Rob

I'm thinking about setting up a Website for a new South observing group? I thought 'South Astronomer Observing Group' was a good name for the group?. The website could have news, pictures and info on there for the meets etc. I think the email side could keep us all posted. etc. If you would like to join, please show your interest. Cheers Rob P.s this is a new suck it and see project.. no money involved

The lens cell is the same.. just different mechanics

Not imaged with the scope, visually its stunning for 6" scope.. I dont think it can be beat!

The tak mewlon was superb.. but at £700 just out of reach!!

Got an email offering me a Tak Mewlon 180mm, the person also wants my ED80 as a part ex!.. sounds interesting. Shall wait and see how much this deal will be. Rob

Well here we go again.. sold the Orion Optics SPX200 a few months ago.. what a mistake. So need more apature.. The little 150p is great scope, but need more apature. Rob

Thought I'd clean the kit bag out today.. so while all was out on the table thought it would be a good time to take a photo of my EP collection Moonfish 30mm UWA 2" EP - Space walk views, does pull stars on outer 30% in my f6, less in the f7 Sterling 25mm 55 degree - Nice contrast DSO EP (TV Plossl perfomance) Skywatcher 27mm 53 degree - Great contrast, and inky black background. Does pull stars on outer 20% SmartAstronomy 18mm & 12.5mm 53 degree LER. Nice on the eye, great colour correction in both scopes I have. A little soft at times on planets, this is down to seeing (a little sensitive) but its nothing that bothers me TBH. Super EPs for Lunar! Antares 7mm Ortho (Japan made). This is one sharp EP!.. fantastic in the f6 Orion Shorty Plus APO Barlow x 2 - Had this for years. Solid Barlow producing the best image performance for under £50!. Rob

This is worth a blog entry!!!.... buy them before the secret is out