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DRILL, DRILL, DRILL... a bit chanting :)......

Drill it!!! ... use smaller fans from C14 kit... or something like silent /no vibration fan : 30x30 / 40/40 with mesh filter:

Thank for that  

It sounds very promising 

I am sure that many people will follow

5 minutes ago, Autoglassman said:

I have nothing against AltairAstro whatsoever but all my equipment, shopping experiences, help, support, communication and guidance has been exceptional from FLO, so they will always have my my custom.

good for you....:)

2 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Well nearly.

”Ships with about 7/14 days lead time.”

HA!! just seen it.... - if i was buying - i would get caught :):

In stock:

https://www.altairastro.com/ioptron-cem70-goto-mount-6170-p.asp

On 31/05/2020 at 19:09, Datalord said:

Until by chance a used GM2000 QCI + upgrade package + tripod for £6k, exactly my budget. So I'm waiting for delivery on that baby.

 

Where did you find this baby??????

 used astro market is going crazy! - people selling their old stuff for the price of the new ones!!!! 

Ive seen TAK 106 -  1 decade old! for 4.5K!!!!!

Anyways... enjoy

3 hours ago, skybadger said:

Well his website says you can, but I have signed up twice and had no feedback... 

..hmmmmm... i did send him an email as well.. without a response... but  i've found someone who actually got it....

... looks quality:)

I am wrong:

Actually those pictures are not from the buyer but from the designer , ....

3 hours ago, skybadger said:

Well his website says you can, but I have signed up twice and had no feedback... 

..hmmmmm... i did send him an email as well.. without a response... but  i've found someone who actually got it....

... looks quality:)

new ZWO CMOS for longer FL

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ioptron-mount-accessories/ioptron-cem40-gem45-mini-pier.html

my m8 is using tripier adapter for CEM40 - on his GEM45 and fits perfectly - i would say - base template is the same for IEQ30 / CEM40 and for yours GEM45

...Altair Wave? - call Ian at Altair - he would help you out.. and if you have to have special adaptor made: ( i've  used them 3 times now )- TS-Optics or RVOis the place.  

Other thing - mesure up the tube OD, call one of the dealers (FLO?) and either: they will find an adaptor for you. - or directly form FT 

Amazing!!

OpenAstro tracker  - you can buy a kit from this guy:

This is great step forward in Amateur Astro  - home made 3d printing machine run on Arduino - and he built himself this:!!!?

One day it will be so easy to print anything you like!!  Friction mount? - no problem....few hr later MESU mk17 ....and ready to go

14 hours ago, Demonperformer said:

... Always assuming that you don't have a really bad hot pixel problem ...

... i can only say - it was accidental picture as i was getting ready for the night so nothing was prep yet...camera was running approx +18C......all day kept in the box - (hot box) !...so you are absolutely right hot pixis in the background... the other picture shows the moon like as a complete blop :).....

2 minutes ago, Big Bang! said:

......Having reinstalled and re-calibrated PHD2 the guidance stabilised at 0.3"RMS again - suggesting to me that it was a PHD issue.......

Gus  

Ha! never thought of that.. great! Did they mentioned to you why PHD is doing it?

... 

6 hours ago, Big Bang! said:

And here it is after a PHD reinstall and re-calibrate.

Gus

...the only thing that moves fast is the fans, - faulty fan bearing? - Atik call as adviced

.... so the delivery: 20.07.2020 ....

Ive used Atik 16200 in high ambient temperatures with very steep time decline : minus 30 deg in several minutes and - yes it got very noisy but never shaky...i've had EEF2.2 and SX Fwheel  on ML focuser (check yours)...all very rigid.

... and the winner was : Rowans  - 2 weeks waiting time.... Unfortunately i couldn't find anybody who would do it cheaper or quicke - i am happy with that

I tell you what : i've had an online quote: £1960...!!!! fair enough, i did say no

... bad focusing...can't tell the colour !!🤔

Sorry everyone... to many post outthere, please ignore

Who is watching it live tonight?

https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html

.... while focusing, i've noticed something on the screen. Quick rewind and  - there it was: .. hunting spider, about 150 yards away  - above a bird nest

On 20/05/2020 at 15:43, Spider-Man said:

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

I have Solar PV panels on my house so all electric is solar when the sun shines, so charging any sort of portable power tank isn't a problem.

I'll definitely look into the cost of storage; deep cycle batteries Vs the more fashionable Solar generators.  I've also seen some Lithium based mobility scooter batteries on eBay which might do the trick as well. 🤓

Gel batteries m8. i am building my rig now with 60AH...

Have a look in there:

You are not alone  - I've  bought EQ6 tripod without AZ pin - sawn off - 2" for £60 few weeks back. I wanted make sure it is 2". as i wanted for my AZEq5. As i was rushing - i've paid as a /;; Family through PayPal and that was it!!! 

When arrived it was 1.75" - when i've confronted the seller he said that it is not his fault as to his knowledge it is 2" !!!!!hahaha i couldn't stop laughing!!!! what a ***** - so now another tripod in the garage as when i looked into SCC it was too much for me to ..  

I dont want to sound bad but now, if the seller is not responding it will be difficult to make him to give you any refund. Always register as :" paid for goods  transaction with PayPal" - never friends and family!!! If you are selling - include the 3.5% in your price!

If you've paid $50 by PP - there will be - his ID/Nam or address online somewhere .... always is, once you get his address you can go for SCC.

On 22/05/2020 at 00:24, newbie alert said:

Price is way above what I was expecting too... cem120 £3200, cem70 £2650, cem 60 £1700..

Wonder how does it feel, out of the box..... what is the finish like...

It looks like all the prices goning up? Will they raise the price for cem120, to keep £1k difference between?!!!:)