy]

The Askar 120 is amazing! Once you get comfortable with AP, you should be able to get some great images with the 120. You may need to buy a flattener/reducer for it though. I think the 585MC is a great choice. The specs look good and the reviews I've seen so far are encouraging. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. As for guide scopes, I've been using this one for a few years: amzn.to/3X5WCYL It's a 60mm svbony. I've used it from a focal length of 258mm to 3000mm without any issues. I've also used it with a ASI120mm Mini. If you look at my video here, around the 0:43 mark, you can see the setup on my newtonian: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z37VgYhrmbt3h9E And if you look at my community post here, you can see the same guide scope on top of the Askar 71F: kzbin.infoUgkxW4CQclSQEKQabHad0jqj_0JaKxyBIxs9 Let me know if you have more questions. Clear skies!

[@VintoProductions]

How do you like using the 60mm SV106 compared to an OAG?

[@Naztronomy]

The Guide Scope is much easier to set up and it easily transfers between my other scopes (like my SCT). But I don't think I have a preference one way or the other. The guide scope is just set up at home more often so it gets a lot of use. But when I travel, I use an OAG since it's more portable.

[@VintoProductions]

@ duly noted. Thank you for replying

[@chriscarrozza1820]

Awesome Video. How would you compare this to the Askar SQA55

[@Naztronomy]

Thanks! Both the SQA55 and the 71F are amazing scopes and it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison. The SQA55 has a more camera lens-like design with the helical focusers and the ability to control the aperture. The SQA55 is definitely a lot more versatile and you get a wider field of view. But the 71F will give you better resolution and let you see smaller objects a little bit better. If you do a lot of daytime photography then the SQA55 would win hands down. But if you want to do just astro, I think you'll have to decide whether you want a wider field lens or better resolution. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with your decision.

[@chriscarrozza1820]

@ thank you that helps a lot. I already do wildlife photography so I have daytime lenses. So I think that pushes me more towards the 71F

[@Naztronomy]

@@chriscarrozza1820 Anytime! If you know about astronomy.tools, you can go to that site and plug in both scopes and get an idea of the field of view. The last person I spoke with about these two scopes wen with the SQA55 based on the FOV alone. If you have discord, feel free to join our server (invite link is in the description). We've got a bunch of Askar 71F users in there now so you can ask for other peoples' opinions as well. Good luck and clear skies!

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Is this a good telescope for terrestrial viewing? Thanks.

[@Naztronomy]

Yep, it's an excellent terrestrial telescope. I don't use it much for that but the limited amount I've used it, the image is super sharp. The 45° angle diagonal also helps a lot to look at terrestrial objects.

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

What mount would be good with this scope?

[@Naztronomy]

I think any mount that can take 10lbs or more would be more than good enough. I've used it with my CEM40, AVX, and AZ-GTi mount. You can see it on my AZ-GTi mount around the 22:40 mark in the video which has an 11lbs limit.

[@olafvonperlenmut7289]

thank you very much for this video! what about using a 2" diagonal for visual use? is there enough backfocus for 2" visual equipment? cs olaf

[@Naztronomy]

A 2" diagonal should be fine. There was plenty of length left on the focuser tube when I used my 1.25" Diagonal. I can borrow my friend's 2" diagonal at some point to test as well.

[@mikehardy8247]

I'm assuming I can use a filter drawer with my astrocamera?

[@Naztronomy]

Yep! I had a clip showing how I use my zwo drawer but I cut it for timing reasons and I also have the opportunity to test out a new EAF so I figured it would fit better in that video.

[@mikehardy8247]

As opposed to many seasoned astrophotographers, I'm a ZWO enthusiast,, but having to buy an EAF for every scope adds up. If I get this scope, ZWO drawer is what I'll be using.

[@Naztronomy]

I totally agree! I don't use an EAF either right now, I'll just be testing one. It'll be a non zwo brand. And I use a zwo filter drawer as well. I don't see myself getting a filter wheel anytime soon though. I'd like a bigger camera first. Maybe the ASI2600MC one day. What does the rest of your setup look like?

