Allan the Plumber Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 nice bit a kit that, I am sure you will be very happy with it Thanks Shelia Are you on the road to recovery after that vicious hardware attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nice one Allan, looking forwards to the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Thanks Shelia Are you on the road to recovery after that vicious hardware attack Yup. Takes more than that to keep me back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Lunt60THa just arrived today, managed an hour before the clouds came over. Johnnyaardvark, +Bino-viewer, +Ibbo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 whats that in the diagonal phil? tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Too cloudy and not enough time for imaging Steve . Had a good glegg through the murk though and there was lots going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I need one of those Lunts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 SW Synscan altaz goto mount and tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 After what seems like forever my Quark Chromosphere solar filter has finally arrived .. Its arrival prompted the following conversation with my wife (Jackie) Jackie: So is that the Quark you've been waiting for? Me: Yep Jackie: and you need clear, sunny skies for itMe: Yep Jackie: Well that's the end of our summer then !Me: Hopefully she's wrong and I'll get a chance to get it onto the Equinox 80 and do a first light soon! Al philjay and Smithysteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very nice Alastair don't forget to do a report for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very nice, looking forward to the first light report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Double Stars for small telescopes by Sissy Haas. After 25 days wsiting for it to come via the states. Looks a good book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Maplins large, high impact case. I've outgrown my old case, so have upgraded. Only 5 cm or so wider, but i can now fit all my kit in one case. Brought it a while ago actually ; seem to remember getting a tenner off it in a sale. (Usually £50) Its certainly very sturdy. (See 'Eyepiece' section for more ) http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/large-high-impact-case-with-pre-cut-foam-interior-n14gr Untitled by Robert Seymour, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 25mm Fujiyama HD Orthoscopic Eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 25mm Fujiyama HD Orthoscopic Eyepiece. Let me know how you get on with this one. Very tempted with a set to replace my old UO Ortho's and the Fujiyama seroes looks very good for the price. Is this the only one you have Pete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Let me know how you get on with this one. Very tempted with a set to replace my old UO Ortho's and the Fujiyama seroes looks very good for the price. Is this the only one you have Pete? Ordered it this morning from Lyra Optics and got an email straight back from from Glen Moulton to say he would ship it in the morning If I find it useful I may go for a couple more, but don't think I'd be keen on the tiny lenses and eye relief in the shorter ones. Apparently they are the same as the Astro Hutecs and have very good reviews. Just fancied checking out a few smaller eps than the ones I normally use for a change. Got my eye on an old Erfle and a Konig since I've always fancied trying them, but they will probably be awful at my F ratios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hi Pete, pls let me know what you think of the book... Choosing and using... By the way, you can pick up my Konig 25mm (2", 70 deg) on your travels if you want to take it and try it, to compare etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Will do Steve, just waiting for Amazon to deliver. Thanks very much for your offer. We will organise an eyepiece swap, if I there is anything of interest to you in my Maplins case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Baader Q-Turret for convenient use of my new little eyepieces and Stellacam. Tracer 22 amp hour lithium ion battery pack and charger for mounting on the dob to completely do away with any trailing wires and for powering the AZ goto. +TasKiNG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Nice turret Pete. You and me think alike, I was only yesterday thinking about a range of Fujiyama orthos and a turret, makes life really easy. Great buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That battery looks the biz as well, very compact judging by the size of the battery and the charging plug sockets. Having an housing also helps retain it's capacity when it drops cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That battery looks the biz as well, very compact judging by the size of the battery and the charging plug sockets. Having an housing also helps retain it's capacity when it drops cold. Yes, it is small and lightweight. If it doesn't last long enough (22AH is the largest capacity) there is still plenty of room left for a second one hidden away in the dob base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Nice turret Pete. You and me think alike, I was only yesterday thinking about a range of Fujiyama orthos and a turret, makes life really easy. Great buy. Yes a selection of 4 Fujiyamas would be nice in the turret. I might add the 18mm Fujiyama, but I really don't think I'd get on with the smaller ones due to the tiny lenses and lack of eye relief. Looking round for some easier viewing alternatives for the shorter focal lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 'Phone Skope' & C-4 'universal adapter'. Wanted to have a go at some afocal imaging with my iPhone...... The phone clips in the case, which attaches neatly to the adapter, which you then twist. This engages clamps which grip the eyepiece. Its nicely engineered, although i'm not convinced it will work. My iPhone 6+ is big and weighty and my not sit well clamped to the eyepiece. I will try and report back with some astounding planetary images, i'm sure. I don't Damian Peach will be too worried Purchased from Newpro UK Ltd (see Phone Skope section on website) http://www.newprouk.co.uk Untitled by Robert Seymour, on Untitled by Robert Seymour, on Untitled by Robert Seymour, on Untitled by Robert Seymour, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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