Just bought an askar 103 and am looking for a guide scope next, perfect timing. Thanks for all the great info. It's good to see new videos from you, sir.
I've been using this scope exactly as you mentioned in the video. I needed to PA when trying to use my 8" SCT. ASIAIR does not plate solve at 2000mm focal length. Now o used it for both the SCT and my Askar V. 👍
Great video, as usual, I am just about to drop a review on the Askar 40mm FMA180 pro, for a guide and wide field imaging scope, but before I bought I looked at this little scope….so it’s nice to see this review..👍🏻
Fantastic little guide 'scope. Coincidentally, after my last astro session I decided a new guide 'scope was needed for my new 8" RC 'scope with 1624mm FL, so this guide 'scope looks a great solution, I'll just have to check if it's capable of guiding such a long FL 'scope first. Thanks as always for the great content my friend! Wes, England.
@The Narrowband Channel I was looking for a solid, universal guide scope, that I could use with my current setup (mostly nikon long telephotos) but that I could still use in the future if I decide to move to more serious toys, and this one seems to be perfect. Still, you mentioned matching it to 290MM - would ASI178MM be also a good match? I`m shooting mostly 300 to 600mm FL, with between 80 and 120mm aperture.
Hi, I have a Sky-Watcher SkyMax-127 AZ GTi with a 1500 FL, I have automated all but guiding, I have viewed most of ya videos, I would like to use the ASI 178 but I don't know what scope to go with it. Every time I seem find a guide scope it says good for up to 600 FL .... what would you recommend that won't break the bank? and do I ignore all the focal length calculations? would a SvBony work? ...........Thanks for the great videos
Can I ask something outside of this topic? Have you tried the seestar s50? Is it worth the small price, for the end results? 🤔 Thinking about getting it, next time I get a bit too much money 😅
Just bought an askar 103 and am looking for a guide scope next, perfect timing. Thanks for all the great info. It's good to see new videos from you, sir.
Glad I could help
It’s confusing that SVBony calls their 40mm f4 guide scope AND their 30mm f4 guide scope by the SV165.
Yes it is.
I've been using this scope exactly as you mentioned in the video. I needed to PA when trying to use my 8" SCT. ASIAIR does not plate solve at 2000mm focal length. Now o used it for both the SCT and my Askar V. 👍
What guide camera?
@lionki3 zwo 120mm mini.
I really like reviews on smaller pieces of equipment like this. Normally guidescopes are purchased based on vibes and brand recognition.
Cool, thanks!
Great video, as usual, I am just about to drop a review on the Askar 40mm FMA180 pro, for a guide and wide field imaging scope, but before I bought I looked at this little scope….so it’s nice to see this review..👍🏻
Hi Ben, got 1 of these for my SV122, thanks to you! And now have more ways to use it! Glad you better!!
Glad I could help!
Fantastic little guide 'scope. Coincidentally, after my last astro session I decided a new guide 'scope was needed for my new 8" RC 'scope with 1624mm FL, so this guide 'scope looks a great solution, I'll just have to check if it's capable of guiding such a long FL 'scope first. Thanks as always for the great content my friend!
Wes, England.
I would recommend using a 2x Barlow with it. It will work better with that longer FL.
Nice Ben, good new way to think about guide scope 👍
Good practical advice, thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
@The Narrowband Channel
I was looking for a solid, universal guide scope, that I could use with my current setup (mostly nikon long telephotos) but that I could still use in the future if I decide to move to more serious toys, and this one seems to be perfect. Still, you mentioned matching it to 290MM - would ASI178MM be also a good match? I`m shooting mostly 300 to 600mm FL, with between 80 and 120mm aperture.
The 178mm is a great match.
I have the same guide scope on my mount and it works well.
Hi, I have a Sky-Watcher SkyMax-127 AZ GTi with a 1500 FL, I have automated all but guiding, I have viewed most of ya videos, I would like to use the ASI 178 but I don't know what scope to go with it. Every time I seem find a guide scope it says good for up to 600 FL .... what would you recommend that won't break the bank? and do I ignore all the focal length calculations? would a SvBony work? ...........Thanks for the great videos
There are some 70lm guid scopes with 400mm fl. They would guid 1500mm fl easy.
Found you lol I was asking for info on this one!
Nice guide scope.
Thanks!
Do you run a UV/IR cut filter in your guide scope setup?
No but I do often run a IR filter for muggy nights. I did a video about that a few years ago.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Can I ask something outside of this topic?
Have you tried the seestar s50? Is it worth the small price, for the end results? 🤔 Thinking about getting it, next time I get a bit too much money 😅
I do have videos about it.
Can you use this as a finder scope with your eyes or just with a camera
Did you watch the video? He talked about it
Very cool
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