Brantuk Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 That looks very cool Paul - nice mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 All the gubbins to convert my HEQ5PRO to belt drive. Regards. What are the benefits of modding to belt drive Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antares_Paul Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Malcolm (the guy who originally developed these kits) reported smoother movement, less backlash, more correctable periodic error, better precision when slewing and the mount ultimately making less noise PHD has less to do guiding. With autopec running his graphs were super flat. In reality it's not going to change the Skywatcher mount into a GM1000HPS but us boys like to fiddle (don't we) Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh right, cool thanks Paul. The guy I bought my NEQ6 Pro from was selling to go towards a GM1000-lucky guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antares_Paul Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have a personal pension/lump sum kicking in when I'm 55 so you know where some of the money will be going By then retailers might actually have some in stock lmao Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have a personal pension/lump sum kicking in when I'm 55 so you know where some of the money will be going By then retailers might actually have some in stock lmao Regards. The guy I bought my NEQ6 off said that Ian King was the best bet in the UK for the GM series mounts. Worth giving him a shout now maybe and get an order in perhaps-if you're close to 55 that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Skywatcher dlsr m48 adapter ring for my canon camera from FLO, very well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cazz Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 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 Just seen this, good choice, welcome to the fold. http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t5-section_forums_cat12.html http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=66&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cazz Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My purchase is not nearly as exciting as the above ones. I'm going up in the world and have bought myself a book, Childrens atlas of the universe, it's written right at my level lol. Actually it's a present for a child, but I am reading it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antares_Paul Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ... if you're close to 55 that is! 3 years and 9 months, approximately. I'll no doubt be spending WAY before that though Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turtleboy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 McDonalds breakfast wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sketch pad and a selection of HB pencils as per Mick's recommendation in Cosmic Dave's thread about sketching. Thought I might give sketching a go to force me to concentrate more on each target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Skywatcher Aero ED 30mm 2 inch 70 degree eyepiece for use with the new dob, if ever the clouds clear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Uh oh-the wife is away and I cave!! Shh let's not tell her Kendrick Premium 2" Dew heater strip for eyepiece Kendrick Firefly 2" Dew heater strip for objective of finder scope Kendrick Firefly 0.965" Dew heater strip for eyepiece of finder scope Kendrick 4 port 2 channel Controller One port left for secondary mirror heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 That list sounds familiar..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 15" Imperial ADM Losmandy Dovetail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 That list sounds familiar..... Indeed, thanks Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 HEQ5 Pro Synscan. New to me Just the thing for the Mak180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nice one Tom. Ideal mount for that scope. We finally got some 105mm CnC rings today for the Tal 100RS - so that'll be on an HEQ5 soon as the weather clears. The rings are a tad oversized and the leather packing was a spot too much for the scope diameter - so I've taken it off and building up to the ideal fit using strips of flocking material. The Tal has a tender tube that doesn't want to be squished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Sketch pad and a selection of HB pencils as per Mick's recommendation in Cosmic Dave's thread about sketching. Thought I might give sketching a go to force me to concentrate more on each target Nice one Felix, you will enjoy it I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I like it Tom, a brace of Skywatchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Cheers Kim and Phil. I'm a lucky chap with these choices. Hoping for the best if both planetary and DSO. If only..... Still trying to get the hang of it but with only weekends to play with the chances of a clear night are lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 3 female cigarette socket adapter from Maplins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Bahtinov for the meg 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 "Star Clusters" by Brent Archinal and Steven Hynes. Bl**dy expensive, but should be the ultimate reference manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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