AlexB67
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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. :)
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scoping out some small clusters around cassiopiea, then dew. Some marvelous views of the dragonfly, but also sailboat, and some smaller NGCs and Caldwells, heaven for the rigel circles to find stuff :D
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A small break in clouds for a few hours this evening ... allegedly. Two new toys to try, surely cannot be ? I live in hope :)
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What's new this month ? One 68 degrees 20mm maxvision at a bargain 60 quid, plus a UHC ordered, plenty to keep me busy :)
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Suddenly clear skies here, righto .. I am out with scope :)
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Righto. Ordering a 1.25 inc UHC for the Heritage, and for the time being can be used in the 10 inch too. That's me done for a while now. Start saving again for the ep wear. < 6 weeks, ~ £ 600 gone. Darn, this hobby sucks ..... money :D
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Only ordered a Rigel reflex from FLO yesterday lunchtime, it was here this morning using the standard delivery option. Now that is fast. Is that even possible ?? I guess it must be :D
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This new 250 flex rocks. it has been the first time in weeks with even a half decent sky. A few clouds appearing though. A quick brew and see if there is more to come. :)
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First time buying big item from FLO, cracking service. Quick dispatch and excellent communication throughout, nice :).
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Righto. A 10 inch flextube DOB ordered from FLO. I look forward to it arriving. Seeing skies have been so bad here lately, I have a funny feeling it wil clear up later in the week to test it out. :)
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Right, holiday was somewhat cheaper than expected, now I have £ 500 left. I think you know what that is going to buy in th next few weeks :D
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I hate packing for holiday :(, bags packed for tomorrow with scope :), just incase of a cloud brake next week. Anything I should bring I may forget ? please do say :)
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Not sure what to buy after UHC, BST 12 or 5 is kinda tempting. The latter for Jupiter based on my experience with the 8mm I think the 5mm woud give a nice mag I woudl use on planets a lot ( without barlow mostly ) . I am not one for ultra high mag on planets anyway in my scope. 6mm already works quite well though, but that could go.
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Not sure what to buy after UHC, BST 12 or 5 is kinda tempting. The latter for Jupiter based on my experience with the 8mm I think the 5mm woud give a nice mag I woudl use on planets a lot ( without barlow mostly ) . I am not one for ultra high mag on planets anyway in my scope. 6mm alreayd works quite well though, but that could go.