[@MrGp3po]

Okay. I bite. Just ordered this refractor. Do I need it? Not really, but its a nice scope for a nice price and HEY, everyone likes new stuff. I do have a RedCat51 (first generation), Orion ED80, AT115, and SkyMax150. This scope should be superior to the ED80 optics and fits nicely within my range of focal lengths. I really like the EAF on my AT115 which drifts in focus through the night, but have never seen the need on the RedCat51. I'm hoping this scope holds focus, but we will see. Thanks for the review.

[@Naztronomy]

I'm in the same boat, I didn't need this at all and I agree that it's a nice scope for a nice price. Your other telescopes sound amazing. The AT115 is on my list to get one day. I've been seeing listings of it on CloudyNights but haven't moved forward to get it y et. Do you have the reducer/flattener with yours? And good to know about its focus drift. I have the AT60ED and I love it. I haven't had the focus drift and I'm not currently using an EAF. It might be because it's just a doublet and much lighter than the 115. And from my testing of the Askar 71F, it holds focus really well. The focus locking screw also works really well. One day when I get a full night of clear skies, I'll test it out and see how the focus does.

[@MrGp3po]

@@Naztronomy Astronomics sells the AT115 and you get a discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. The prices keep dropping and it really IS a bargain for a wonderful telescope. I gasped when I viewed Albireo with this fine scope. So crisp and bright, it takes your breath away. The temperatures here drop 30 to 40 degrees during the night and I think the AT115 focus changing is to to all that wonderful glass. The EAF works great!

[@Naztronomy]

​@@MrGp3po I'm a frequent customer of Astronomics 😊 Good point about the temperature. Are you in the Southwest? I don't think the temperature here (New England) swings that much overnight so I've been lucky in that sense.

[@MrGp3po]

@@Naztronomy I am in Spring Creek, Nevada (northeast Nevada) at an elevation of 5,500 feet. About Bortle 4 here.

[@Naztronomy]

@@MrGp3po Awesome! I'm jealous from my Bortle 8 backyard :) I'm hoping I can take a trip to the Southwest with my gear one day.

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

Total noob here. Besides cost, why this scope over an Askar 65/80/107PHQ? Thanks 😊

[@Naztronomy]

The main thing is the cost. $600 is the lowest you'll see for any kind of quadruplet astrograph. But if you have the money for it, the PHQs will most definitely be better. They are all quintuplets and come with 2 ED glasses instead of 1 that the Askar 71F does. ED is short for extra-low dispersion that gives you better color and contrast. More is better but for most people, you won't notice the difference. Especially since my testing revealed that the 71F doesn't really have any chromatic aberrations which is what ED glasses tend to correct. Other things to consider include focal ratio which will affect how quickly you collect light. The 107PHQ is about the same speed as the 71F at f/7 but it also costs $2000 and the FOV is narrower. The 65PHQ is the closest in price, speed (f/6.4), and field of view. They're all Askar products and they are really well made. But if you don't look at the cost and just look at the optics, then the 71F will lose against all the scopes you mentioned. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions.

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

@@Naztronomy thanks man! I appreciate the detailed reply 😊 🍻 I will most certainly hit you up with more questions!! 😜 Thanks again

[@Naztronomy]

@@Optimus-Prime-Rib Anytime! If you use High Point Scientific or Agena Astro, use one of my referral links if you can 😊

[@emilyshearer3197]

Hi! I'm interested in getting this telescope and would like your thoughts! I have a Star Adventurer 2i - would this telescope be too heavy for my tracker? Also, my camera is a Canon 600D/Rebel T3i... Before coming across this telescope, I was originally thinking of the William Optics Zenithstar 61, but since this incorporates the flattener, I figure this is the smarter purchase financially lol Thanks! Have a great day! Emily :) PS... great review!! :D

[@Naztronomy]

Hi Emily, This should be fine for the Star Adventurer 2i, which has an 11lbs weight capacity. If you look at the photos I posted around 20:44 in the video, I have the telescope mounted on my AZ-GTi along with my Canon T5i camera. Pretty similar setup as you're looking at. The AZ-GTi also has an 11lbs limit and works perfectly fine with the 71F. I also use the AZ-GTi in Equatorial mode with this telescope without issues. If you're guiding and using an external guide scope, you'd want to weigh that to make sure you don't go over the capacity. Otherwise you should be fine. I own the AT60ED which is equivalent to the Zenithstar 61 and the 71F is definitely the best bang for your buck. And if you haven't seen it yet, a reducer for this is also coming out soon (probably this week) which would actually make it faster than the Zenith star but you don't really need it, just a good option to have. I did a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqnZmlsl95phLM Let me know if you have any more questions and check out one of my affiliate links in the description if you plan on ordering 😊 Clear skies!

