Hi, for anyone interested ,there are SM60 to Televue 102 adaptors for sale at only £8 from the astro-boot at Scopes & Skies.
Out of curiosity, I ordered one,not quite sure what I would get, but was delighted when it arrived and I found it fitted my Skywatcher ED80(just!). I've tried it out once, and found that I got a pleasing view of the whole solar disc with proms visible all the way round using the 25mm cemax ep on this scope.
For only £8 anyone owning an SM60DS can have an alternative solar set-up using any refractor with an external tube diameter between 117mm and 127mm; any tube smaller than 117mm would need packing,or longer screws. It is nicely made from machined alloy 4.5mm thick, with 6 nylon screws to hold it tight. I don't know how many they have left for sale,but they are still available today.
See pic.
Best wishes
SM60 scope adaptor
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Re: SM60 scope adaptor
Looks like a great solution! and a great price.
What about ordering another and posting to me in Oz?
Let me know.
kenm(dot)harrison(at)gmail(dot)com
What about ordering another and posting to me in Oz?
Let me know.
kenm(dot)harrison(at)gmail(dot)com
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