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  1. Dewbuster arrived.  Now I just need the clouds to clear off so I can test it properly.

  2. Too tired!  Too much work!

  3. Waiting to try my NPB filter - what to see?

  4. What I meant to say was that the Baader Newtonian Focuser fits to the Lunt once you remove the base plate (I THINK!). The Baader focuser should be cheaper than the Moonlite. If you want to use the Moonlite focuser, you need the Moonlite Lunt flange. HTH Andrew
  5. Also I'm 99% certain that the Lunt flange is the same as the flange on the Baader Newtonian version (holding the focuser to the mounting plate) but I'd love someone to confirm that! Andrew
  6. Hi Paul, I bought the Moonlite from FLO. It wasn't on their website but they ordered it for me. The spec is: CS Orange Lunt flange 1.5" Dual rate Obviously you can have whichever colour you like (as long as you accept that orange is the best!). It was really easy to swap with the original! Andrew
  7. This my 60mm Lunt LS60THa-1200 with a Moonlite focuser on a Vixen Porta II. I use my TS 9mm planetary most of the time. Andrew
  8. Typically great service from FLO, who I've used a couple of times these past weeks. In the first instance Steve replied to my multiple questions even though it was an hour past their helpdesk closing time. In the second instance an excellent 11 minute wait for a reply from Martin. (By way of comparison, I've been waiting 3 days for a reply from Altair - I'll not hold my breath!) The live stock levels on their website are also really useful. Both orders were dispatched and received promptly. Andrew
  9. New toys arrived!  Tracer battery & dewshield.

  10. Thanks all, I may go for a Tracer battery in the future but initially I was looking for something that I can run of the mains. I don't have an observatory which was leading me away from the Maplins style PSUs towards something a bit easier to plug into an extension lead outside. Maybe the answer is just to go straight for a Tracer battery! Andrew
  11. Just on all the time at this size? Thanks, Andrew
  12. I'm going to buy a heated dew shield and controller for my new scope. Most likely an Astrozap Flexi-Heat. I am tempted by one of these controllers with temperature regulation. It's going to need a fair bit of current, which leads me to my question: What power supply to use? For my mount I use one of these Baader Outdoor Supplies. Would another be suitable for the dew heater? It's a switched power supply (I have a vague memory of switched-mode power supplies 20+ years ago at uni). Does this matter? What do others use to power their dew heaters? I don't have an observatory but I am observing from home. I'll look at batteries in the future. Many thanks, Andrew
  13. A brief first light with the CPC1100 last night and it's blooming marvelous!  Pay day will = dew protection.

    1. Chris

      Chris

      I take it you looked at Jupiter with it then? That would be very good once cooled :) 

    2. AWR

      AWR

      No!  We were dewed up before it cleared the trees.  I'm hoping for some clear weather this weekend.  I'm really looking forward to Jupiter.

    3. Chris

      Chris

      Fingers crossed for you :) I've had my best view ever with a C8 Edge HD, so I reckon if the seeing is good, and the scope cooled, you'll be in for a real treat :) 

      SCT's do seem to be quite 'seeing' dependant. When seeings good they are amazing and vise-versa. 

      I miss my C8 though! :) 

  14. TV Ethos 13mm bought!

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