[@emilyshearer3197]

@@Naztronomy Hi Naz!! Thank you for the reply! And for the great news! I was worried that I'd either have to change my tracker or spend more on a telescope! At the moment, I don't plan to get a guide scope but when I do, I'll definitely keep in mind the weight. I'm in Canada and have a reputable store that has the 71F in stock (one left and I'm claiming it! Haha!)! The reducer is in back order at the moment, but I will be picking that up as well :) I just watched your review on that! I do have another question! I know I need to get the adapter to connect my camera to the scope - do you know if Askar/Sharpstar have one available for Canon? Or basically any Canon adapter (48mm) will work? You said in the video that you already had one, so I was wondering if any out there would suffice, or if I need to find a particular brand/model. Thanks so much!! Have a great day! Clear Skies to you as well! Emily :)

[@Naztronomy]

@@emilyshearer3197 Great job claiming the last 71F! The reducer hasn't been fully released yet so it's currently on backorder everywhere. I just got an advance copy from the manufacturer 😊 To connect your T3i, you'll need an M48 T-ring, any will do as long as one end connects to Canon EOS and the other end has 48mm threads. I've had mine for years and it's a SkyWatcher brand but the brand doesn't really matter, it's a simple tool. Here's an equivalent product I found on amazon to give you an idea: amzn.to/3BrxHWG This video here is a different telescope but I go over my camera, t-ring, and how I connect it to the telescope. The telescope and flattener are different but the idea of the imaging train is the same: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ-aY4J3ds6qfM0 - And you also get to see a closer look at the parts and how I connect it all. Let me know if you have more questions!

[@emilyshearer3197]

@@Naztronomy Thanks so much for the link for the t-ring! Good to know that any will work :) Makes sense about the reducer... I'll be stalking the site for when it becomes available! Also, thanks for including your other video! It's not difficult at all to put together! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, as well as offering to answer any future questions!! Have a great day! Clear skies to you!! :D

[@Naztronomy]

@@emilyshearer3197 Glad I could help 😊Clear skies!

[@pathdoctor1]

I just got one and indeed is a great scope. The only issue I have is regarding the space between the scope and the dovetail mounting plate (the same issue mentioned in several reviews of the 71F). In my case after I mounted an electronic autofocuser (EAF) on the scope the dovetail plate cannot be moved backwards to balance the scope on the mount. The solution of course is to install a pair of raiser blocks but I am having a hard time them in the appropriate size. Do anyone have any suggestion to solve this issue?

[@Naztronomy]

The quickest solution is to turn the Askar 71F upside down inside the rings so that the focuser is on top but the dovetail plate is still on the bottom. It doesn't have to be upside down, you can even turn it 90° and that might do the trick. Just need to get the EAF bracket in a different orientation than the dovetail plate. Option two would be to attach a small counterweight to the front of your dovetail plate. You don't need much, just enough to balance.

[@pathdoctor1]

@ Thanks! I had thought about turning the EAF up too but I thought of another solution which is to insert 2 or 3 (or more) large (wide) metal washers between the dovetail and the base of the rings, just to get it high enough up to a 3-4 mm clearance. That isn’t a very elegant solution but will do until I get to find a pair of proper riser blocks. Hopefully someone will capitalize on the need of those blocks for the 71F.

[@Naztronomy]

Great idea! Using washers is a nice solution. You should check out ADM, they make a lot of hardware including risers. I'm not sure if they have ones that will fit the 71F but they are usually quick to response from my experience.

[@KAZZAKOO]

I am willing to buy one!, But unfortunately it doesn’t come with a stand (mount),What are the best stands out there under 200$ with good quality and you would recommend ?

