The strapwrench is an essential tool in astrophotography 🙂. I'd suggest to buy a second one to make your life easier. Instead of using your mount as a workbench (😱) you can place the ota on a flat surface, use one strapwrench to secure it and the other to twist.
Nice video. I have the same scope and accessories. Same difficulty with getting the focuser and next section off, it was a bit difficult to remove. Harbor Freight much cheaper for the strap wrench. I really like my scope no issues with my stars either.
Nice review. I have had only one night out with my 103. I have the 1.0 and .8 reducer. I’ve heard not so good things about the .6. Your images look great. Any issues with back focus with the .6? Some have said it needs 0.5 to 1 mm additionally space.
Thanks for watching this one. Naw no problems at all with the .6. The stars in the corners and edges need a small adjustment to backfocus yes but it's too small for me to worry about, However .5 mm of additional spacing is nice in the corners and edges.
I suppose it's not fair to ask why you didn't just get the askar V. Considering the cost of all the reducers etc. Maybe I'll re-visit Niko's comparison video. Either way, it gives some serious food for thought.
I've never shot through a Starizona Apex so I'm sorry I can't tell ya. I mentioned in this video that would be my next thing to shoot in OSC to see how well it focuses the colors in one spot. I mainly shoot mono but I think it would be worth doing for OSC shooters.
