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Thanks Gents ... this is precisely the kind of info I need to know !
I can even see that it can swivel & transportation is not an issue for me.
Thanks .... Brian
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Yes that’s the one ... thanks 🙏
Brian
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Hi Folks
I wasn't sure where to post this ... but wondered if anyone has any thoughts on observing chairs
I think this is the same as the Skywatcher option ... they appear to be robust and stable
Errr links not working but it was on Amazon
Thanks ... Brian
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Probably not 40% better Dave 😅 ... The morpheus reputation speaks for itself
I guess one things for sure is that Baader gear is worth waiting for 👍
Brian
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https://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/baader-maxbrightii-set.htmlsid=913
Yes I'm a fan to of the maxbrights .... How long has the MKII been overdue ?
about 5 yrs 😅
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Hats aff 💛 .... 3/4 way down thread
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/670258-best-refractors-to-use-with-a-daystar-quark/
Brian
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There's been a surprising amount to see of late
Here's hoping it continues throughout lockdown 🌞
Brian
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Many Thanks again .... I've enquired about the one for sale on ABS
so will hopefully give it a go 👍
Brian
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Thanks Guys ... I'm not sure about the Baader as I prefer slightly bigger bits of glass
to look down upon ... I am giving some serious consideration to the 30mm NPL as I
have the 25mm version and it's ok (also a Celestron 32mm omni) but currently using a
TV 32mm plossl and I'm not getting on with it for some readon .
Brian
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Hi Folks
I'm looking for advice on a reasonably priced 32mm 1.25" but not the TV 32mm plossl
as I don't seem to get on with them !
It's exclusively for solar use.
Thanks .... Brian
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Great checklist Mark ... I had forgotten about clocking !
Just remember not to clock too far esp with any new DS arrangements 😎
Brian
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Cannot comment on various piers , but as your only going to install
one once then I'd definitely suggest that pouring some concrete is a must
and it's not really a big task.
Brian
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Thanks Andy ... that's actually a wee glimpse into my room where some stuff is dumped
and my solar gear is stored ... I'm needing to make more room in there !
Sean that's a DS 0.5 modded PST which is actually incredible , by all means get an sm40
I've been using them for 14 yrs so could right a book ... contact directly if you do get
one as I can advise at length.
Brian
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It was/is amazing ! Amongst the best I've ever seen & the seeing helped 👍
Brian
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Thanks Ed and Understood , the stand alone solarscopes are SV (solar view) the filters &
BFs are SF (solar filter) , I think your referring to an SV50 which I also had some years
ago it's one of those I regret selling as the finesse of their etalons are unsurpassed ie a
SS filter will often outperform DS configurations from other manufacturers.
Brian
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I’m a big fan of the Hyperion zooms
for solar , having used the mk2 , 3 and
now 4 exclusively for daytime in a
multitude of ha scopes , they’re just great.
NGC 1502 ... Ed are you still using
an SV/SF 50 ?
brian
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Velly nice now that’s one set up I’d
like to have a peek through ... as the
the bright thing climbs higher seeing
will inevitably improve on better days.
Brian
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Stunning set up Sky-J .. Perfect even 😎
Brian
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Thanks Ade
I had always admired the Lyra ones and when this one became available I couldn't resist
Yours sounds great with the ML ... would be good to see a couple of pics 😃
They're no longer available but you do see a couple up for grabs and they are
worth a punt as they're quite well made.
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These look great Pez 😃 ... You very clearly love and enjoy longer FL refractors 👍
I do have one question ... do your neighbours ever get a bit nervous 😂
Brian
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It’s almost stunning in the flesh Alan and is pristine so I couldn’t possibly chop a bit off and yes big red would be a good colour coordinated choice with a Quark now wouldn’t it 😄
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Observing Chair 🤖
in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Wow ... I hadn't realised that observing chairs were so popular 👍 & Thanks
Stu yours looks like a work of art and wonderful 😻
I'm leaning toward the Mey chair now as aesthetics do matter as I'm a day time only
observer 🌞 I'm currently using 2/3 stools so 1 would kinda make sense 😂
I'll check roughly what observing heights I require throughout the day first though 👽
Brian