SingAstro

Do you have your own design? If so, you can try a local printing shop to save on shipping.

Another way is to use a parcel forwarding service like Vpost

For sale is one of the latest strain wave mounts from iOptron, specifically the HAZ31, which has a carrying capacity of 15 kg while it weights less than 4 kg! As you can see from the pics below, it is very very compact. I have been using it as a travel/visual-only mount. It has travelled with me to ...

You can try using a Barlow or Baader OPCs, available in 1.25X, 1.7X, and 2.5X.

Well, the mirror alone probably costs $20k. Then, all the custom parts that have to be machined, another $10k. The scope looks to have tracking capability, so another few thousands dollar there. In total, probably between $30k-$40k. The good news is you would only need to sacrifice only one of your ...

Sorry, off topic. I'm just curious about the wave equations in the background..hah

Yes, it's OPT.

DM'd. Good time to view the sun this week! There are a couple of sunspots.

Hi Alfred.

It weights only around 3 kg. I used their online calculator, probably not accurate. It's good to know the actual shipping fee is more reasonable. Thanks

Their HAZ31 mount is very attractive, since I do mostly visual astronomy. It will be perfect for my use, without burning a hole in my wallet. Just curious on the actual shipping fee you paid, Alfred, if you don't mind sharing. IOptron is quoting around $500 USD 😅. I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to C...

Thanks for the detailed explanation Alfred. I'm surprised the HEM27 is similar to RainbowAstro in terms of weight.