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DirkSteele

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  1. weaverbird

    hi guys am so new into this but i think i have just wasted a lot of think thinking instead of acting,well i want in because i just love it up there "space" and i want to see it with my own eyes.So as a beginner what telescope should buy myself for my birthday this month.my birthday is on 28 July.Something not very expensive but a nice one. well been looking on internet an i found these two very exciting ,1.gskyer 70 mm aperture 400 mm 2.eaeacon.thumb.jpg.f1a95b14abf76418a28bc4ce740c6e4d.jpgcon 80 mm aperture 6

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    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      May I ask what your budget is for your birthday telescope? Then hopefully I can make a recommendation or two.

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  2. DirkSteele

    Michael Collins followed me on  Instagram last night.  Cannot think of many social media followers I would rather  have.

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      The lunar orbiter pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

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  3. DirkSteele

    My latest review for Astronomy Now is the Bresser Messier MC-152 Maksutov, which is the Jan 2019 issue, hitting newsstands today.

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      Pleased to see I made the cover again as well.

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  4. DirkSteele

    Agreed to take a new scope and mount for review for Astronomy Now. Will be my 3rd equipment review for the mag. Look forward to putting it through its paces.

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      Already know. It is a Maksutov and a Goto GEM. Should be interesting to compare to some of my refractors, once fully cooled of course.

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  5. DirkSteele

    My new APM LZOS 130 f/9 has arrived!  Looks great.  It has arrived one day before the forecast thunderstorms so no blaming me! ?

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      At the moment, my Tele Optic Ercole.  I might also see what happens with my iOptron Az Pro, but it might be a bit long for that.

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  6. DirkSteele

    My next equipment review for Astronomy Now is in the June issue which I believe hits newsstands at the end of the week. Means my mother will be buying another issue! :icon_biggrin:...And I am not joking. She will buy it. 

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      My review actually made the cover. Certainly a nice surprise.

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  7. Woolnut

    Has anyone ever had any trouble getting contact with Tring Astro via Email? Sent them a mail on Friday and haven't heard anything yet...

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      Also if they have gone travelling for the weekend, that might explain the delay.  They have always got back to me so I am sure they will answer shortly.

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  8. DirkSteele

    Do I need another Delos EP while there is a 15% sale? I could have my arm twisted.

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      Seems like there is a consensus view. Guess I am visiting a telescope shop on Saturday :-)

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  9. Obi Wan Ken00bi

    Hmmzz emailed FLO 4 (!!) times this week, no response. Thats weird right?

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      I think they were also having some spam email issues which might help explain the delay

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  10. Ganymede12

    For all we know, Betelgeuse could have blown and we just haven't realized yet!

    1. DirkSteele

      DirkSteele

      And your great, great, great, great, great, great, gret grandchildren would get to witness the spectacle. ;-)

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