M. Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 It's looking like the foundations are going in on Sunday, I'm recycling the bricks and have cement, so this is more or less labour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Great stuff Martin.Get a pillar and book yourself a pitch at EMS4 Yep, soon as the scope is kitted out to suit, me and the missus will be attending future meets BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do what I've done, book your pitch at EMS4 and get your finger out! I've been bitting and bobbing with my dob project for over a year and it still hasn't seen first light. I booked my pitch, gave myself a kick up the a... and it WILL be sorted for EMS4. Half a day off work last week metalworking and maybe a whole day next and it is getting sorted. MOTIVATION!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 A bit of a bargain here, ideal http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=101821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A bit of a bargain here, ideal http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=101821 Still not sold. Looks a like a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Here you go Martin http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=102164 Just what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Here you go Martinhttp://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=102164 Just what you are looking for. Sorry, bit late on this one. I will check it out, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Still not sold. Looks a like a good buy. Thanks for the 'heads up' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here Martin. A pier on AB&S http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=102844 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here Martin. A pier on AB&S http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=102844 I've just spent what money I had on a old fullerscope :/ , shame because that looks a good pillar for my C8 too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Well, I've ordered an eq6 tripod, the one with the 2" legs. I should have it here by Thursday Edited September 22, 2015 by M__ BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Well, I've ordered an eq6 tripod, the one with the 2" legs. I should have it here by Thursday You'll probably need an extension tube and adapter for it. Try Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think the base is about 0.13m in dia with 2 threaded M8?, hopefully I can fasten it securely somehow :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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