SVX130T-R Raptor™

I bought this back in January and it took until last week to come in. I can confidently say that it was worth the wait. I will try to comeback and update after a year, but the images I have been able to capture so far have been amazing. the details and quality this provides is worth it. I'm not sure how to post a picture but if you would like to see what this scope can do go here:

https://www.astrobin.com/users/jamesryanc/

M8 on 6/21/22 and M24 on 6/20/22 were shot with this scope and the field flattener. It had perfect stars across the entirety of the sensor.

Only thing to bear in mind is you will need a mount capable of tracking for longer exposures. My images were 5 minute exposures. That isn't a down side just a note. I assume if you are buying this then you are primarily imaging and know what you need mount wise.

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