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  1. jetstream
    Thanks Piero, I knew you would come through with the info.
  2. jetstream
    Thanks Mike, I lucked out as I don't have to remove the locking knob, any idea what size those grub screws are for reference?
  3. jetstream
    I just saw them on top of the TSA120 focuser, there are 3 grub screws with glue over them. I need an explanation as I'm a bit daft... the brass box holding the pinion shaft in place- is that its primary function or does it also provide tension or reduced backlash or something? Are those grub screws on the top the primary tension adjustment? I'll wear mate mine in to see how it is before touching the focuser.
  4. jetstream
    Do you have a picture of these Mike?
  5. jetstream

    17mm HW Nikon + 3.4mm HR Vixen ordered...

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      Hey what happened to you thumb ?

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      lol!

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      Eyepieces shipped!

  6. jetstream

    The AZEQ6 should be here next week, with the Tak clamshell dovetail.

    I'm on a first light countdown lol!

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      I was talking about some former threads(not yours) about using tube rings as well as the Tak clamp just for added security ?

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      :laugh:

      I wonder if primaluce can help me out!!

      You are sharp as ever my friend!

    4. Pig

      Pig

      You got it ?

  7. jetstream
    I have a clamshell for the 120mm Tak and it looks robust. The Losmandy dovetail by Farpoint has a recess for the boss on the bottom of the holder providing good security. I'm not so sure I would use a bar without this recess, just me.
  8. jetstream

    TSA120 is within 25miles now...:icon_biggrin:

    1. Stu

      Stu

      How long for the last little bit though Gerry? You can almost touch it now!!

    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      lol!

      I'm going to go get it in an hour....

    3. Stu

      Stu

      Crikey, now that IS exciting :)

  9. jetstream

    TSA120 in Ontario now...:icon_biggrin:

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      When are you expecting delivery Gerry?

       

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      Who knows... the way shipping is here it could be a while. The tracking goes "blind" in many places, including right now. Apparently it left Toronto, thats all I know lol!

    4. dweller25

      dweller25

      I am looking forward to hearing about your first light - I have never owned a Tak 120 triplet but I expect it to be very very good.......

  10. jetstream

    TSA120 is being prepared for shipping...

    1. Pig

      Pig

      Nice one Gerry..... second time lucky ? 

    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      Must be my Irish blood!:icon_biggrin:

  11. jetstream

    AZ EQ6 ordered...

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      Nice one Gerry, you are going to need more land to keep all your scopes on ?

    3. Pig

      Pig

      This is the closest I could get to CERN whilst in Geneva, no image of the Shiva sculpture I am afraid

      2BE327C6-F290-4D7E-9A3C-F9B21040385B.jpeg

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      extension ordered (in stock) and a new spreader/tray/gps module is in the works.

  12. jetstream

    -20c tonight with the wind

    1. scarp15

      scarp15

      Clearly still very much in the grip of winter Gerry. Mixed picture here, been on a day trip to Kielder, the distant hills are white otherwise, cold, some sunshine but with more snow or sleet forecast. Look forward to hearing when you get the big mirror dob.

    2. Pig

      Pig

      Nothing as exciting here Gerry, just wall to wall grey cloud being replaced with the same for a couple of weeks now ?

  13. jetstream
    So many top imagers ie Astroavani, Kokathaman , Peach etc use those pesky SCT's to great effect! I guess refractors can't compete in this realm...
  14. jetstream
    The article does have some valid points ie benefits of aperture, cost vs aperture. Mind you I think I want a magic Tak that doesn't need dark skies to perform well !
  15. jetstream

    -41c wind chill, -32c without...the sky is as clear as it gets.

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    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      I use wool long johns and my snowmobile suit. These suits are meant to keep you warm @ 80mph on a sled :icon_biggrin: The suit uses high bibs that keep the core warmth in and the jacket seals the deal. Except for the hands, I'm not cold out there really. Mind you if I'm too lazy to put the suit on it gets interesting....

      Don't you just love it when your ears are so cold they feel like "busting off"?!:grin:

    3. Pig

      Pig

      Here you go Gerry, these should help keep your ears warm.

      https://goo.gl/images/kCmmdH

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      :grin:

  16. jetstream

    TSA120 ordered...

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    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      Thanks every one, I stayed with the Tak focuser and it should be in Ottawa in 5 days- from there who knows lol! 2 more weeks to the land of ice and snow?!

    3. Stu

      Stu

      Fab! Under your skies I'm sure it will be amazing 

    4. Pig

      Pig

      I have added it to the list in my Tak thread ?

  17. jetstream
    I wonder how much weight and scope length the central column can support? I sure looks handy- does the Planet offer one?
  18. jetstream
    What is the settling time of this set up?
  19. jetstream

    -30c atm, todays high was -22c.

    Merry Christmas SGL!

     

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Happy Christmas Gerry! That sounds chilly :) 

    2. faulksy

      faulksy

      barmy weather Gerry. :headbang: happy Christmas mate

    3. Pig

      Pig

      Talk about brass monkeys ? Merry Xmas Gerry ?

  20. jetstream

    Paracor II ordered...

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    2. scarp15

      scarp15

      Great look forward to your thoughts on this Gerry

    3. Tim

      Tim

      I can never remember the letter settings for each EP so I just set it somewhere in the middle, except for big EP's with filters which will touch the glass if not extended a bit. That's on an f4 dob, never noticed any coma with it even in 100° EP's

    4. Pig

      Pig

      Nice one Gerry ? it would be good to hear about the differences it makes when used in different scope types.

  21. jetstream
    Perfect John, congrats!
  22. jetstream
    Awesome findings! You might find that, like me the Tak LE series is not in the same league as your better eyepieces...
  23. jetstream

    Well its -20c at 7:40 pm here I wonder how low it will go tonight.

    1. faulksy

      faulksy

      wow gerry thats cold matey

    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      lol! well it went -22c without the wind but the cold gets "cold" when it goes -30c or below. I love my woodstove Mike! that heat gets right in your bones.

    3. faulksy

      faulksy

      sounds lovely, the stove that is :icon_biggrin:

  24. jetstream
    Great eyepieces The 42mm LVW is a favorite of mine as is the HR2 2.4mm.
  25. jetstream

    30 hrs no power from the ice storm, then the net collapsed for 6. I'm sure glad the views make up for some of the weather lol!

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      Excuse my ignorance Gerry but what is an ice storm exactly? I can guess to a point from it’s name but is it mainly a result from a sudden and sustained drop in temperature, or is it like a snow storm on steroids ?

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      Sometimes a storm with wet snow/sleet and rain will hit with dropping temps coating trees, power lines and everything else with ice. The hwy the other night was covered at first in slush/snow and then clear ice... the worst storms are with high winds which will snap trees, towers etc. We could only do 10-20mph on the way home with blowing snow cutting visibility to zero at times.

      These storms can create beautiful effects ironically.

       

      icestorm.jpg

    4. faulksy

      faulksy

      at least you and your family are ok gerry :icon_biggrin:

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