Jump to content

SkySurveyBanner.jpg.21855908fce40597655603b6c9af720d.jpg

JohnC64

Members
  • Posts

    927
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by JohnC64

  1. Hi Oli - Welcome to SGL 🙂
  2. Great result - especially using your guide cam. Look forward to seeing your images when you get your new camera John
  3. I used these M12 chembolt sleeves to fix my pier in. You just drill the concrete and fix them in with chemboltx adhesive and then when its try you just bolt down into them. If you need to remove your pier, it doesn't leave anything protruding from the ground. http://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/ProductGrp/Chemfix-chembolts-tarmac-asphalt-anchor-sleeves My pier is fixed to 80cm x 60cm x 80cm concrete block, but i live out n the fens and the ground is 'mobile'. Cheers John
  4. Big Smile on face :-)
     

    Screen Shot 2016-08-29 at 23.36.03.png

  5. Hi Scorpious, I really like the boarding that you have put on the side. That must have taken some painting!! (Willow green is definitely the colour of choice for the discerning observatory builder ) Wow - Just looked at your roll off wheels. They look incredibly solid and well built. I'm sure that they will be able take whatever weight that you put on top of them. In the coming week I'm hoping to build the door on my obsy and finally get a sealed structure. I hope that you have more luck with the weather to get your roof on. Best regards John
  6. Hi Scorpius, My vTracks came in 9ft lengths. I just screwed them down end on and there isn't a noticeable transition between the pieces when i move the roof. The Trick that I picked up on here was to screw one end down and then move the roof over them to get them to self align. "Wow" is all i can say is about your build. you are doing a stunning job on putting your observatory together. It looks a lot better than some house builds that i have seen!! Cheers John
  7. Hi Scorpius, Thats looking very nice and very solid looking too. Cheers John
  8. Just set up the scope and mount - Not used my kit since Jan!!!!! Nice night tonight though:-)

  9. OK Where did those clouds come from?????

    1. PhotoGav

      PhotoGav

      People purchasing new kit... I think we should have a ban on buying for a while...

  10. Clear night tonight - first in ages. Milky way - nice and clear :-) M33 here I come

    1. JohnC64

      JohnC64

      just done the little dipper sky test and can see all the main stars and the mag 5.5 with averted vision. :-)

    2. baggywrinkle

      baggywrinkle

      Likewise, and that is even with LP on the edge of Ely where I live

  11. Works like a charm. Had the demo from Grant at the I.A.S and have been having a look every day since then and it appears to be pretty darned accurate for me. Suggestions: As well as the "clear clouds" button in the April 1st 2015 update - could we have a "Turn moon off" button too. Would have come in handy last night John
  12. The best M31 I have EVER seen!!!!!!!! Stunningly impressive piece of work. John
  13. If you are looking for something of an exact size, then take a look at laser master ( http://www.lasermaster.co.uk/metal-laser-cutting ) If you select washer in the cutting type, and specify a inner and outer diameter, it will give you an instant price. I have used them for small custom aluminium washers in the past. They take a while to come - guess it depends on what material and thickness they are cutting on the day to make a batch job up. They custom cut mild steel up to 15mm thick and stainless 304 up to 10mm. It will cost a little more than a disk brake - but you can get exactly the size you want. Hope this helps John
  14. JohnC64

    HeartSoul

    From the album: My Images

  15. JohnC64

    leo cropped

    From the album: My Images

  16. JohnC64

    m106

    From the album: My Images

  17. JohnC64

    m51 processed

    From the album: My Images

  18. JohnC64

    flame

    From the album: My Images

  19. JohnC64

    M81 M82

    From the album: My Images

  20. JohnC64

    M42

    From the album: My Images

  21. JohnC64

    M31

    From the album: My Images

  22. JohnC64

    Moon small

    From the album: My Images

  23. JohnC64

    M45 2

    From the album: My Images

  24. JohnC64

    M27

    From the album: My Images

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.