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 * A Quick Review of the 28” Reginato Super Maser
   
   Apr 27 2024 05:59 AM by il_galassiere
   
   It was since year 2020, by then in my sixties, that I conceived the idea to
   buy a very serious and powerful instrument for my long-standing visual
   observations. The choice fell on a Reginato Super Maser 28-inch Newtonian
   telescope with standard alt-azimuthal fork mount. Hereafter are the seven
   more significant values of my choice:

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USER REVIEWS

 * A Quick Review of the 28” Reginato Super Maser
   
   Apr 27 2024 07:59 AM by il_galassiere
   
   It was since year 2020, by then in my sixties, that I conceived the idea to
   buy a very serious and powerful instrument for my long-standing visual
   observations. The choice fell on a Reginato Super Maser 28-inch Newtonian
   telescope with standard alt-azimuthal fork mount. Hereafter are the seven
   more significant values of my choice:

 * Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest review
   
   Apr 26 2024 02:45 PM by Nikolai De Silva
   
   Overall, the Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest Telescope is a durable, good
   beginner telescope with which you can enjoy views to remember forever. It's
   really reasonable to afford and brings you a sensation of quality.

 * Review of a discarded 2003 National Geographic Society 50mm Refractor
   
   Feb 25 2024 12:10 PM by timmywampus
   
   The scope, as tested for this review, would be one that I would be willing to
   give to a person that I did not like, but even then, I like astronomy too
   much to spite someone away from the hobby. For free, this telescope was worth
   picking up and providing a day’s worth of entertainment, but I would rather
   spend $27.99 on other equipment. Conclusion: Do not buy, whether in “Classic”
   or “Modern Era” trim.

 * Daystar Filters’ SR-127 ‘QT’ Dedicated Hydrogen Alpha Solar Telescope
   (Chromosphere Model)
   
   Jan 31 2024 01:33 PM by RHannahoe
   
   In the end, all of my friend’s and my work testing the telescope and
   documenting in detail its deficiencies against its stated specifications were
   a waste of time and energy, and ultimately changed nothing. Daystar would not
   stand behind its product. At this point, I would never purchase another
   telescope from them.

 * Software Bisque Paramount MyT 10 Year Review
   
   Jan 29 2024 08:16 AM by cchinckley
   
   While a long time ago, I was educated as a physicist and was a power engineer
   until I migrated to other areas of the power industry. Mine is a useful
   perspective to bring to a review of the electro-mechanical equipment used in
   astrophotography, and I am reviewing my Paramount MyT mount after about 10
   years of use. Here is the punch line: while there is serial defect and a
   series of lessons learned, I love this mount and the Software Bisque company,
   and their support of this product is flawless. I have experience with other
   mid-size mounts as well.

 * Unitron Model 114 - a quick look
   
   Jan 28 2024 03:49 PM by bmwscopeguy
   
   If today’s entry level scopes could offer this combination of optical
   performance and smooth/rigid mounts – the manufacturers wouldn’t be bedeviled
   by constant negative reviews.

 * Review of the 20” f/3.4 Reginato Supermaser
   
   Nov 30 2023 01:10 PM by davidefg
   
   It is difficult to find downsides for such a telescope. There are certainly
   some aspects that can be improved, as I pointed out in the review, but
   overall it is a jewel. The best proof is that since I have it I used the
   Takahashi four times: twice to compare it to the Supermaser and twice for
   observations with friends (one of them broke his leg and couldn’t reach the
   eyepiece with the Supermaser).

 * Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ
   
   Oct 30 2023 11:27 AM by bmwscopeguy
   
   Bottom line: They’re worthless – don’t buy one. If someone gives you one, put
   it in the garbage and cut them out of your will. They put out so much good
   astro gear. I can only think that this scope and other bargain basement
   scopes must fall under a different division. But I suppose as long as
   Walmart, Costco and the rest of the retailers can sell them to an
   unsuspecting public – it will continue. Celestron should be embarrassed to
   sell this scope. I can only wonder how many budding astronomists have been
   turned off by scopes like these?

 * North Star Equatorial Platform
   
   Oct 30 2023 11:11 AM by Feidb
   
   If you’ve got a light scope and don’t mind the gross lack of precision, this
   might be the platform for you, but I wouldn’t use anything larger than a 12,
   and that’s pushing it, if you can even get it undamaged right out of the box.
   I’ve heard other stories of it working fine especially if tweaked, but in my
   experience it was an expensive failed lesson.

 * OGMA AP26CC Review
   
   Sep 30 2023 12:52 PM by WhooptieDo
   
   Overall, I am very happy with my OGMA. It's much more reliable than my QHY
   has ever been. Juan has been super receptive to my communications, and I have
   no doubt that if something did go wrong, he'd be 100% behind his product. I
   am still tweaking some settings, and will likely start running 180 second
   exposures as well. If you’re an astrophotographer living in the US, I think
   this one should be a no-brainer.

 * iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review
   
   Sep 30 2023 12:16 PM by urright4me
   
   I would recommend the HAZ46 mount to anyone that wants a rock solid,
   portable, easy to use mount with excellent GoTo, tracking, and sharp star
   tracking (for up to 30s exposures as tested). It is an expensive mount and
   does not fit every pocket book, so price is one negative aspect especially
   for imaging aficionados who may not want to pay a lot for a simple alt-azi
   mount. I cannot comment on long term astrophotography, however, after
   shooting about 15-20, 30 second exposures with my dslr’s I am very pleased
   with how tight the stars appear. I am happy to say that the HAZ46 strain wave
   gear/motor control system is a vast improvement over the older MiniTower2,
   etc. which I have used for many years. The HAZ46 Mount is a keeper and will
   be fielded at both of the upcoming eclipses for solar imaging and viewing.

 * Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions.
   
   Aug 30 2023 03:31 PM by bmwscopeguy
   
   I am fascinated by the scope. It is simple, elegant, well made and performs
   well (in limited testing) – and it has a history, which I always consider
   important. (will your Uber Chinese APO still be around in 50 years with a
   story to tell…?)


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