Maybe the only scope you need? - ZWO FF80 Apo

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[longhornastro]

Great video. Can’t wait to see what you can produce on a clear night. Luke your videos are ones I look forward to each week.

[plumberman]

My 2c...AP is all about TIME. A quality 50mm optic and a quality 80mm, 100mm, 130mm, etc. will produce comparable images(all else the same, especially pixel scale). The only difference is time required to produce them. A lot can be overcome with time, but low quality glass can't be. Don't worry about how big, worry about how good. A Redcat 51 is liklely to make someone happier, and for far longer, vs that same someone with a 102mm svbony.

[astroshooter]

looks good so far.... thanks for the review, Luke

[robinhoward]

Thank you, Luke. Looking forward to the longer nights that might just have clear skies!

[larrycable]

just returned a new WO GT81 with pinched optics and ordered an FF80 & 0.76x flattener (which is now included in the price!) thanks for the review and confirmation of my (2nd) choice

[Seano]

I appreciate the WoW content in the background
Oh your thoughts on the telescope were also really good thanks Luke

[HenkDirven-ni]

nice gear indeed, and love the Pug ! :)

[ampamp]

Hi Luke. I bought mine on pre-order so I've had it now for quite a while. I can't praise it highly enough. The results are just stunning. My FF80 uses the 0.76 reducer, is on a TC40 PE160 AM3 mount with a 2600 DUO camera EAF and new M54 filter drawer. I just do OSC from Bortle 7 with an Antlia Triband RGB. I have a pegasus astro pocket power box micro and an ASIair mini attached for power distribution dew management and control. The whole thing is just 16kg. I can easily pick it up and carry it fully assembled just by turning leg tensioner folding the legs in. Its also compact enough to slew around on my balcony (a good option for me now, thanks to the all-sky polar alignment). It's a powerful package but in genuine grab and go format. Using the 2600 DUO means I have a finder shoe for the ASIair mini, and the new 2600 AIR would solve that problem too. Best purchase ever.

[saulontheroad]

Thanks again for another great video, just curious, are you powering the AM5 via Asiair 12v output ? Is this possible ?. I wonder how far shoul I go without damage the unit. I currently power the mount (AVX), and the main camera (ASI533) with my AsiAir (same model as you) and no problem so far. But I see you also have heathers and autofocus.

[jtepsr]

i own the zwo ff65 and i wanted to get another scope with a bit more reach, would i noticed a significant difference with the FF80

[santiagomadruga]

Scope is very slow at f7.5. How it performs with its reducer?.

[thomasphennigan]

Would like to see an in-depth review of ZWO ff 107

[MazzifLOL]

looks like a decent setup, but I gotta wonder how that focuser handles the weight of a full mono image train with OAG.

[deep_space_dave]

Nice review Luke! ZWO is really trying to provide a good experience for astrophotographers. This telescope just shows this. Even though your skies are a stark difference from Bortle 9 though Bortle 7, I hope you can get away and travel with this setup to show it's full grab and go potential! Thanks for the video and clear skies mate!

[ssbhide]

Nice review Luke! Just a quick question on EAF. Is it really necessary? I have been shooting with my Zenithstar 73 for a couple of nights and my focus hasn't changed at all between the nights. ( Focus screw is locked) Moreover I wonder, with tools like BXT in your arsenal, aren't EAFs unnecessary?

[nikaxstrophotography]

It's also a rebadged Skar 80PHQ a quality scope, I use the Askar FRA300 and it is such a great scope. thanks Luke look forward to seeing what you do with this.
As for the asiair mount that to the finder show and adapt the guidescope to the handle instead

[tommyozzy]

Ive been a SCT guy most of my life aince thats what my father used and I took over. When i got my first triplet (stellarvue) i was blown away by the quality. Its only 70mm so when i go get my next triplet/quad it will most likely be in the 100-130mm range. Putting those together and i can say goodbye to the 8” sct.

[Jim_Astro]

Can you get a loaner ASI2600MC Air from ZWO to test with this scope. Would really love to see an imaging session with this setup. Thanks Luke.

[hawkesworth]

I have the same scope (Askar 80 PHQ), AM3 mount, same guide scope (asi120mm), same focuser, 5 position AFW (Antlia 3nm SHO), Asiair Mini, tripod and extension.
The guide scope is mounted on the top rail (handle) and the Asiair Mini is mounted under the front of the dovetail.

[jongreen]

I will be picking up a larger PHQ varient at the IAS tomorrow. Swaying towards the 130 but might be too big for the AM5 & Pier extension. When there's a will, there's a way 😅