wookie1965

Sorted now thank you 

Vixen 102M, UHC filter various eyepieces, Herschel wedge and a S21 

I must be in the wrong place as I am getting this. 

Does anyone know if you can search for SAO numbers in Sky Safari please.

As a lot of people know I like double stars and I prefer to use the SAO catalog, I have just got a bluetooth dongle which makes using my phone and Sky Safari much easier to use.

Cheers

Paul

29 minutes ago, Second Time Around said:

Foam of whatever type is still less versatile than padded dividers though.

True and I was going to write that. Yes once you have cut out for whatever you put in you can't change it unless you buy more foam. 

4 hours ago, Second Time Around said:

Can I ask why nearly everyone uses plucked foam cases? Is it just the look?

Instead I use a case with moveable padded dividers.  I prefer it as it's so much more flexible.  I can change the configuration accordingly to what I'm taking with me.  It also quickly and easily deals with new eyepieces etc.

I've never found any of the contents ever get damaged.  Neither it seems do photographers who've been using them for ages.

 

I dont use plucked foam I have Shadow Foam much better.

Bought some more shadow foam to fit my case as my collection has grown. 

A warm welcome to SGL 

7 minutes ago, Dave scutt said:

Hi Paul I don't think it's a good idea to advertise your address.

Dave 

Sorted thanks

This was recommended to me from a friend £25 not a bad bay bargain. 

1 hour ago, Alan White said:

Postie yesterday, but opened today while sat in the caravan, as away.

A used very fine book from @Stridor, the inner wrapping paper packaging made me laugh, told the Mrs it was a present.

 

I hope it will fire me up to widen my double star observing and more than the obvious few.

 

I was looking at that as I am a big double star fan 

FLO done it again only paid for this yesterday afternoon just come now less than 24hrs later. 

11 hours ago, Naughty Neal said:

Are you straight thru viewing or diagonal ?

Diagonal 

10 hours ago, bosun21 said:

I take it you are talking about spacers between the objective lenses. If you have the original doublet lenses but no longer have the original spacers you are going to have to fabricate them yourself. Are you sure that the bottom lens is seating correctly in the cell.

 

 

Everything is seated correctly I think I have sorted the focus problem it was this https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-125-t2-helical-focuser.html?_gl=1*1nlolfr*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwoJa2BhBPEiwA0l0ImA3CpiujMyKgx5DfHxPRCmgTsZRgjBtTc8dwmgnZ0G9K925P88iqQhoC_XIQAvD_BwE  I must have turned it around without noticing when I have been positioning so it was easier to view through. I screwed it back down and tried it yesterday between clouds and got to a 8mm with at least 5/6mm infocus left. 

Still want to find best thing for the spacers I have used tinfoil folded in half then flattened but I would like something to stick in place.

Thank you for your reply's.

wow

Must be someone who knows about spacers I have been told cut half an inch off the focuser end but that seems brutal to me.

Cloud and rain here fantastic captures.

Some people might know about the problem I had with cleaning the glass on this when it got stuck and a few chips came off.  Well I was advised to put tape over them or paint I went with tape. 

Linton (Iguise) sent me a couple  of doublets one set was really good when I cleaned them, now the problem I could not use anything higher than a 18mm as I did not have enough in focus  Tried a 15mm no infocus at all so yesterday I put the original doublet back in  had to make two spacers which have moved when I tightened up the retaining ring I think.

Just had it out now and  the same thing not enough in focus, can anyone advise what to do and any ideas for spacers I can stick in place please.

Paul 

Has anyone got one of these and if so is it easy to set up and integrates with Sky Safari seamlessly.

 https://astro-gadget.net/gadgets/bluetooth-adapters/scanbt

I bought a piece of Shadow foam then put my eyepieces in standing up not lay down  I have my filters in as well. Off the top of my head I have 15 eyepieces in, A set of coloured filters, a UHC a Oiii, Moon and light pollution filter in and its the standard flight case. I will dig out a picture later.

That first picture does look like aurora 

Clouded over at 11.45pm here didn't see one meteor, 

Going to try tonight forecast is clear unless it changes. 

Tal 100rs with 25mm,18mm and 12mm BST'S, Oiii filter S21 and a herschel wedge. 

Tried sketching again. 

Well I have emailed them see what happens. 

Full cloud here no chance get a shot. 

Great photos. 

1 hour ago, Mr Spock said:

Here's what the security light does. If I were the neighbours opposite I'd be complaining about it illuminating bedrooms like a searchlight.

The light in my garden is from the living room light...

I could live with that if it was the same. I have just sent the council another complaint so see what happens.