red dwalf Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 wonder fluid is a great purchase, works a treat, and you don`t need alot of it so lasts for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 SWMBO has bought me this for my birthday... http://www.sp3plus.co.uk/visible-lasers/green-laser-pointer/green-laser-pointer-1.html She went for the 5mw one!! Don't worry, it will NOT be coming along to any star party! (Will be used in the garden to help teach my nephews) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ely Ellis Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I got a pen too, it does 4 colours, Red, Green, Black and Blue. No laser thingy though! Happy birthday again Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nikon DR-3 Right angle viewfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nice one Felix - that'll come in very handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yep, am already sick of looking through the damn polar scope and breaking my neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Couldn't resist it I'm afraid - new (used) towcar for star parties. Only 26K on the clock and 205bhp. (There goes the 20" F-5 Obsession Classic Dob lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Not so grand as Kim, a 32Mb SD card for the camera and a large backpack for the Islay trip next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Not so grand as Kim, a 32Mb SD card for the camera and a large backpack for the Islay trip next month! MB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 MB? Three photo's and it's full. Thats no good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Wow - 32MB - that's like 8 whole computers from the late 60's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ain't it just, remember paying £60 for an Amstrad 64K add on module!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tibbz2 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Nice saving at £45 for this Now just for a decent night to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That's nice Tobias - about the right price too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Baader 2 inch UHC filter for use in the 28mm Nirvana in the dob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Have finally spent some of the money I got from selling my GT81, I'm now proud owner of a Hawke Endurance ED 85mm Spotting scope. I already have the Hawke Frontiers 10x43 Bins so should make a nice pair. Can't wait till our Islay trip now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Looks the biz Mick - very smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Nice one mick, is it zoom or individual ep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Not purchases per say, but gifts: Wind break for use at dark sites and star parties, a big tent for star parties and a copy of Sky and Telescopes Pocket Atlas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 It comes with a 20x60 zoom but you can buy individual widefield eyepieces of x27, x37, x47, and x57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Assorted plumbers O rings from B&Q and the book Introduction to Webcam Astrophotography: Imaging the Universe with the Amazing, Affordable Webcam off ABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Ten pack of 'O' rings from B'n'Q and I bet you only use one - I did the same - the others have been sitting on my coffee table for two years lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yep got it in one Kim. Just the one needed for the polar scope reticule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Some good books. Herschel 400 Observing Guide - Steven O'Meara. The Mathematical Universe - William Dunham. Higgs Discovery: The Power of Empty Space - Lisa Randall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just got yet another finder to add to my collection. Telrad from Pat, thanks. "Finders 'R Us", Mansfield, Notts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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