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  1. Mark Daniels

    Hi Stu

    looking at dates for your astro meet on website. Is next one 29th August?

    cheers Mark

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Hi Mark,

      Thanks very much, and it seems like a lucky break as we ended up with no one able to make it tonight!

      I will update the website and it would be good to see you next time.

      Cheers,

      Stu

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  2. SIDO

    My husband known here to some of you as Freddie passed away earlier this morning, He knew this day would come  because he had been very ill for some time. He wanted me to make a last post for him in the event that it did. He is at peace now and with the stars he loved so much.

     

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Thank you very much for your post, which must have been very hard to write. I've enjoyed my exchanges with Freddie on the forum, and am saddened to hear this news. I am sure he is now in peace with his stars. Take care.

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  3. Mark Daniels

    Hi Stu

    looking at dates for your astro meet on website. Is next one 29th August?

    cheers Mark

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Hi Mark,

      That's right, meeting in Esher on 29th August. We have a dark site trip scheduled for 23rd or 24th August if it is clear. We would likely head to the South Downs.

      Cheers,

      Stu

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  4. jetstream

    the propane gelled up last night, no furnace. thermometer read -43c at 3am, no wind.

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Take care out there Gerry!!

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  5. jetstream

    its -44c with the wind right now.

    1. Stu

      Stu

      .....and you are out in it, right?

      Crazy man!! ???

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  6. jetstream

    Finally! a chance for me and the bottle of DEET to observe :)

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Be great to hear about it if you’ve got time for a report. Has the 24” arrived yet??

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  7. jetstream

    Finally! a chance for me and the bottle of DEET to observe :)

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Mosquitoes a bit aggressive out your way then Gerry??

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  8. jetstream

    The AZEQ6-GT looks, shall we say, rather "robust"!:shocked::laugh:

    1. Stu

      Stu

      It certainly won’t let you down Gerry!! :) ?️‍♂️?️‍♂️

  9. 25585

    Well that's it. 56 eye pieces, 14 telescopes (including finders), 3 diagonals, 3 mounts, 3 tripods.

    Its got to a point now where I feel unwelcome more than welcome on SGL, more often than not. This seems apparent due to the curt replies I get, based on my opinions or tastes, from officials & devotees of certain brands. Stargazers are a conservative bunch apparently. Also on SGL at least, paranoid that just one individual can discourage others to buy certain products, or send more than my critics think necessary.

    I joined the forum last August & have learned a lot, not only about kit, techniques, tech stuff etc.

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Richard, the forum is called Stargazerslounge not KitcollectorsSpareroom for a reason, because we like looking at (and imaging) stars etc.

      I for one would welcome some observing reports and for there to be a focus on using some of this kit as it was intended.

      I would encourage you to move away from casting doubt on the kit used by others, and our characteristics, and to post up something which we can all enthusiastically comment on.

      I think you will find the responses change from curt fairly quickly.

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  10. jetstream

    TSA120 is within 25miles now...:icon_biggrin:

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Crikey, now that IS exciting :)

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  11. jetstream

    TSA120 is within 25miles now...:icon_biggrin:

    1. Stu

      Stu

      How long for the last little bit though Gerry? You can almost touch it now!!

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  12. jetstream

    AZ EQ6 ordered...

    1. Stu

      Stu

      I think there is only one which properly fits the Azeq6 and that is the 8” half pillar. There is also a 16” for the HEQ5. The tube size is the same so I have managed to make the full pillar fit the Azeq6

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  13. jetstream

    AZ EQ6 ordered...

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Presumably you observe seated Gerry? It may just be a case of try it and see how you get on. I do like at least a half pillar just to get you a bit clearer of the tripod but you may not find it necessary.

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  14. jetstream

    AZ EQ6 ordered...

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Great choice Gerry, really excellent mounts. Will you get a pillar at all to push the height up?

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  15. jetstream

    TSA120 ordered...

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Fab! Under your skies I'm sure it will be amazing 

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  16. jetstream

    TSA120 ordered...

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Nice one Gerry! FeatherTouch? ;) 

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  17. jetstream

    -30c atm, todays high was -22c.

    Merry Christmas SGL!

     

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Happy Christmas Gerry! That sounds chilly :) 

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  18. jetstream

    30 hrs no power from the ice storm, then the net collapsed for 6. I'm sure glad the views make up for some of the weather lol!

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Sounds like fun Gerry! Enjoy the views, hope the power gets sorted!

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  19. jetstream

    200mm f3.8 Ostahowski on its way! The 24" is now being figured... going with f 4.15- I just can't wait lol!

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Wow Gerry!!!! I cannot imagine what you will see with the 24" ??

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  20. jetstream

    2.4mm Vixen HR ordered.....:dontknow:

    1. Stu

      Stu

      You didn't hang around Gerry! Hope it is as good as expected, should be great!

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  21. faulksy

    merry christmas to all my friends at sgl, and thanks to the mods/admin and FLO for keeping it a safe place. all the best for 2017

    1. Stu

      Stu

      A very merry Christmas to you too Mike. Hope that scope gets plenty of dark skies next year!

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  22. jetstream

    A crisp -33c with the wind chill atm, great lunar seeing.

    1. Stu

      Stu

      That sounds a bit brisk Gerry! Brrrrrrrrr. ;) 

      Sounds like it is helping the seeing though, have fun out there!

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  23. Cjg

    Cjg    Stu

    Hi Stu, was it You that posted a 'how to' clean of your Tak? Which forum part was that in please?

    thank you,

    Chris

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Here you go Chris

       

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  24. faulksy

    hope to be collecting my 20" mirror set at 10 o,clock ish today 30/8/16

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Finally! Good luck Mike :) 

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  25. jetstream

    Magic, its magic...

    I'm watching the Milky Way appear as true darkness sets in...in a lawn chair :)

    1. Stu

      Stu

      Jealous? Me? You bet ya I am!

      Enjoy!

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