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  1. I'm considering using my scope for upside down birdwatching cos these clouds r goin nowhere....

    1. Earl

      Earl

      all you need is a 45 degree diagonal to make it rightway round i think :)

    2. nephilim

      nephilim

      haha, your not wrong there although upside down will be a bit more interesting.lol.

    3. crashtestdummy

      crashtestdummy

      you need a goto tracking system ;)

  2. Picked up the 200p/EQ5!! VERY happy.......Clouds came with it im afaid.....

  3. Off to pick up the new scope in an hour :o)

    1. K3ny0n

      K3ny0n

      Did you get a 200P? Hopefully my new ST80 will arrive from FLO today. Guiding at last!

    2. nephilim

      nephilim

      Nice one mate, yep, just got back with it now & in the process of setting it up now (pics will follow shortly) 200p/EQ5 with RA & DEC motor, bahtinov mask & upgraded alt bolts £400, mint condition. :)

  4. 2hrs of crystal clear observing m42,m45,,m31 & Jupiter...Perfect!!

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    2. crashtestdummy

      crashtestdummy

      was great while it lasted.if i had another 5 minutes i would have bagged another messier but ive got plenty of years left and i doubt any of them will fade in my lifetime

    3. crashtestdummy

      crashtestdummy

      was great while it lasted.if i had another 5 minutes i would have bagged another messier but ive got plenty of years left and i doubt any of them will fade in my lifetime

    4. perks2008

      perks2008

      I've got a skyliner 2oop do u know if I can see nebulae dust cloud or do I need filters or a dslr camera sorry 4 being a pain I'm new 2 astronomy

  5. Looking really good for the next few nights and REALLY cold.......

    1. toilandtrouble123

      toilandtrouble123

      I'll be out with the dslr tonight if the clouds hold off x

    2. nephilim

      nephilim

      I'll be out after work if its clear. I see your getting ur new scope soon....Nice, I'm getting mine Friday & feel like a kid at xmas haha :o)

  6. Will be the proud owner of a Skywatcher 200p/EQ5 on Friday, getting rather excited!!

    1. rory

      rory

      congrats,new or s/h ?

    2. nephilim

      nephilim

      Thank, s/h barely used with dual axis motors & atermarket lat bolts fitted £400

  7. UHC filter arrived from FLO to join my EP's in a box 4 the forseeable future.

    1. crashtestdummy

      crashtestdummy

      Ditto to that-hopefully some clear skies soon

  8. My long awaited Telrad has arrived, apologies in advance for the month of cloud to follow!!

  9. X-Box cam modded moment of truth in 20mins!!

  10. Starting my X-Box cam mod........

  11. Poxy clouds 4cast for 4ever.....Moving to the moon!!!

    1. scoobee

      scoobee

      can i join you

    2. nephilim

      nephilim

      Cerainly, get a few of us together n we can scrape together a few quid 4 a virgin flight up there

  12. Four hours of crystal clear skies last night......Heaven!!

  13. 24% chance of cloud 9-12pm!!...........Hmmmm, believe THAT when I see it!!

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