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Rob

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  1. Upgrade 2022!. (Or as I call it) Next - Rig one. Heq5 skyscan upgrade with Wi-Fi adapter from FLO. Shall fit today. Finally dragging the old Heq5 into the 21st Century.. Fun, and a learning curve ahead with this Rob
  2. Pushed the button on a Asterion Pro upgrade for my EQ5 from FLO!. I have to say it’s quality made.. there’s a new revision with the control/computer. WiFi now built in with an on off switch and USB port for PC/Laptop. Fitting was a breeze.. with control from my IPhone. very smooth being belt driven Rob
  3. To be fair. I have a few going up for sale shortly... I went through a 'purchase a number in the same focal length' moment!. All great quality, but need the funds else where now. Problem is as life, and my Astro life progresses I just seem to buy expensive stuff! Fun though. And on the flip side it means someone behind me will grab a nice item at a good price. Rob
  4. Hi All, I'm looking for a electronic focusing unit to fit to my Bresser 127L with Hex Focuser.. is there one?. Any help or guidance on this would be great. Thanks Rob
  5. Hey Russ, hope your good!. Thanks. Thought it maybe a push for them. Its interesting as Bresser offer their goto for the Exos 2 /EQ5 with a 8 d-cell battery pack?! Cheers Rob
  6. Hi All, Been thinking about a goto upgrade for either my EQ5 or HEQ5 (yes me.. mr non goto!). More likely my EQ5. Can I use the current 12v 8 D-cell battery pack to power this?. Thanks Rob
  7. Second hand. New to me.. although it is pristine condition 5mm Vixen LVW5... super pleased.
  8. They are great scopes. I had a white & black edition. Really nice views, and often favored the grab n go SD66 than dragging out the big guns!. I then jumped from the 66ED to a Starwave ED70, and now a Revelation ED80. They are incredible performers I have to say. I think I liked the 66SD over my ED80 (FPL53 v FPL51)... But there's always time to maybe change that! Have fun. And push that thing, you will be surprised! Rob
  9. Nice work for those that managed it... the cloud is just thin enough for a disc here now.. typically over when visible!
  10. Also forgot to post that in addition to getting the ADM upgrade for HEQ5. I also bought 2 x Stella Mira Dovetail bars from FLO. Really nice vixen dovetail bars (note I bought these before purchasing the dual ADM saddle). In fairness I don't think I need to upgrade to Losmandy bars just yet
  11. New case with pick foam to house my UWA & SWA collection
  12. From FLO. My new ADM saddle & puck for my HEQ5. Talk about beefy... looks great. I shall fit it at the weekend
  13. Delivered Saturday. Read for the Bresser!
  14. Low power eyepiece and sweep the milky way is also a nice thing to do on T-shirt observing nights in summer. Mornings are good because of steady seeing also.
  15. Just received a really nice condition Maxvision 68 degree 28mm 2" to complete my UWA/SWA eyepiece collection. with thanks to @Stargazer McCabe for this.
  16. Many thanks for the replies. shall take a look.
  17. Took delivery from the postie of my long waited (10 years to find) Meade 5000 SWA 40mm. With thanks to @coliea its a beautie!. Thanks ... Very happy. The quest continues for the remainder to be found.
  18. Hi All, I'm looking for a flight style case with pick foam for my EP's. Can you advise one to go for. This will be for my SWA/UWA ep's, so large, but not massive. Thanks
  19. Nice!. I bought the 10mm Celestron Luminos a few weeks back... really like it. Now thinking about the 31mm to join my SWA/UWA group
  20. From Aunty FLO this week!. Very happy with this. Super bright in the scopes. Also picked up a Baader clicklock for the Bresser Hexfocuser which is a fantastic upgrade!.
  21. Sure hope this thread helps others also. Its also interesting the backlash may not be apparent until a long tube or heavy scope is mounted like I have here. This will help tremendously with stability (as I'm a non/light imager). Rob
  22. Very good video, thank you.
  23. Thanks guys. Yes I have Astro Baby’s instructions to hand ( used to be a regular round here ) . Appreciate the comments Rob
  24. All, looking for some help/guidance with regards to some play I have in my old HEQ5 Dec axis. Basically I’ve found that while the tube is mounted and locked you can rock it back and forth.. only a small amount, but it’s enough to annoy as I’m sure this is not helping with stability as my tube is 1.2m long!. I’m thinking maybe strip it down?. Or is something required to just be tightened up?.
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