xanthic Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi all I've just revived my stargazing after getting a scope again. I have a Sky Watcher 150p and have been lucky enough to get a few clear nights to start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi and welcome to EMS. Any questions just fire away in the relevant section. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Welcome to EMS Sheila Edited April 10, 2013 by Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Welcome to EMS Leigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks guys. What is the best way to transport a scope? Any tips on keeping it from being rattled about in a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusw2 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi Leigh and welcome to EMS. I just make sure my scope is wedged in with other stuff, eyepiece case, thick jacket etc to stop it rolling around and don't drive like Lewis Hamilton! Or with smaller scopes you could maybe make a foam lined box... Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi there. I'm in west bridgford too (well the less classy compton acres end!). Yes, i think transporting the scope is about minimising vibration (so have it on the padded back seat or in a padded case if it will fit) and minimising knocks and bangs (so being secure and wedged in place). And keeping the air temp down in the car so its not glowing hot when you arrive at you observing site. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 As my OTA is about 5 foot in length (give or take a bit) I place mine on 2 old pillows across the back seat of my Astra (it just fits) and strap it in with the centre seatbelt. Never had any issues there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh, a warm welcome to EMS. Same here regarding scope transport, on the back seat and strapped in. Never had any problems, even over long distances. We are having a quarterly meet at Wymeswold Dark Site this coming Friday, you would be very welcome to pop along and say hello. See the announcements section. Meantime, enjoy the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hello. Welcome to EMS. I sit my OTA on the foam pads that came in the box with it then wrap an old sheet around it and put the middle seat belt on. No problems so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh and welcome to EMS Good to have you on board - enjoy the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi and welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 HI welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh and welcome to EMS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh welcome to EMS where about in Nottingham are you? i'm Beeston way Welcome again Allan :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh, Welcome to EMS. All you need now are some clear nights a copy of 'turn left at orion', 'sky and telescope pocket star atlas' and a planetarium progrum, try stellarium its free and can be found here :-- http://www.stellarium.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Leigh, welcome to EMS. :-) We transport our 150p dob in the upright position. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 @Allan - I'm in Compton Acres, the better half of West Bridgford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 @Allan - I'm in Compton Acres, the better half of West Bridgford Ahh posh part of Nottingham :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 It can't be that posh, i live here! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I thought anywhere in NG2 was posh :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Compton acres is nearly clifton James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Compton acres is nearly clifton James its still NG2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yeah, i'm quite happy here. Would be good if there was less light pollution. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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