red dwalf Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 yep, i already have one without the foot that i use on the Starwave, they are very good, was looking to get another for the sct as the normal red dot that came with it is not very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rock Doctor Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rob, you could try one of these. from 365 astronomy. I've got one attached to the Meg. http://www.365astronomy.com/multi-reticle-red-dot-finderscope-for-refractors-with-metal-body-p-1692.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 An ipad, early one just for astro use.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Well I picked up my cooling fan from delivery office today (it arrived on Tuesday but I was at work). Just thought I'd share a pic. The build quality is superb and even when turned up to full power you have to put your ear to the unit to hear the whisper quiet "whirring" noise. Edited January 19, 2013 by catman161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice one Felix - is that a special astro accessory, or just a pc case fan from somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice one Felix. I've got a Dion one on my Quattro and its really a worth while add on. Keeps the mirror cool and dew free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice one Felix - is that a special astro accessory, or just a pc case fan from somewhere? Hey Kim, it was from Dion. He sells them on astronomy shed. Great bit of kit. He also recommended a couple of leads (a splitter and extension) so that I can 'tee off' the power supply from the mount and run the extender down the dovetail to the fan on the bottom of the scope. Very pleased with the purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice one Felix. I've got a Dion one on my Quattro and its really a worth while add on. Keeps the mirror cool and dew free They look and feel great. Do thy make a good deal of difference to the views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Revelation 12 inch dob, flocked with telrad and bobs knobs. Edited January 19, 2013 by oldfruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Revelation 12 inch dob, flocked with telrad and bobs knobs. Whoah! Nice Mark! That's it it cloudy weather for the next month at least!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Revelation 12 inch dob, flocked with telrad and bobs knobs. I saw that one for sale, absolute bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Need a bigger car soon for Gib Point!! Good buy Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I have just put my name on a new telescope carry case that Ive been promising myself for the past year. I shall be picking it up on Friday, cant wait. Its made by Volkswagen and is listed as the T5 Van I sealed the deal yesterday and am having a side window put in it as well as body colour bumpers and reversing sensors. This will take my gear and be ideal for star party transport and sleeping accommodation as well as being my base for hiking which I intend to step up (get it) in 2013 Oooooh I am excited Now to join the VW T4/T5 forum and local club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Congrats Phil. One of my long term goals a camper van. Hope you enjoy it. Lovely vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Great stuff Phil - what year? and will you get an awning for a bit more living room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Its a march 2012. Maybe in the future Kim but gonna concentrate on insulating behind the panelling and carpeting the back 1st Its going to make a great Star Party base, I shall still use the tent but hook some driveaway porch up to the tent so I can go straight from teh side door of the van into the tent I cant wait to get my hands on it and play. Theres a T4/T5 club just down the road near Uttoxeter so gonna give them a shout next month when Ive got it. I have to resist the urge to turn it into a surf or passion wagon, I dont surf and Fliss reckons my passion went years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 T5 is gonna be my next Camper. I'm finding the Ducatto a bit big for my needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 They look and feel great. Do thy make a good deal of difference to the views? Can't say in personal experience as I've had it on since I got the Quattro. But it can highly recommended and I've not regretted the purchase the mirror has never dewed when the fans been on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Sounds superb Phil - I'll look forward to seeing that. Drive away porches are the best idea - then you ain't strapped to the site if you wanna do a day trip - and you don't loose your pitch if you're out for a few hours which is always a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 OK will prob get this wrong SXVR 694 CCD with SX filter wheel/OAG.... astrodon 50mm filters LRGB Ha OIII and SII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 OK will prob get this wrong SXVR 694 CCD with SX filter wheel/OAG.... astrodon 50mm filters LRGB Ha OIII and SII Well that was all she wrote for 2013, the clouds might of cleared by 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Well that was all she wrote for 2013, the clouds might of cleared by 2015? thats mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T A WOW Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Carbon fibre tubing. Last bit I need for my tripod. Hopefully be finished next week. (hopefully lol) (if my metal ever blumin arrives!) And loads of stainless steel bolts to hold it all together Edited January 20, 2013 by T A WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andyboy1970 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Astronomik IR Pro (742nm) filter ,I hope not to stand on this one unlike the baader one tht bit the dust a week agoPat Great filter, makes the most of the mono camera. I have just put my name on a new telescope carry case that Ive been promising myself for the past year. I shall be picking it up on Friday, cant wait. Its made by Volkswagen and is listed as the T5 Van I sealed the deal yesterday and am having a side window put in it as well as body colour bumpers and reversing sensors. This will take my gear and be ideal for star party transport and sleeping accommodation as well as being my base for hiking which I intend to step up (get it) in 2013 Oooooh I am excited Now to join the VW T4/T5 forum and local club My brother had a T2.5 and now has a T4, he loves it. Secret club as everywhere he goes all the VW camper drivers wave and chat. He says its a great community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antares_Paul Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 All the gubbins to convert my HEQ5PRO to belt drive. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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