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Mike73

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  1. Bought an XW5 to go with the XW7 and XW10!

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      Mike73

      Which FL Morpheus Michael? I'm going to be letting go of the 6mm/9mm and 14mm.

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  2. Bought an XW5 to go with the XW7 and XW10!

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      Mike73

      Buying XW's must be in fashion this week, I've just bought a 5mmXW and doing my best to resist a 7mm!

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  3. Unexpected bonus imaging session tonight. :)

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      Mike73

      We've been really lucky down this way for clear skies recently. 3-4 clear nights every week for the last month. :)

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  4. Been out buying winter observing gear.

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Money well spent I reckon. I'm the same even this time of year I wear full on winter kit. Better too hot than cold and being uncomfortable!

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  5. Good news: Lumicon UHC incoming Yay! Bad news: I also need a 2" Hb...

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      Mike73

      Yes it was the very first decent filter I got, long gone now but was very good. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it Gerry. :)

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  6. Good news: Lumicon UHC incoming Yay! Bad news: I also need a 2" Hb...

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Sounds good Gerry. I'm waiting for my 2" DGM NPB to arrive, very excited about that! :)

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  7. the aurora rocks!

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      Mike73

      I've never seen it but its on my bucket list. :)

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  8. deposit paid. 16" sumerian alkaid!

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Are you getting the FT and SIPS delivered to him to fit or putting it on yourself? Doesn't take long for the FT + SIPS to come from the States anyway.

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  9. deposit paid. 16" sumerian alkaid!

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      Mike73

      Happy days! So will you get it in time for Dobfest??

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  10. Well,thats my 14" mirror off to OOptics for test...Holding my breath now until tuesday when i will be calling up for results.

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Will be interesting to hear what the results are. Why did you want it tested?

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  11. dark sky outings tonight :)

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      Mike73

      Have a good one Dan, going anywhere new?

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  12. West Cornwall for some dark skies tonight....Proper job!!

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      A good night was had Gerry, I was a little rusty after the summer break but it was great to be out again. :)

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  13. trip out tonight to the forest :)

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      Mike73

      Clear here again but got things to do :( Have a good one Dan.

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  14. Lovely deep blue transparent skies here at the moment, couple hours at the dark site before the moon gets up tonight I think. :)

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Clouded over soon after I got set up James!

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  15. Lovely deep blue transparent skies here at the moment, couple hours at the dark site before the moon gets up tonight I think. :)

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      Mike73

      Gonna take the 10" for its first time under dark skies. :)

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  16. Going to take some time off of the Gazers lounge. I've realised that I spend more time typing than staring. See you all in the Autumn, when hopefully I might have some actual astronomical input to offer. Best wishes, and clear skies. xx mace.

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Take it easy Mace and when you come back don't forget your sketching pencils ;)

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  17. Am shattered 02:15 what a great summer nights view ing

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      These summer observing session wipe me out but glad you had a good one Pat.

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  18. Received my copy the Deep Sky Companions - The Messier Objects (new 2nd edition) . I plan to revisit as many as poss of the M's with the Dob

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      Two great books there Kerry, The Messier Objects is O'Meara's best I think.

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  19. back in training while the late nights are here :)

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      Mike73

      Me too Dan, don't do any running but back on the Stronglifts 5x5 :)

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  20. leica zom has shipped...:)

  21. sips risers are nearly here, should have them in the morning

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      Mike73

      I'm going to be 3 miles off the Cornish coast when my FT + sips get delivered!! Don't think I'm ever going to get my hands on it!! :(

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  22. Zoom Zoom Zoom!

    1. Mike73

      Mike73

      That was exactly my thinking Gerry, match the Sb/exit pupil/mag......I'II send you a PM ;)

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  23. DOBFEST ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Mike73

      Count me in. Trial run at Elan maybe??

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  24. Just fitted Nexus to my Sumerian, clear skies and a test drive tomorrow night (hopefully!).

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