[@Naztronomy]

Are you looking for a static tripod type mount or a tracking mount? And are you looking to do visual astronomy or want to try astrophotography? What I can recommend will differ based on what you want to do. For example, if you want a static tripod for just visual observing then any heavy duty tripod will do. You'll need to make sure it has a Vixen saddle which you can purchase. A decent one would probably be close to $200 if not more. Manfrotto is a good brand. A tracking mount will be more expensive but it'll let you do astrophotography more easily. One of the cheaper kinds is the Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi, I think it goes on sale quite often for $350 and you can get it used for around $300 at times. It'll track objects in the night sky for you but it's also more expensive.

[@KAZZAKOO]

@ Thanks For the help! , I really appreciate, One thing forgot to mention that i am a beginner. And i didn’t even buy my first telescope! , did couple of research’s online about the best beginner telescope !

[@Naztronomy]

@@KAZZAKOO We were all beginners once :) I'm happy to help answer questions when you have them. If you have discord, check the description for an invite link to the discord server, there are a bunch of people you can talk to about astronomy.

[@KAZZAKOO]

@@Naztronomy Thank you so much, It’s nice to people help each other when they are new. Hope you have a wonderful day!

[@nikaxstrophotography]

Need to see some sample images, CA with an OSC and corner to corner.

[@shreyaskanetkar4697]

Nice video! Eagerly waiting for the follow up before I buy it. Would love if you can image some Nebulae in the follow up, wanna compare it with my 120 APO and Hyperstar 9.25 edge hd. Will order depending on that follow up video results!

[@Naztronomy]

Thank you! So far I've imaged the Iris Nebula and it came out really well. I'm still editing it and will upload it to my astrobin soon (and the channel's community tab). I've tried to image a few nebulae in Cygnus for the last couple of weeks but clouds haven't let me. What kind of data are you looking to see? I can try to capture something that'll be helpful. I use the 533MC Pro as my camera and I have an L-eXtreme dual narrowband filter that I planned on using. The iris nebula I mentioned above was taken without any filters.

[@shreyaskanetkar4697]

@@Naztronomy awesome! Waiting for that upload. I am going to be buying it either way, you have convinced me. Honestly iris nebula will be perfect for comparison.

[@Naztronomy]

@@shreyaskanetkar4697 Awesome! Use my referral link if you're able to :) I think this link should work, direct link to the file on discord with the caveat that I'm still not fully complete editing it: cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1215409863354490960/1248744797578199190/Iris_Darker.png?ex=6664c7b8&is=66637638&hm=b6f629b325b71ce8b859235c43d6dcbb8f54daa3ae5558a04db1693071491dba&

[@shreyaskanetkar4697]

@@Naztronomy yes of course! And I just checked the image out, my oh my it’s amazing! Keep up the good work dude!!

[@michaelnixon6672]

looking for the best light rig setup based on the SvBony 503ed 80mm. Can you provide suggestions?

[@Naztronomy]

Do you have anything else with the SV503? Or are you looking to build a rig around it? I looked it up and it's a doublet so if you don't already have a flattener, you'll need to get one for astrophotography. If you want to guide, Svbony has a good guide scope, I use their 60mm guide scope. You can also get an OAG to save on weight. For a mount, I use my AZ-GTi in eq mode for portability. There's also the SkyWatcher Star Adventurer 2i which is popular. As for a camera, you can pretty much go with anything. A cooled camera like t he ASI533MC may be good. That's what I use as my primary and I love it. If you have any specific questions, let me know.

[@parthpatel51]

What would be the size of bahtinov mask for this scope?

[@Naztronomy]

The outer dimension of the dew shield is 87.60mm, so a bahtinov mask that goes around that would be ideal. I'm going to print one for myself that 87.65mm so I'll see how snuggly that fits.

[@perry92964]

you should make that eclipse picture into a clock face

[@Naztronomy]

I already did 😊 it's hanging in my living room.

[@astervirgo3411]

no sample image?

[@Naztronomy]

The end of the video shows M13 and I also included a link to the Astrobin page for that object if you want a better look. I'm working on a follow-up video where I'll show more images through it. I didn't have enough clear nights before this video was done.

[@demej00]

$450 new in CN.

[@ncironjohn4336]

And nobody want to lug around a 5 gallon bucket of paint.