Guest Kheldar Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 One 3" dew band returned to MA for a 4" : the ED80 needs the 4" band. The ST80 is fine with the 3" Steeltrack returned, Moonlite with hi res stepper motor ordered in its place Fully remote system is all in place now! I can slob in the living room, target, focus, image ...... who said this lark has to be done whilst freezing ones proverbials off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks to Martyns generosity, big ass Baz battery! So to go with it: Cheap ass battery box (as I won't mind drilling holes in it) Borrowed bits from work to make a cigar socket fly lead CTEK MXS 3.6 3.8A 12V Multi-Functional 4-Stage Car Battery Charger Ctek CTE-56380 Ctek Comfort Indicator Panel Adaptor (because it will look cool!) Edited April 19, 2012 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 and finally ...... (believe it or not the sell/buy setup reset is now complete and I'm skint again thanks to wife's car being crap!) Geoptik padded bags: Short refractor version Skywatcher mount version Counterweight version Tripod can kick around in the boot, I don't care too much about that Nice and orange too Withdrawal symptoms kicking in already .... must buy kit .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 A Skywatcher Electric Focuser, will mod it like instructions in Astronomy Shed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 A Skywatcher Electric Focuser, will mod it like instructions in Astronomy Shed!! What mod is that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 For fitting the focuser on the new SW Dual focuser on the 200PDS . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Ahhhh, thanks Ron. Don't apply to me then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Vixen Lanthanum LVW 13mm and 5 mm eyepieces plus a matching Vixen Deluxe 2x barlow. Was thinking of Pentax but went for Vixens in the end because I like em and my fav ep over the past 8 years has been a Vixen. The LVW has a nice comfy 20mm eye relief Looking forward to trying these on Saturn when this drought ends and it stops raining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) SW Nirvana 4mm UWAN from FLO got the 1.25 set now! TMB 5mm ep for sale? And a new pair of 8x43 bins for my holiday, my Zeiss bins are too heavy!! Edited May 2, 2012 by Ron Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Took the plunge and ordered my 10" Dobsonian arrived today ,suppose i'll just have to admire it now until the sky clears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Very nice Martin I have the 8 inch version. I took mine apart and flocked the entire OTA and added an orion RACI finder scope and lacerta 1:10 dual focuser. Nice scopes skywatchers. You get some great views with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 A Marcy cross trainer OK nothing to do with astronomy, but setting up a Tal 200K on a HEQ-5 requires me to keep fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) 4 x imagemate, should be good on planetary webcam images Edited May 6, 2012 by red dwalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Philips SPC880 flashed to 900 with IR Filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 you`ll have fun with that Felix, they can be very addictive to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Two ADM shoes for a dual bar, plus a car and a caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Not to mention a 60mm double stack! No wonder Santa's got a knackered back after he's been to your gaff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Lol I forgot the 60mm DS - coming this week hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgolder Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Lol kim u are funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Found a Vanguard tripod in a charity shop, excellent condition in carry bag, ideal for my 10x50 Binoculars, £6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Found a Vanguard tripod in a charity shop, excellent condition in carry bag, ideal for my 10x50 Binoculars, £6 I keep hoping to walk into a charity shop to find a pair of Ziess bins for a fiver. Not happened yet, but I,ll keep trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Well if anybody spots a Heq6 Pro or something similar for a fiver, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Not astronomy related but just ordered a GoPro HD Hero2 Motorsports Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigTfromNotts Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Picked up a head mounted LED torch from Asda for £4 including batteries. Need to get a red felt tip pen on it or some red cellophane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Canon 450D tonight might attempt the mod myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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