Pig

Not too sure... probably the Lunt 1.25 with built in NDF as it will fit into both scopes ? But if I get a 2" SCT cliclock this may change to a 2" wedge ?

54 minutes ago, Stu said:

I'm thinking you need another Quark Shaun  

I am thinking of another Herschel wedge Stu, well more than thinking I will get one very soon ?

Dual mount solar set up - Full disc WO66SD & Starwave 110mm for close ups with the Quark.

This looks great, can anyone tell me how it is affected by vibrations, I have found other side mounted setups to be a tad annoying at the slightest of touches.

That's brilliant Derek, it's also quite reassuring news for anyone thinking of getting a new one ?

That's great news Derek and you haven't missed any sunshine ?

4 hours ago, admin said:

Pig, Louis D, no supplier bashing please! 

My apologies, that was not my intention.... just an exceptionally bad experience that is difficult to forgive.

They will take some beating John, quality will always hold its value because the characteristics that make it quality are built in. I had a very bad experience with Lord Voldermort Ludes and personally I wouldn't take their kit if I was paid to use it ? Regardless of their standing.

I am sure there is a connection with Lunt & ES, during my visits to various astronomy shows I've noticed one of the guys behind both stalls has been the same guy. I once asked him, when I was looking at the big ES Dob on one stall and then the Lunt stall about half an hour later, if they were the same company and his response was just a big cheesy grin,

I am sure he just changes his T-Shirt from an ES to Lunt !! It reminded me of the Tommy Cooper hat routine ? 

I also agree with Calvin about the trainers ? Pikey feet.

1 hour ago, faulksy said:

and mirror case finished

The reflection sure does look like the cover of the Oxford double star atlas....nice one Mick ?

That's great news Deere, I hope it all happens in a timely manner and you don't miss to much observing  time ?

Derek,
Here is mine

I think its Brendan's Gerry  !!

7 minutes ago, Chris Lock said:

Well I do have a pretty good grip so maybe I'm also made by Baader 

I saw what you did there Chris

Why does Chris Lock always pop into my thoughts when the topic of click locks comes up

Its a pity you have to purchase the whole diagonal

I do want a click lock as it goes  having used one on the SCT they are pretty useful.

Nice one John... I also think ease / portability is key

I can see Venus and some clouds, hopefully I will get a peak. I also want to experiment with the refractor and the spectroscopy grating.

LoL .... they do grab every last photon and pull the stars in  

Here is my latest offering ....thanks to the Dr

All 4 of the big Dobs I have seen are great looking and great performers .... I am not so sure if their owners have these same attributes though

Hiya Jen,
It is not a scope I have come across before and until you try it out you will not really know.....  You have taken the sensible route without spending a fortune before you know if stargazing is for you. Please let us all know how you get on with it

Very nice set up most beautiful.

Very nice indeed Mike....