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  1. jetstream
    I need a bigger scope.....
  2. jetstream

    Vg seeing tonight- mono or bino, mono or bino.....

    Bino:) with the 15":thumbsup::thumbsup:

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      LoL ... and how was it Gerry ? :happy7:

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      Unbelievable views Shaun! The binos give such good low power views I generally stay there, under 230x roughly. The ability to get great views at low power makes the scope less sensitive to seeing so to speak- the view at 70x in the binos still reveals piles of fine detail.

      All my scopes respond very well to the Binotron 27's :thumbsup:

    4. Pig

      Pig

      I bet they were great views Gerry, 230x is pretty high mag and proceedings can get a bit wobbly at times :happy7:
      I have viewed the Moon a few times with binos and I must agree they are pretty impressive, after all two eyes are better than one :happy8:

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  4. jetstream

    The 200mm f3.8 ships Monday :hello2::thumbsup:

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    2. faulksy

      faulksy

      and seeing more iain

      nice one gerry

    3. Pig

      Pig

      Not too long to wait then my friend.... how are the seeing conditions over there at this time of year Gerry ?

       

       

       

       

       

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      Well..... clouds and rain for the past couple of weeks with a few clear breaks. Not much observing happening lol!

  5. jetstream
    I don't wear eyeglasses and I find that a single extender works for me. I use these 32mm TV plossls in binoviewers with VG success and also with my Quark.
  6. jetstream
    The TV eyeguard extender transforms this eyepiece, I own 2 now.
  7. jetstream

    Great viewing with the 10" and binos with the Aurora being a very nice bonus :icon_biggrin:

  8. jetstream

    The little 200mm f3.8 mirror is being figured, the rest of the scope is nearly completed- not long now :thumbsup:

    1. scarp15

      scarp15

      Great, will be ready in good time for the winter constellations.

    2. faulksy

      faulksy

      nice one gerry

  9. jetstream
    Congrats Mike! Getting a mirror that big and that accurate is a testament to OOUK's ability. Its going to do great nestled in that mirror cell you made Mike.
  10. jetstream

    I have just suffered a moment of weakness and ordered another Docter 12.5mm UWA.... my respect is deep for this EP and hope to use them in the Binotron 27's as they are worthy themselves :thumbsup:

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      Fall it is then :hello2:

    3. faulksy

      faulksy

      when are we going shaun, are you taking your new dob

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      I been thinkin...

      You know what?fall? no way, UH UH, forget it! Everyone should experience this place in the middle of January :grin:

      I mean , theres braggin rights involved with observing in -30c :thumbsup::cheesy:

  11. jetstream

    Crystal clear out- what do I look for, what scope do I try? Waste time on really faint stuff or cherry pick some nice objects?

    I have so much I want to see...

    1. Pig

      Pig

      LoL Gerry :icon_biggrin: it sounds like you have to cherry pick ...... or you could point each scope at different objects.

    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      We did good Shaun... 2 scopes, richfield and some great 15" views. Pickerings Triangle showed a great black hole in the middle of it with great tendrils off to the sides...

      Power was out here for 11 hours, they are getting the lines ready for winter lol!

  12. jetstream
    Thank you very much John, I will use this as an option for the scope and explore the availability of the adapters. Your set up is a very stable platform to observe from, eagerly waiting more reports!
  13. jetstream
    You have a fantastic set up John, what great scopes. If I may ask- what mount do use on the wooden tripod? Would this mount be a direct fit for the Oberwork? I may need a sturdy mount for a little newt that is upcoming.
  14. jetstream

    It focuses :thumbsup: The Zeiss 25.1mm - 6.7mm now works in my 15" dob :hello2:

    1. faulksy

      faulksy

      nice one gerry, get ready for some cracking views

    2. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      Sounds very, very interesting.

  15. jetstream
    This is one mean looking telescope!! I like it, its tough looking.
  16. jetstream

    We may have won the battle of the Zeiss zoom (focus) :thumbsup:maybe.....

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      I see Mr Stream :icon_biggrin: How much more inward travel do you have spare ? plenty enough I'm sure  

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      I compared to the LZ which is my most in focus loving eyepiece and it had - by eye- about 1/4" left, the ZZ about 3/8". I'm not sure if infinity is reached at 1500 yds in this scope though. Still the relation ship stays- the LZ focuses on the stars and the ZZ needs more out focus than the LZ, so it should focus.:grin:

    4. Pig

      Pig

      Excellent news then :-)

  17. jetstream
    I can't wait until you guys bring those wicked, big dobs with you I'm thinkin' the views might be pretty good
  18. jetstream
    Now that is fine craftmanship! Excellent job I love the color and finish of the wood and those proper big bearings are going to allow you great flexibility in the balance of the scope.And yes, patience is a virtue with the optician, these fast mirrors are not easy to make espc at your high spec!
  19. jetstream

    Ordering a VX8 f3.8 rich field from OOUK, :), 5.5mm exit pupil with the 21E and a nice 2.7 deg TFOV...

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    2. scarp15

      scarp15

      Great, I believe you'd been considering this for some time, are you planning on using the same mount as your ED120?

    3. jetstream

      jetstream

      The mount- I'm not sure what mount to use- I wonder if a HEQ5 will work? I was also thinking of a DiskMount...any suggestions welcome Iain!

    4. scarp15

      scarp15

      A question for the forum perhaps Gerry, plenty of time to consider I expect. 

  20. jetstream
    I thought his center spot(s) were off
  21. jetstream

    Magic, its magic...

    I'm watching the Milky Way appear as true darkness sets in...in a lawn chair :)

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Jealous? Me? You bet ya I am!

      Enjoy!

    2. scarp15

      scarp15

      well of course what else is a lawn chair for if not for that, enjoy more of the same Gerry . Lawn chair aside, hope to be able to appreciate the Milky Way by the turn of the month.

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  23. jetstream

    As the moon sets, the Milky Way appears, the transition is amazing.

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    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      F7 should be good, to me fast starts less than f6... Does The Eudiascopic have PC or is it neutral?

    3. Pig

      Pig

      No PC at all, I thought the name had a link with Euclidean...IE flat geometry

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      Very good to know.....thanks

  24. jetstream

    From +2 to +30c, I'm off on the Jetski :grin: Solar will have to wait...

    1. Pig

      Pig

      Make sure you don't get frost bite and sun burn at the same time :happy7:

    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      Another great one liner!!:thumbsup::grin:

  25. jetstream

    The Milky Way is reflecting off the lake, along with the stars :icon_biggrin:

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    2. jetstream

      jetstream

      again tonight.....

    3. Stu

      Stu

      You are teasing us Gerry. I was out last night and the sight of the streetlights reflecting off the clouds was just beautiful....... ?????????

    4. jetstream

      jetstream

      Good one Stu!

      I hope that society can realize the damage that is done from all this energy use and sky wrecking.

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