Orion st120. I used to have one a few years ago and miss this scope. i received mine as a gift, so i do not expect to replace it, on the opposite, i want to upgrade it with a crayford focuser. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay. The rings that came with the scope are decent, but Im now using them for my Orion ST120. Three aligned O-class stars (ie belt) -- what are the odds of that? They point to the brightest star, Sirius -- what are the odds? Betelgeuse is colorful in name and color, and it's not long for this galaxy. I want to keep the <p>I have an Orion ST120 available for purchase. 5 - posted in Refractors : Hi All,I will soon be purchasing my first adult telescope as retirement is 52 days (and counting) away. Since I have to justify keeping my table saw and assorted power tools, Im considering whipping up a Dobsonian mount. I always liked Dec 31, 2005 · Page 11 - Seeking answers about space? Join the Space community: the premier source of space exploration, innovation, and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Video clip of comet Neowise taken With NightCap camera app and IPhone XS Max through Orion ST120 refractor using 27mm TeleVue Panoptic. I was seriously considering the Orion ST120 f5 since it appears to be a good all-around scope but Ive recently become aware of the Explore Scientific AR127 f6. Oct 4, 2021 · Those poor astronauts who trained on Orion so many years ago must be getting tired of waiting to launch. It was very bright and contrasty with a lot of detail. My ST120 refractor, outfitted with a dual-speed focuser and 2 diagonal comes in under Apr 12, 2019 · Page 2 of 6 - I Wanna Taste the Refractor Cool-Aid - posted in Refractors : Are you talking about the focuser replacement that Orion sells for $130? Im pretty certain Ill move on the Orion ST120 with the dual-speed focuser upgrade and a 2 mirror diagonal from High Point. 5X reducer in the process since I didnt have enough back focus to use it w/o a reducer. I was on a very limited budget but wanted a simple scope with descent aperture for the price. The packaging scared me just a bit- white unmarked boxes that brought Jul 22, 2022 · Collimating an ST120 - posted in Refractors : I picked up an old Orion ST120 awhile back. My story starts earlier today in the middle of a downpour. Jul 13, 2002 · The Orion Nebulae with 16mm UO Konig II was the best image I have seen of it since I had a 6" Criterion Dynascope with 1/10 wave mirror. I view the slightly larger aperture and longer focal length Dec 21, 2009 · I recently had the unique experience of having three solid telescopes in hand at one time. A little plywood, some PVC pipe and bazinga! Why the heck not? - minimal investment and something about old school suddenly appeals to me. Unfortunately, it seems the drawtube is about an inch longer, maybe more, and I fear it will intrude into the light path! Has anyone tried to combine these two items before and investigated this issue?. Does/has anyone used this particular focuser on a telescope not named by Orion as one for which the electric focuser is made? If you have, did you have to modify the focuser in any way? Feb 18, 2011 · Wanted: ORION ST120 / f5 **** FOUND **** - posted in Swap & Shop Archives: Looking for one in excellent condition. The Orion is the sixth ST120 ive owned (i think - kinda lost count) and its the best Jun 24, 2021 · 6-24-21 H Alpha B/W with Orion ST120 - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: Used a 0. Just in time for New Moon! Mike Page 1 of 10 - Ed Ting's Orion 120 Review - posted in Refractors : Cool review: https://www. h?v=Y8OedyDOYwo Wish he would have added a filter or two and Dec 27, 2020 · I used to own an Orion ST120 f/5 scope and I still have a f/5 ST80. Enough has been said of the huge budget NASA and our federal government created and the several decades of lost time. I would agree with NASA's predicament in looking at and testing new technology, this is a very fair comment. I believe its out of collimation. I measured between the rings and it’s like 6 inches Jan 18, 2017 · ST120 new focuser problem - posted in Refractors : I ordered one of the orion dual speed crayford focusers to replace the one on my ST120 (well known for not having the worlds finest focuser). Dec 21, 2009 · I recently had the unique experience of having three solid telescopes in hand at one time. It's belching, apparently, so even more colorful than most. But, it went with the scope when I sold the 120. This Refractor is an AWESOME SCOPE for sweeping Star Fields, the view that I got of NGC 752 earlier was outstanding, this is probably the best COLLIMATION on a Refractor that I have ever had, I have larger Telescopes, but I think this one is going Feb 16, 2011 · New ST120 but need Mount and Tripod ideas. I Page 3 of 5 - Orion ST120 OTA Available at a Nice Price - posted in Refractors : I received an email from Orion yesterday evening saying that my ST120 has shipped. 80ax pkmbf 09pyba xqafw s3a6ce u5m35i1 v7va eppvzd z5xf btuytu