steve_bham

Hello 👋 from a fellow brummie!

I’ve got the full set of BST eyepieces and love them!

Hi, had a break from astronomy due to work etc, but slowly getting back into it! Love to join in if you are planning any observation nights etc

No problem, will try for the next weekend that's clear ? I'll drop a post on here

If it's clear Saturday anyone up for a bit of stargazing?

There is a large section of foam under the OTA that could be cut out. That's where my vibration pads are stored. best thing they don't touch the tube so no risk of marking.

I have a 32mm skywatcher plossl and the full set of BST starguider eyepieces

Here is mine, combined scope mount and eyepiece case so I only have to carry this and tripod out with me.

I don't normally write reviews but was so impressed with the customer service of FLO thought I would share my experience. i ordered a star discovery AZ mount, 15mm, 12mm, 8mm, 5mm BST Starguider eyepiece, astrozap dew shield, 17ah power tank, 32mm skywatcher plossl and a Rigel quick finder (this item was added to the order after the others). I arrange for all of the above to be delivered on a Saturday as I'm up and down the country with work during the week. FLO confirmed not a problem and would be delivered on 2nd September via DHL. saturday came and I got a text notification from DHL saying the items are out for delivery split into 2 parcels. I sat there looking out the window every 5 mins waiting for DHL ?. DHL turned with just one parcel, which clearly stated "1 of 2", the mount was missing ?. I phoned DHL and they tried to fob me off saying that it wasn't a Saturday delivery item and they delivered it so they won't have a large number to deliver on the Monday! I double checked the label on the parcel that was delivered and it clearly says Sat delivery on label ? Basically DHL forgot to put the other parcel on the van, and said it will be delivered Monday. Spoke to FLO about it and they were amazing even though it wasn't their fault as they have no control over the goods once it leaves them. They offered me a free BST eyepiece to make up for the mess up in the delivery! Wow, can't ask for better service. i wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company, go above and beyond to help their customers.

Clear skies at the minute up in fife fingers crossed it stays that way! Where u looking to go?

I've just joined Shropshire Astro society as they appear to have some good observing sites. be good to get this group going again

I'm going to highlands for week on sat, I'm hoping to have some clear nights! will have to try and ask some farmers over Shropshire way. Also Shropshire Astro society might be able to help us?

Wouldn't fancy Cannock chase to be honest. It doesn't have the best reputation after hours ?

I've not been on for a bit, got distracted with work stuff lol! But I'd be keen to get out more if we can find a good local place to observe from

Shame about Cosford as that was a really good site. I'll have a look around see if there are any others in the area.

Evening get all! Just getting good back into astronomy after a rather long break, do you guys still meet up etc?