nightfisher 7,482 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Oops looks like i have just single handedly ended the mini heatwave in yorkshire! i bought a skymax 180 pro so cloud for weeks now:D Link to post Share on other sites
Si W 63 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 How dare you Link to post Share on other sites
robbie c 455 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well that's it now everybody pack your scopes up it was good while it lasted Link to post Share on other sites
swamp thing 5,518 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Great call. They are wonderful scopes. I have had the pleasure to look through one a few times and it never fails to impress.Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites
Astro Imp 3,596 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 You should have known better Link to post Share on other sites
night vision 10 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I'll forgive you, but then I am in Devon I hope you get a chance to enjoy your new telescope soon.I've had some lovely views of Jupiter lately. That could make a great first target for your Skymax.Liz Link to post Share on other sites
saturn4me 148 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Darn!! I was due to buy my first scope in the next 2 weeks:( Link to post Share on other sites
steelfixer 18 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well so long as you keep it local. lol Link to post Share on other sites
vince 66 16 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well here's a first I aquired a Intes mn61 on friday and got 6 hours first light on Friday evening. Link to post Share on other sites
todd8137 999 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Alkaid 414 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Is it ok on your EQ5?Very much looking forward to a first light report, particularly on Lunar and Jupiter Link to post Share on other sites
spaceboy 1,583 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That explains why it was cloudy last night. Normally I would complain but TBH I was glad to get a nights kip.Congrats on the new scope Jules. Link to post Share on other sites
nightfisher 7,482 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Is it ok on your EQ5?Very much looking forward to a first light report, particularly on Lunar and Jupiter yes on EQ5 tried tal 200k on said mount and was just to heavy, but 180 pro OTA is about 5kg lighter than tal and work on EQ5 with 7kg counter weight, keep an eye out for some lunar pics over the next few weeks, weather/work permitting;) Link to post Share on other sites
damnut 972 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Keep the cloud betwen the M62 & M1 please :-) (not messier objects).Nice scope though! Link to post Share on other sites
Space Beagle 54 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nice scope!Had one of these for a while and my EQ5 held it firmly enough for visual stuff, probably on the limit for any really serious astrophotography though!?!I chose to sell mine on though (to 'AndyUK'), as I simply wasn't using it enough (or to it's capabilities!!)But it's a fine scope. so have fun!Doc Link to post Share on other sites
nightfisher 7,482 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nice scope!Had one of these for a while and my EQ5 held it firmly enough for visual stuff, probably on the limit for any really serious astrophotography though!?!I chose to sell mine on though (to 'AndyUK'), as I simply wasn't using it enough (or to it's capabilities!!)But it's a fine scope. so have fun!Docspace beagle, i remember you selling your one, i was tempted at the time, im now in same situation as you having my tal rs, but i will make time to use my 180 for lunar work Link to post Share on other sites
Space Beagle 54 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No doubt the 180 is a fine scope, probably too good for me at the moment, he he!Mine has gone to a really good home where it's being put through it's paces by AndyUK.I love the Tal 100rs, don't think i'll ever sell it tbh. Not as capable as the 180 at all really (hard to compare I know!), but I just find it so nice to use!I think my next move will be a bigger 'light bucket' (10 or 12 inch) as I do use my 200p in it's dob base quite a lot too, but of course I'm afflicted by aperture fever like most of us on here, he he! Doc Link to post Share on other sites
spaceboy 1,583 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Where's the pics then Jules Link to post Share on other sites
beamish 49 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 yeah c'mon we want proof !!! Link to post Share on other sites
rawhead 32 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Pictures! Pictures! Link to post Share on other sites
Parus major 24 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yeah, as this is "teH internets", pictures or it didn't happen! Link to post Share on other sites
nightfisher 7,482 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 really sorry guys the pics are gonna have to wait a week as i have had a gruelling few days at the slave camp, and early tomorrow im away c a r p fishing Link to post Share on other sites
spaceboy 1,583 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 BOOOO!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
nightfisher 7,482 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 pics done in the correct section;) Link to post Share on other sites
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