Guest G0JVK Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 a pair of Barlows of the Tal variety 2X & 3X Regards Rob, 73's 88's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Got all my wheels, tracks screws etc,, hope to have the obsy movable over the Xmas holiday, (weather permitting!!) Also got Patrick Moores 2012 astronomy yearbook (but not till Xmas day of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 My Tal 3x arrived today now just need a clear sky (read clear head ) Had 1 and a half bottles of wine and it clears outside...pfft!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Got one of these large Maplins cases for Xmas: http://www.maplin.co...age-case-593873 It was reduced to £29.99 for a Xmas offer. That'll tidy up the ST80 and Meg72 very nicely plus one or two other bits 'n' bobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstronomyShed Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Couple of recommends for purchases I made recently, firstly, astro table, it's light, it's aluminium, the top is some kind of laminate, it's definitely steady enough and the top is silver, meaning all your kit shows up on it in the dark, it looks bigger on the pic than it really is ;- The table is here :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270875711896#ht_3031wt_1396 Next up, this is an absolute godsend and dirt cheap! If you're so inclined you could replace the leds with red ones, it has two leds and the switch is 3 position, off, 1 led, 2 leds. it's VERY directional and clipped onto a laptop it illuminates the keyboard beautifully. :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280708922540?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3927wt_905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Table looks like the one mick used at kelling, didn't do very well for bar b queing on, he burnt it, twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 It's mine. Dion don't have a BBQ on it as it burns, much to the amusement of EMS members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstronomyShed Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) ROFL, you put a barbeque on it!!!!! And you're surprised it burnt? It would have caused me great amusement too I'm still laughing whilst typing this! It's a great table for outside with lappy and all the gubbins on though, and i'm really made up with the light, absolutely perfect for the purpose. Edited December 27, 2011 by AstronomyShed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Bet that was funny to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 it was, the first time he set fire to it using one of those throw away bbq`s, the flames almost spread and set fire to a caravan awning. he`ll kill me when he sees me L.O.L. we were all alittle tipsy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 That was the first time then I done it again the next year, Dion the table is indestructible, built to last. And I agree the beer and wine was flowing like a river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstronomyShed Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 You've definitely missed out on your true vocation as a tester for Tonka Mick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dex55 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Just bought a flight case from Maplins for my two (soon to be three) Televues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 S/H Aero 30mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Trial by fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 LOL I thought some bugger would have evidence Guilty as charged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Lol - no escaping that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It's amazing how much heat one of those tables gives off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 L.O.L that brings back memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Just picked up an iPad 2 and am playing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 We love our iPad 2. Hope you enjoy yours Craig. We got ours shortly after they came out and use it loads most days. Star Walk and Solar System and great apps. I'm just finishing reading the ebook version of Wonders of the Solar System on it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Di impressed me last night - she got her Ipad controlling the laptop - making remote telescope and camera control possible. All I need now is the observatory lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Just got a battery trickle charger (thanks Martyn), a red/white LED head torch (thanks Martyn), some socks (a gift, thanks Martyn!) and collected my 2" Revelation ED Barlow (thanks Rob!). Not bad for a night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dex55 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I bought a 17mm Nagler from Green Witch as the second hand one I was after did not materialise, A Maplins flight case and am going to order a 2" Powermate 2x tomorrow. That is it then until this time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Woohooo Dex - you're spoiling yourself lol. Nice pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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