Barney Rubble

Hello Michael Not sure at all how old it is, it has alloy screws, TBH I can measure them, and put my thread gauge on them, but was asking for a quick and lazy answer while I was also on eBay, where there are lots of M4x30mm anodized screws available in all colours of the rainbow, and I could have ordered there and then. Not to worry, I'll find out one way or another. I note I can get the same in plastic too, which may be a better option. Cheers!

I think LED street lights are crap. Too bright to look at, they dazzle when driving, less light on the ground,many and deeper , larger dark pools between lamps, just as much scatter. Too many dim areas on the ground too- what is the point if they don't fulfil their primary role in making dark streets safer? The old orange sodium jobs (which I didn't like when they came out) leave them for dead, in all practical aspects. Energy saving? A waste of time, IMHO. My council tax hasn't reduced. And don't get me started on LED car headlights; those things are lethal I reckon. Local light pollution is now just a different hue. Big deal!

Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me what size the thumbscrews are that fix the position of the finder scope on a Meade LX90, as supplied? I think maybe they are M4x0.7mm pitch- am I correct? I'm missing one of the 6 supplied. Ebay may be a source of supply for generic ones, but I kind of like the black alloy ones if I can get them (at the right price of course!). If I have the thread details wrong, can anyone tell me what I need? Thank you everyone!

As above, folks. I am a casual observer, with no great aspirations, no plans for imaging, just gawping at planetary and deeper objects and the moon, whatever is best on the night. Have the above in mind, I note it's a single arm mount, how do they fare? anyone got opinions good or bad, do you use one? All info most welcome. mostly will be used in dark areas whilst motorhoming in the sticks. cheers!