Jump to content

NLCbanner2024.jpg.2478be509670e60c2d6efd04834b8b47.jpg

banjaxed

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    1,931

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by banjaxed

  1. banjaxed
    There is a discussion about lower priced eyepieces , Click on the link below.
  2. banjaxed
    Davehux has just posted an ad for an EQ5 Goto if you are interested.
  3. banjaxed
    Hi Neal, welcome to SGL.
  4. banjaxed
    Hi Sam, welcome to SGL.
  5. banjaxed
    The Skywatcher EQ5 with Goto comes up fairly often for around £200 / £300 and will be capable of carrying your scope. Good luck.
  6. banjaxed
    Another point to remember is not to stand on any hard surface such as concrete or metal. In such situations it makes a big difference if you stand on wooden boards or a few layers of cardboard.
  7. banjaxed
    +1 for heated socks or heated inner soles which I find very practical. If you have problems keeping your feet warm, then heated socks or inner soles are the only way to go IMO.
  8. banjaxed
    Great image 👍
  9. banjaxed
    I bought a Skywatcher AZ GTi Wifi mount and after a few minor problems (mainly due to my inexperience) I find it relatively easy to set up and use. It uses an iPhone or Ipad to control it and so far it is performing very well and didn't cost the earth. Just be aware that the maximum weight for this mount is 5kg.
  10. banjaxed
    Excellent image and well deserved recognition, congratulations.
  11. banjaxed
    I spent an hour outside last night without gloves and just a hand warmer in each pocket and I was fine, and this is someone who’s fingers go white in a few minutes in the cold. I have tried every form of gloves and hand warmers but these USB hand heaters are the only ones that really work for a long period.
  12. banjaxed
    Hi Dan, welcome to SGL.
  13. banjaxed
    I have suffered with poor circulation in my fingers for years and the only thing that works for me is USB heated hand warmers which keep my hands warm by alternating one hand for adjusting and the other in my pocket with the hand warmer. If you can find a pair of gloves that you can use for adjustments then it does help but I don’t normally need any.
  14. banjaxed
    Don’t be too hard on yourself, this hobby has so many things to remember and can be very infuriating at times. We have to be thankful that we do get rewarded for our patience albeit not very often.
  15. banjaxed
    I have the Skywatcher 200P 8” Dob and would agree with all the other recommendations. They are very popular and come up very often within your budget or less.
  16. banjaxed
    Quite right Michael, the fuse in the mains plug should be changed to a 1 or 2 amp.
  17. banjaxed

    Hello :-)

    banjaxed replied to Henkoss's topic in Welcome

    Hi Henk, welcome to SGL.
  18. banjaxed
    I agree with the other suggestions for 10 x 50 binoculars, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get decent ones, IMO. Why not message FLO and ask for their recommendations.
  19. banjaxed
    Hi Neil, welcome to SGL. Stellarium seems to be the most popular star chart on this site, I have been using it for quite a long time with no complaints.
  20. banjaxed
    Hi and welcome to SGL.gio
  21. banjaxed
    Another good reason to be a member of this community, I don’t think I am alone in saying my experience in astronomy is nearly all thanks to SGL and FLO.
  22. banjaxed
    Hi Dave, welcome to SGL, you will get all the help you need from this very friendly site.
  23. banjaxed
    Best of luck with the weather and the polar aligning 👍
  24. banjaxed
    Hi Jason, I bought mine from eBay for about £10-£12 from memory and added a small amount of oil to the bearings. I f you find it moves too freely then I just push a piece of sponge in between the base and the moveable base, works for me.
  25. banjaxed
    I used the type 2 and it works perfectly.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.