what i want to buy.....SWVG

[garethmob]

well we have a what we bought thread

i thought id start a what i want to buy

i know we could easly go off with a "high end scopes we will never aford" so lets keep it reasonable and sensibal:P

my list not in any order (i need to priotise though)

CaK filter for scope

Webcam / DMK/DBK

decent eyepeice (ES)

CLS clip filter for EOS

ball head

i will probally add more but thats it for time being!

lets see yours

[Jinx]

For me it is the ES 14mm 100 degree to complete my set, an Antares 2" 1.6 x Barlow and a complete set of Baader filters. The telrad is already on its way!

[Mr Flibble]

What's a ball head Gaz?

I'm after a new scope, currently thinking of an OOuk dob but who knows 'cos I keep changing my mind every week.

Other stuff is a 28mm nirvana, a 2" UHC filter, a pair of bins, and a tracking platform for the dob-to-be.

[garethmob]

the ball head.... basacally a tripod ball head, i need either a 3/4" to 1"4 adapter or a new ball head, the astrotrac has an annoying screw head on the top for camera, i have a type of head but it has a bit of flex at certain angles

[stevetynant]

I think probably a 300p like Matts- that will be the most I can transport about.

Then depends on whether in years to come I decide to have a go at A/P - whole new ball game then I suspect.

[garethmob]

AP is a massive difference steve, i went down that route, but i found widefield views better for me than close objects.

[stevetynant]

I know Gaz - early days for me so one step at a time- no rush not like anythings going to float away in the next 20 year lol

[texaspete1973]

A couple of quality ep's for me and my telrad to turn up

[Matthew]

Im going to buy a new PST ( i shouldnt have sold the last one ! ),and im going to buy a 20mm scientific explore 100 series eyeiece.....thats it for this year then

[Celtic Deacon]

On wish list is an easily transportable scope, I don't trust myself moving 200 dob. Mainly though I'm hoping SW Panaview turns up soon. Oh and a course on collimating.

[Matthew]

Dont you take your 200p dob to dark sites deacon ?

[garethmob]

i know what you mean mat about the PST but i want a CaK one

[Matthew]

Id like to have both double stacked but i cant afford that Gaz.

[garethmob]

have you seen how much the single stack CaK lunt price mat? lol its scary

[Matthew]

I know i was looking at one 2 weeks ago, its a bit much for me at the moment,i will be happy to have a pst again

[stevetynant]

On wish list is an easily transportable scope, I don't trust myself moving 200 dob. Mainly though I'm hoping SW Panaview turns up soon. Oh and a course on collimating.

Theres a couple of us bring 200p's to the group observing sessions CD - Have you given it a go? - mount in the boot, OTA with seat belt on the back seat of the car - it seems to work fine.

[Celtic Deacon]

Theres a couple of us bring 200p's to the group observing sessions CD - Have you given it a go? - mount in the boot, OTA with seat belt on the back seat of the car - it seems to work fine.

Haven't been to any dark site yet, a bit of a worrier where collimating is concerned and keep thinking I'll knock it out of collimation & won't know how to get it fixed. I know, wuss! I'll try it sometime when I get a bit of confidence.

[stevetynant]

If you haven't done it before - next time you get a chance to come to Blaenavon bring it along - I'm sure Mat or one of the other more experienced guys will do it for you - doesn't take long- Mat did mine for the first time (I'd have a go myself but I'm fairly new to it (unfortunately) - they really are a friendly and helpful bunch.

take care

Steve

[Matthew]

Bring it along deacon I've got various collimaton tools I can do it for you or if you prefer you can borrow my hotech or chehires.

[Celtic Deacon]

Steve & Mat, thanks. I'll do that soon, been threatening to come up since I discovered SGL. Hope to make ToV next month, but without scope - I don't have solar film.

[Ganymede12]

I definitely want a SKYLINER 200p dobsonian but that's going to take me a while to save up for.

There is also the PH047 Ultra Afocal Digital Camera Support (recommended by Gaz, thanks) to make my astrophotography easier (I've taken a few shots of the sun and a partial one of the moon but I find it tricky).

[L8-Nite]

I would like to buy a Baader T-2 adapter, (new or used) to use standard 1.25" eyepieces with a Telementor refractor.

[stargazer79]

I'm happy at the moment and cant see myself buying anything for a year or two. Just started my slush fund for a scope upgrade, but that will be 2 or 3 years away yet... I still have a lot to learn about the wonderful hobby of ours.

[ArsoN]

I really want to get a 200mm OTA, I know it's too big for astrophotography on the EQ5, but should be fine for visual stuff, and I haven't really started down the photography route anyway.

I'd also like to buy a new set of eyes, mine are a bit worn out now.

[L8-Nite]

I'd also like to buy a new set of eyes, mine are a bit worn out now.

I can relate to that !