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I will Imad I just have one small issue with the calibration and I have just realised is my fault.

It puts the object bang in the middle of the FOV so I am quite impressed

I didn't read the manual properly so I need to try again when it is clear tomorrow.

You read the manuals..?!!!! Impressive!

Exactly, I didn't read it properly and that's the problem. silly me

Will this be your first outing with the Dob ?

I never saw Andromeda as vivid - I managed to spot its two other satellite galaxies.

That's a great sign of things to come then Imad :)

Just have a look under the mirror the collimation knobs will have the springs

Oh, thanks! I was wondering about that actually..managed to get the collimation perfect without knowing which one is which :)

I guess it's quite expensive to create something where no wavelengths are emitted or absorbed ;-))) Also you're paying for cool factor. I mean, I don't know about you but Yoga on a tickle me pink mat just don't seem right :-)

I don't do Yoga...I'm just interested in the light absorbing capabilities of ''cool'' black mats :)

They must know we use them for dew shields...

You're in good company - I just heard that the BBC have recommissioned The Sky at Night slot, replacing it with "Pimp My Scope" with Chris Lintott and Frankie Boyle.

Lol

Excellent news young Imad - tinker away

Gosh, everything about the dob is about tinkering..it's an invitation for messing about :D

looking forward to your First light Imad :). my BCO 18 should be waiting me home tonight too :)

Just hoping that we get the same night after getting your storm...

Most of my targets where at the zenith or around it, I had to crouch to see through the finder...hence the contortionist act.

I now fully extend my tripod so I don't have to bend down so much and I have a step to stand on should the required object be near the horizon.

Imad, you will soon be part of the Dob Mob :D.

Sure thing. Dob mob, and yet still affiliated with the frac pack! :)

I'm also excited for you you exited for me :D :D

LOL - there's nothing wrong to be excited for other people's scopes...I do that...quite a lot. :) It's the joy of seeing the mail man...not the one who wants to charge you £30 import tax.. :D

Cheeky blighters aren't they !!!

LOL..they are.

Great minds think alike :)

Or chew alike..

I prefer think :)

What's the rush, hang on to it until you do..

It'll probably come handy when I get a Dob