I still like the look of the Tod pier though, perhaps I’ll get both. 🙂
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Last weekend I got the idea into my head that a more permanent setup would allow me to resurrect my interest in EAA. Eventually I realised that I didn’t have room in my garden for a useable observatory, so I started to look at options for outdoor semi-permanent piers. After looking at £500 steel options I came across the DIY “Tod” pier, as championed by @Peter Drew, which utilises two hollow concrete blocks - an excellent invention! Excited at the design, I spent the weekend looking at what else I would need, and after going down numerous rabbit holes, I came across the ASI AIR hub, a truly amazing piece of kit. Looking at the functionality it seemed to me that it makes setup and operation so easy, I wouldn’t need a permanent setup after all! So over the course of the weekend, I went from planning a full observatory to only needing an ASI AIR!
I still like the look of the Tod pier though, perhaps I’ll get both. 🙂
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The 102ED-R set up and ready for action tonight. Sadly I’d forgotten I needed to get up early and hence an early night was required, so down it all came!
Might try some binocular action before bed.
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A mini star party with my son tonight. He seemed to enjoy viewing the moon through my little 66mm refractor. 😊
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My neighbours moved out the day before yesterday. Great, I thought, I might get some darkness before the next neighbours move in. Unfortunately they have left their bathroom light on! Typical. I have no idea when the new neighbours are moving in. 😩
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