from zero to fully tooled up in two months

[stevetynant]

Thats all its been - I think I'm pretty much fully kitted out now for the foreseeable (although I've still got a panaview 32mm on order at FLO) - I will not buy anything else, nothing, nadir, zero - its just not going to happen

The end - no more - this is it.

[Mik3]

The end - no more - this is it.

Yeah, untill you start getting interested in astrophotography.

[brantuk]

Yup - that's your first scope sorted - now you can start collecting the rest of the set lol

[Damo636]

Yep, you are pretty much sorted out kit wise Steve

[swamp thing]

Your Telrads round the wrong way in the first pic.

Do I win a cookie?

Regards Steve

[Tinker1947]

My Telrad first time i placed it in its holder was the wrong way round, it just appears it should be that way not really knowing how they worked first time round.

[SteveA]

Not bad for two months worth of collecting.....

[motorcycle jack]

And why is the compass on the scope and not on the base plate? That's what needs to be orient N for correct AZ reading on your ring.

[Earl]

I see a new focuser in your future

[Probablynot]

Cor! Is that an orienteering compass you've got plonked on the base of your Dob? I used to be pretty hot at orienteering back about 40 years ago! Memories ...

[LukeSuppalot]

Wot no cooling fan for the primary and no flocking!!!

[stevetynant]

Your Telrads round the wrong way in the first pic.

Do I win a cookie?

Regards Steve

No Cookies - I did spot it eventually - especially after I couldn't see any concentric circles and had been cursing for half an hour. - Read the instructions before assembling - is definitely a man thing lol

[stevetynant]

No flocking, No fans , No new Focussing no spending - that is it (for this year any way)

The Compass is on the base so I can get a rough alignment North - its in the same direction as the tube- I haven't put the moveable pointer on the bottom base as yet but both are only temporary anyway as I 've got a smaller setting circle which I'm going to fit in between the base plates and drill a hole so I can see it.

Yes it is an orieteering Compass - I've got the worlds worst sense of direction so I need all the help I can get lol

[Brent]

Very nice - love the EP case. Never thought to go for a long one like that but I could do with one now, I've run out of room!

What's in the big, squarish, flat case?

[glowjet]

So what are you going to do when everything dews up, no heater bands, controller or batteries, no dew shield, and boy you are going to need some large trolley to cart that bed around and I see you even carry a spare boot lol all jocking aside, very nice kit all the same

[Mike73]

Nice one Steve, enjoy all that gear.

Clear skies.

[stevetynant]

Very nice - love the EP case. Never thought to go for a long one like that but I could do with one now, I've run out of room!

What's in the big, squarish, flat case?

Thats a collapsable table Brent- one of the best things I bought - packs up in the car really easy - so I can put all my books, eyepiece case and coffees out.

[Catweazel]

Yep, this hobby certainly grabs you by the throat I have most of that stuff too, plus 2 other scopes ...please, someone make it stop!!

[Charon]

I bet you will buy some more kit, there is no known cure.

[haitch]

It's the damn weather - nothing better to do when it's cloudy than hunt down the next purchase!!!

[UnderTheRain]

Got my first scope in Jan, 2nd in feb another dslr this payday then looking at a imaging refractor after that lol it's certainly addictive

[LukeSkywatcher]

No Swiss Army?.

Shocking.

[TRNunes]

LOL! Yeah, I remember saying that... And then saying it again... And then...... ;-)

Btw, beautiful kit! Wishing you clear (and dark) skies!

[Astro Imp]

Enjoy your gear but what are you going to use when you want to turn your hand to imaging.

[Mike73]

Hey Steve, do you really think that 200P is big enough? Hmmmm just imagine all those extra DSO's you'll see with a 16" light bucket.........

Ohhh and whats this FLO have them in stock!!! :)

First Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyliner 400P FlexTube Dobsonian

Go on treat yourself.