LukeSkywatcher

10 hours ago, johninderby said:

Not the postman as I had to go and collect them.

Tube and cell for Big Red have been refinished. Two pack candy red paint for the tube and satin powdercoat for the cell. Was going to powdercoat the tube but advised that the two pack paint would give a tougher finish and of course would be a proper candy red.  ?

Expensive at 200 quid plus VAT (removing old paint and preparation does add to the cost) but can't believe the quality of the finish on the tube. Absolutely flawless and far better than an ordinary car body shop could do.  Won't be putting the scope back together for a couple of weeks  to allow the paint to reach full hardness. 

Candy apple red is such a lovely colour.

I like the idea of a footrest on the chair. When your legs/feet dangle while seated, they tend to go numb quickly. 

On 11/07/2018 at 14:06, 25585 said:

That I like. 

2 hours ago, johninderby said:

So this isn’t on your wish list then.  ?

https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/9501.htm

Nope. The R&P looks like a 6 month old child could snap it off. 

Nah, it's all about the colour. 

I love the way astro gear is moving away from boring colours. I still refuse to buy a pink scope though. 

4 hours ago, david_taurus83 said:

They are indeed thermometers. They are for telling you the temperature lol

So you know when the scope is perfectly cooled.

Brilliant.

Damn thats NICE.

21 hours ago, souls33k3r said:

I just burst into laughter while travelling back home on a packed train after seeing this. 

Im sending that pic to everyone i know. 

Postman brought my rubber mallet and lawn pins yesterday. Too hot to be outside hammering pins into fake grass.

2 hours ago, RiponJas said:

Saw someone posted a pic of one of these a while back so thought I'd have one of my own. Don't need dark nights to stare at the moon now!  Bless cheap Chinese manufacturing. ?

Mine never arrived even though the company said it was delivered. Got a full refund. I'll order again because they are stunning. 

3 hours ago, Fozzie said:

Postman dropped of a berlebach spreader and few items for my wood working.. couple of drills, router and mitre saw.. 

 

I just looked at the pics and thought they were droids from the next Star Wars movie.

19 hours ago, Peter Drew said:

To be fair, these diagonals are meant for terrestrial viewing where the roof prism diffraction spike won't show.

Good to know. I was just thinking of buying one. 

On 27/06/2018 at 18:40, RayD said:

OMG am I a happy bunny about today's arrival!?  Not only did the box contain a small packet of Haribo's, the main contents were the result of a few months of umming and ahhhing and a final decision to treat myself as I've been a good boy all year.

This is my first Feathertouch, and actually the first time I've even seen one in the flesh.  I can really see why they are so highly rated, and I've not even fitted it yet.  It's for the Tak FSQ106 and will be fitted next week.

Ohhh!!!!!.........thats just sexy.

On Tuesday, the postie will be bringing me a rubber mallet and 150 lawn pegs. Seems the "gardener" i got in to lay the grass skipped a few corners. He only pinned down the grass randomly and its all a bit hit and miss. A good stiff breeze this winter and the whole thing could take flight. I doubt it will, but best to be safe than sorry. Also just bought a heavy duty Stanley knife because he obviously doesnt know how to join 2 seams (one just tucked under the other).

Honest...........my next post here will be astro related (a bottle of Wonder Fluid, or a Feather touch focuser for my Bresser........although the focuser on the bresser is silky smooth ).

Kind of astro related because its fake grass (Astro turf) if you like. Wasn't the postman though. 

"Yes it’s no APO but it is still a nice well,built scope with decent optics and very well priced."

Agreed.

3 hours ago, johninderby said:

It’s the aluminium plate with the name of the scope stuck on one side. Just irritated me for some reason so off it came.  ?

 

Mine didnt have one.

Beautiful looking scope. I might just get me one of those.

LOL.

You are right about CA in this scope being almost non-existent.

Whats the name plate you mentioned?. Is it the silver bar on the dovetail?. I removed it so the scope would mount on AZ5.

20 hours ago, RiponJas said:

Nice Mr postman brought me my new shiny Bresser AR152/1200.

Who's a happy chappy then? ?

Looks just right on the HEQ5, can actually use it now. 

When my Bresser ar 102 xs grows up, it wants to be just like this.

I know the camera adds 10 Lbs, but this EP looks like a MONSTER.  

Naff all. My Moon light was shown as delivered on Friday. No sign of it, so i have gotten a refund. 

I was thinking of ordering a wifi security camera (to keep an eye on deliveries, but that might go AWOL also).

2 hours ago, Alien 13 said:

Go for it, you know you want too. I got mine lit up in England colours ready for the footie later.

Alan

 I really do want to. Not sure just yet about spending 2-3K. I would only want a basic model for browsing and general every day non heavy use.

Suggestions

No cardboard boxes today for me. Im expecting a 3D printed Moon light.

Something like this:

3 hours ago, geordie85 said:

The hermes guy just delivered this to me. It's a nebula red alienware m17x r2. 

Now I just need to go through and download all the drivers and software needed for astro imaging (which is actually alot more than I though since I downloaded everything as and when I needed it on my old laptop).

I bought it off ebay for £430 and it sounds like there may be something wrong with the fans. They're making a rather loud clicking/ buzzing noise.

An Alienware Lappy is next on my list.

19 hours ago, Ama Noody said:

Ooo. Look what Santa forgot and I've had to buy myself.

Specs?.

1 minute ago, Pig said:

It’s pretty cute I have to say ? and Quark aside the whole setup is quite cheap for what you get.

Shame the Quark is a different shade of burnt orange. 

Im knit picking. 

If i ever get to go abroad again, i'm thinking my new Bresser ar102 xs/Az5 mount and tripod combo will be a good travel buddy.