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  1. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    This has been seen before: the SW Nirvanas were clones of WO UWAs. Initial report sounds very promising
  2. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Very nice collection
  3. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Must remember that next time the missus claims I never grow up
  4. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Very nice collection. Nice to hear the Luminos 23 does well next to the mighty 31T5 Panzerfaust. Maye you can write a report on it. Reviews of the Luminos are few and far between
  5. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    A Radian 14mm has landed

  6. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    That's what we all say
  7. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Great set you have there Mike. Michael
  8. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Lovely eyepiece, that 31T5 Panzerfaust
  9. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    I have used my XW10 on planetary nebulae quite a bit (in my F/10 SCT, mainly). Works very nicely.
  10. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    You should perhaps look into monocentrics. I will keep avoiding short orthos, and stick with the XW/Delos experience.
  11. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    great report as ever. It is slightly annoying that these to series are so far from parfocal with each other. I have a Delos 8 to fill the gap between the XW7 and XW10 I already had before the Delos line appeared. The amount of refocus needed is considerable. It almost wants me grab the XF8.5 instead (not quite as good as the Delos, however), Maybe I should see if I cannot make some parfocal rings for them. I do not fancy trading the XWs in for Delos equivalents (as there is no Delos 7).
  12. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    Tele-Vue TRF-2008 focal reducer has arrived

    1. alan potts

      alan potts

      Nice one Michael.

    2. Coco

      Coco

      These work a treat on the APM 107, as I remember it worked as well as my riccardi I replaced it with much to my disappointment :D

      Works a treat on the WO 110 Megrez also..

      Enjoy..

    3. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      Cheers guys. Grey nights are here! I will have to wait until my vacation in France to test the thing in earnest

  13. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    My University is 400 years old!! Party this eveneing!

    1. tingting44

      tingting44

      nice, what university is it? are you a student of teacher

    2. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      University of Groningen, the Netherlands. I am senior lecturer in computer science

    3. ronin

      ronin

      Haven't you a bad back that prevents you attending??

  14. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    We even had some sunshine just now!!

    1. alan potts

      alan potts

      thanks Michael, now I know I think I can do without it.

  15. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    At home with back trouble:(

    1. Knight of Clear Skies

      Knight of Clear Skies

      Sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon.

    2. tingting44

      tingting44

      Think I might have back trouble tomorrow..... Hope your ok tho

  16. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    Televue TRF-2008 on its way

    1. Luke

      Luke

      Congrats, Michael. What scope's it going on?

    2. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      the APM 80mm F/6, yielding a nifty 384mm focal length at F/4.8

  17. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Not enough eye relief. I have had a few EPs with 15mm eye relief (like the current Lunt zoom) and I find it too tight, on the whole
  18. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    I think the 26mm would be great if/when I get a faster big scope, like a dob. The 31T5 would then probably not work that well except under very dark conditions
  19. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Great collection Faulksy. I also like to see the 26T5 nestled between the 31T5 and the 22T4. Gives me an excuse to get the 26T5 as well (as if I need an excuse) at some point in the future.
  20. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    Planning a BBQ + star party with colleagues and students for tomorrow

    1. Knight of Clear Skies

      Knight of Clear Skies

      Hope you all have a good time and that the weather co-operates.

    2. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      Looks good for now. Not warm, but clear and dry at least

  21. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    Upgraded 22Ah powertank now ready for action!

    1. leelee970

      leelee970

      great to hear you're back on track, well done.

  22. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    Newly upgraded 22Ah powertank charging

  23. michael.h.f.wilkinson

    12V 22Ah battery upgrade has arrived

    1. Luke

      Luke

      Enjoy! :) What are you powering off it?

    2. michael.h.f.wilkinson

      michael.h.f.wilkinson

      Revamp of 17Ah powertank

  24. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    Awesome! Stunning effort and brilliant result
  25. michael.h.f.wilkinson
    I have also started storing my EPs in a similar fashion, and never yet grabbed the wrong one (I was worried about that)
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