Thanks All Star Telescope with the assistance and patience selecting this autofocusser. It is easy to install and operate with my telescope and ASI Air.
Love it. I'm using it on a Skymax 180 that had a clumsy focus ****. Can keep focus even as I bumble around the rest of the scope in the dark. Bought the hand controller as well, makes setup easier when all I want to do is visual observing.
It is great. It covers my DOB with Telerad right down to and around the base. So it is the ideal replacement for my prior cover that blew away in a storm. I couldn’t be happier with this cover.
I received the solar telescope in excellent shape and well packaged. The units are solidly built. Being new to solar viewing I following the instructions for setup and viewing in the included manual very easy to follow and setup. The viewing clarity was excellent! It is nice to have everything you need for viewing or imaging in one package, great kit!
Love my Kowa 10x50 binoculars, fantastic experience with All-Star Telescope, great service, quicker delivery than expected, thank you !
I got the first S50 and I can say that this is an awesome upgrade. I also have teh S30 pro and the S50 Pro is the king. It is always in the trunk of my car so whenever I escape for a long weekend or go to some friends and catch a clear night, I can take this out and share my passion with friends or just stay awake a little longer for some fun.
I bought these as a gift and to try out Kowa roof prism binoculars. They are noticeably larger than many other 8x42 binoculars and because of the size and configuration my finger doesn’t fall naturally on the focus wheel. I felt that the image was bright and clear, and didn’t notice loss of sharpness at the edges of the image. However the view seemed a little narrow compared to other 8x42 binoculars that I am familiar with. My final takeaway is that they are reasonably good for the price, but not a good fit for me.
I've had a chance to use it at a dark site and was impressed by the results and by how easy the scope is to transport and set up. The files process nicely.
Pentax 14mm eyepiece is incredibly sharp—it gave me breathtaking views of star clusters! Their customer service was top-notch, keeping me updated on tracking every step of the way and ensuring I received it safely.
I’m new to rock tumbling and after doing quite a bit of research, I decided on the Lortone 33B. I’m very happy with it so far. It’s solid, well-built, easy to use, and the two barrels are very convenient. While it costs more than some entry-level tumblers, I really believe you get what you pay for. Sometimes buying the cheapest option can actually put you off a hobby because of the limitations or frustrations of the equipment. For me, starting with a quality tumbler has made the whole experience much more enjoyable and has definitely encouraged me to keep tumbling!
Installed on my 1986 C8 scope. Was easy to set up and mount on the C8. Have not had a chance to test under the stars yet. One thing I did not like, was how hard it was to turn the brightness control. I disassembled the switch and loosened its 4 mounting screws a little . That made the switch much easier to turn
The mount is configured to use WiFi to communicate with the ExploreStars app that, as far as I can tell, is only available for Windows. There is only AP mode and no station mode. This is a nuisance when during setup because you have to keep switching back and forth between the mount AP and Internet router. If you want to connect to a third-party app like Asi Air, it only connects by USB. Switching from WiFi to USB connection is not a simple setting change in the ExploreStars app but requires downloading an app from online forum that I can't find. There is another app on the Explore Scientific website called PMC-8 Universal Firmware Configuration Tool (UFCT) but it won't connect to the mount. The Explore Scientific website is of little use in trying to solve this problem. I give up because I am wasting way too much time going around in circles on forums to no avail trying to make a setting change that should be trivial.
Besides this headache, from what I'm reading on forums, you need to buy a AZ ADJ Adapter to do properly polar alignment at an extra cost of about $100. This is especially important because if you can't connect via USB then you can't use third-party software to help with polar alignment. It also doesn't have a polar scope but only a hole running up through it that you're suppose to look up through to find Polaris (good luck with that).
This mount is a real disappointment for my first EQ mount. It is probably the least expensive EQ mount on the market but if it can't be used properly then it is a total waste of money.
Bracket is a quality product, well made and the fit is top notch. ZWO prices this a little high for what it is. The crew at All Star are absolutely fantastic! Always a pleasure to order from All-Star Telescope!
I will be setting up my scope in the next few days! Hopping to keep it out over the west coast winter!
Nice little gadget, this is the second one I have bought.
I purchase the power box to simplify my setup. I also purchased the Pegasus 10A power supply and a 12v cigarette lighter adapter for use with my offsight battery. I piggybacked the micro onto my AsiAir Plus so I can easily move the units to different telescopes. I tested the unit with camera cooling on, guide camera and mount powered on and all worked great. I was able to also check power consumption using my laptop connected to the micro. Now I have shorter power connections and only require one power cable AC or Battery to connect! Very happy with my purchase!
Using 7 mm on Jupiter and Saturn and Moon are all really great compared to my Morpheus 14mm. Size does matter. Price point matters too.
Works well in light pollution
I ordered some items for tumbling rocks and the transaction couldn’t have gone smoother. I would not hesitate to recommend All-Star Telescopes!
Needed a part urgently. All-Star Telescopes have a wide range of parts and the staff are really knowledgeable.
Shipping was fast and the rocks I recieved were fantastic! Can't wait to see how they tumble !
