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A 14mm Delos incoming, thanks to the lounge :) Managed to sell two BSTs in the space of 30 minutes and the Delos obtained a few days later. People don't hang about here do they ? :)
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Never tried a TV plossl as yet, not doubt lovely the only thing you'd be missing I suspect is the extra FOV. The 6mm Radian is super isn't it, got one too :) TBH honest had a generous offer of a 14mm Radian for rather a lot less and was strongly tempted, but since it is my birthday this month felt a bit of extra extravagance was in order with the Delos, I always wanted one anyway. Since both my 10mm Pentax and the delos are in the of 2 - 3 mm exit pupil sweet spot I like to use a lot...
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4 nights observing last week. Looks clear again. The nights may be short, but I love the mild temps and actually getting some observing done these days. :)
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A golden oldie tv radian 8mm arrived in post, to kepe my 6mm company. Came with box, eyeguard and all this time. Looks mint. Can't wait to give it a run.
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Righto, expensive month, The pentax XW 7mm was hard to resist, and one huge fridge freezer for the kitchen, that's it for this month.
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Gave a couple of my oldie 2nd hand eyepieces a bit of the Baader wonder fluid treatment, now the eye lenses look pristine again. Good stuff that is :D
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Orderd some of that Baader wonderfluid plus microfibre cloth, then forgot to order the lens pen. Should I get the pen as well ? Got an existing cleanign kit that worked well anyway, but thought to get the best. I Doubt a lens pen would even be able to touch the tiny lens on the Baader BGO 5mm anyway.
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I wouldn't bother, Alex. It's probably a unique experience but my own really made a mess of an old X-Cel EP. Better a pear shaped blower and a little liquid and gentle rub. Incidentally, I've had my own BGOs for a number of years now and they have never needed a clean. You eyelashes will do that very well :-)
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BGO orthos rock, Good conditions for moon and Jupiter tonight. Never sees as much detail on Jupiter bands in little 5 inch scope like the Heritage 130p as with the 5mm BGO Ortho. Happy man :D Less glass is more I say :)
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Finally, It was clear, got up around 4, good time to bag SN2014J in M82, near zenith. Good views. :)