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weixing wrote:Hi,

It is a fine scope, but I don't really think it is "firstscope" friendly... especially that "basically useless" finderscope. Anyway, I suggest you get a stick on red dot finder if you buy this scope.

Have a nice day.
Oh that's right.... agree the finderscope is crap... :P (Even the right-angle replacement that Rich made may not be really suitable for star-hopping... :) Sorry Rich... :wink: ) One good option is the unit-power (aka red-dot) finder that Weixing suggested.
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OK...I'll PM Richard.
By the way.. any observing session coming up???
Can I join you.... weixing???
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Hi,
Can I join you.... weixing???
Of course... All are welcome!!

But look at the weather... :( I'll monitor the "smoky smell" these few night to see whether suitable to resume my Tampines Observation Session.

Have a nice day.
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Hi all, thanks for all the info and tips. I found my firstscope.
Will try to figure how to master it well. Thanks thanks.
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Yes Bergkamp, an ETX90RA
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weixing wrote:Hi,
Oh thanks for the reminder Kay Heem. Airconvent (Richard) is selling his ETX90RA for 350.
It is a fine scope, but I don't really think it is "firstscope" friendly... especially that "basically useless" finderscope. Anyway, I suggest you get a stick on red dot finder if you buy this scope. But at this price, I don't think you can get any scope better than this... :D

Have a nice day.
Hi Weixing,
Just noticed your post..heh heh..well here is my take :
The original 6x21 mm straight finder was crappy. Very dim and stars from half way to the edge were elongated. Plus it almost killed my knee trying to look for objects near zenith. The right angle finder was also bad but at least its better than the original one. Its 8 x 25 which means you get a little more aperture but higher magnification. The stars are not as elongated but trying to focus till pin point will tax your patience but nonetheless, it does get the job done. I am able to use it as a finder and it has helped in locating the objects plus its more forgiving for myt knee!! :-)

and welcome Lorinser to the world of owning a "Photonic Time Machine"!!

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