Howdy,
Fed Ex finally brought my DenkII the other day, but I haven't had a night to really put it through its paces. The first night I had to move my primary 3/4" forward, and last night the temperature dropped so fast that everything dewed up within twenty minutes. I hadn't brought my Kendrick down the stairs, so back up I went.
I'm going observing on Friday, so I hope to get many hours of use out of'em. The fit and finish of this unit is amazing. My 24.5 SWA's merge with ease and provide tack sharp and incredibly black backgrounds. My new 16 Nags, although having only a 10mm exit pupil, work very well. Darker skies will determine how well these work. There are too many lights shining down the tube to really tell at home. In addition, the SCD holders really are a must for anyone purchasing Russ' unit. Not only does it provide a secure hold, each SCD independently can adjust on a helical focuser, thereby allowing really, really fine focusing.
It is amazing how a binoviewer brings back the excitment I felt years ago. Now looking at the Double Cluster, something I haven't looked at but maybe twice in as many years, has become a marvel all over again.
All I have to do is look at this case and a smile crosses my face.....
Best,
guy
tampa,fl
12.5 f/6, DenkII
Fed Ex finally brought my DenkII the other day, but I haven't had a night to really put it through its paces. The first night I had to move my primary 3/4" forward, and last night the temperature dropped so fast that everything dewed up within twenty minutes. I hadn't brought my Kendrick down the stairs, so back up I went.
I'm going observing on Friday, so I hope to get many hours of use out of'em. The fit and finish of this unit is amazing. My 24.5 SWA's merge with ease and provide tack sharp and incredibly black backgrounds. My new 16 Nags, although having only a 10mm exit pupil, work very well. Darker skies will determine how well these work. There are too many lights shining down the tube to really tell at home. In addition, the SCD holders really are a must for anyone purchasing Russ' unit. Not only does it provide a secure hold, each SCD independently can adjust on a helical focuser, thereby allowing really, really fine focusing.
It is amazing how a binoviewer brings back the excitment I felt years ago. Now looking at the Double Cluster, something I haven't looked at but maybe twice in as many years, has become a marvel all over again.
All I have to do is look at this case and a smile crosses my face.....
Best,
guy
tampa,fl
12.5 f/6, DenkII
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16" f/4.52 ATM Truss Dob, Discovery Mirror
Denk II w/nags junkie
