WTB: SCT adapter for Sky-Watcher 127 Mak-Cass

yanyewkay · Post by **yanyewkay** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:47 pm

Looking for SCT adapter for my Sky-Watcher 127 the silver 'thing' in the website http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_smsa.htm

Hopefully someone will have one to sell me

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:24 pm

Hi, I am actually in the process of asking Astrobargains to get this item for me from Scopestuff. I should be able to tell u within 2 weeks if he can bring this item in or not.

Together with the 2" SCT visual back with compression rings, the Maks will expand greatly in versatility.

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:42 pm

i also hope to get this too. If we all are keen. We can ship this item all together and save abit on shipping?

yanyewkay · Post by **yanyewkay** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:15 am

Meng Lee wrote:Hi, I am actually in the process of asking Astrobargains to get this item for me from Scopestuff. I should be able to tell u within 2 weeks if he can bring this item in or not.

Together with the 2" SCT visual back with compression rings, the Maks will expand greatly in versatility.

compression rings is the 'focal length reducer' is it?
how much is the whole set that you're getting? if the price is ok i guess more ppl sharing it can save on shipping

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:27 am

Nope, compression rings *do not* refer to focal reducers.

Eyepiece holders/visual backs usually hold the eyepiece with set screws, which sometimes leave marks on the eyepiece barrel. Better eyepiece holders use a brass C-shaped band to compress and grip on the barrel without leaving marks.

Focal reducers reduce the focal length.

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:27 am

Once you have the SCT male thread at the back of the Mak, then you can use the SCT focal reducer. Of course, since the SCT focal reducer is not made for the Mak, there may be abberations introduced. Pray that all abberations are at the edge

And hopefully there is quite a big field of illumination

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:29 pm

when wanan place order?

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Fri May 04, 2007 12:56 pm

Ooops sorry for digging out such an old thread. Last time I actually asked Astrobargains to bring in 3 for me. Yesterday I collected from him. I will need to use one. It works even for Mak 90.

I can let go 2 such adapter rings! Original price is $63.

contact me if you want the ring. Imagine that you can now mount the SCT focal reducer on the Orion Maks now! (less some subtle issues

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hommel · Post by **hommel** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:02 pm

Slightly off topic here..sorry. Will a focal reducer reduces the brightness or degrade the image visually?

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:04 pm

ok, if a focal reducer is made dedicated for the scope, then image will be brighter (because the object is now smaller) and will not degrade the image, in fact, most dedicated reducers flatten the field and gives you a flatter view