Brantuk Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Will do Rob - the LB has a very reasonable focuser - I'm sure it'll handle the grenade no probs - if it doesn't I'll just get a Moonlight or F/T or something. The main prob is gonna be counterbalancing the tube for large eyepieces - it's about time I solved that one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Pillar mount from Pete (Tweedledee) Thanks again Pete, sturdy as you like and just the ticket for the Mak 127 Untitled by Gattouomo161, on Flickr Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looks like that pillar was standard issue with your Mak This is an excellent book ... BAZ and catman161 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayB Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 oh no!!!! this is a very dangerous thread for me........lots of stuff that I didn't realize I needed...... Blazewear x5 insoles ordered...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Time to start fresh... Skywatcher star adventurer ordered, should make me get out a bit more, especially in the garden, easier to setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Bespoke Skywatcher autofocuser adapter made by Graham for my starlight focuser. Soon will be able to be back up and running and hopefully get some images of Jupiter [emoji1303]. Thanks again Graham BAZ and red dwalf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 A book - Astronomical Sketching - a step by step introduction - Patrick Moore's practical series. i am going to have a bash at this - following Docs inspiration and a nudge fromTweedledee, ? Jusst need the tools now! Drawing pad, Pencils rubbers etc... ? catman161, +TasKiNG and Tweedledee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 It is a very comprehensive book Steve, and by complete coincidence I've been studying it today whilst chilling out at Thoresby Hall Spa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Here's probably the most boring book in the world, but I just had to have it . I like the last paragraph on the back cover ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Well, following up on the book above, I have ordered some basic drawing materials to kick off an attempt at Astro sketching! ? Dont hold your breath for a sketch yet ...! ☺️ +Streetbob and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 10 hours ago, Smithysteve said: Well, following up on the book above, I have ordered some basic drawing materials to kick off an attempt at Astro sketching! ? Dont hold your breath for a sketch yet ...! ☺️ I got myself a similar set of drawing tools several weeks ago and have actually been practicing - sat on the sofa trying to copy from a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Quite right Pete, ? it's just the same as practising setting up your scope etc during the day so you are in with a chance of getting it right in the dark! The moon is an obvious first target, it has loads of details and it appears on a regular basis! i was studying the moon the other day and the area I was looking at closely, (for about an hour), I can still picture in my mind - sketching will help me to recognise and remember these features better, and develop my ability to 'see' better too. ? Also, moon maps, virtual or hard copy don't seem to show the huge amount of relief or contrast shown around the terminator very well. That's what I hope to capture. ? i am really looking forward to practising and doing it for real. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Steve and Pete I'm really looking forward to seeing what you can do. I haven't done ant for ages as well so might start again one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Well Mick, cheers for that! I am looking forward to having a go ? It was your inspirational sketches that ignited the idea in the first place, I doubt I would have thought about doing it otherwise...? I get a lot of pleasure from just looking at things. I am a photon nut! ? This way I get to really look at stuff and sketch it too. I am sure it will be therapeutic as well. ? I cannot be bothered to photograph stuff at this time, though I have the gear... I hope you start up again when you get the itch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 As per Steve above, I was inspired by your sketching Mick. Especially your older sketches of DSO's through your 16" as well as your newer stuff. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It's really kind of you to say that I was your inspiration. I used the paint by numbers method as all my scopes have been non tracking and it's very hard to spend ages sketching and nudging the scope at the same time. I had a scale in my head where #1 was white and #10 was black and anything between was a shade of grey. I used to draw the outline of the object and then add areas of light or dark and add a number from #1 to #10. Make sure you add all the detail you can see. Then the next day I could colour it in. Smithysteve and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Good idea your paint by numbers Mick, but it still needs a lot of talent to turn out superb sketches like yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Know thy enemy. Thought this book would come in useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 C'mon Doug, get that image link sorted. I like books and I'm intrigued to see what you've bought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Click on the little white tiny square below the link box. Doug, we need to have a chat mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Sorry Guys is this working now? Typical I wake up this morning not a cloud in the sky. Doh! Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Maybe we should all take an interest in clouds Doug, we probably would not see any more after that ⛈??⛅️ +Streetbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ooh-credit cards are annoying! Just bought one of these after reading/watching some very positive reviews..... http://www.qhyccd.com/PoleMaster.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Allan the plumber has bought one of these a few weeks ago, he swears by it. catman161 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Allan the plumber has bought one of these a few weeks ago, he swears by it. From the reviews I've read and the YouTube vids I've seen of it in action it looks fantastic. Was a real impulse buy after watching the videos. It's something I have always struggled with PA and getting it really accurate so I have high hopes for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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