Astroman's new

[Astroman]

I've taken delivery of a 20" F/4.3 Newt on a tracking platform. I'll be refurbishing it, solving some minor mechanical problems and receiving a smokin' deal. Here's a pic:

I'm excited, aside from the obvious reason, because it allows me to be my own "anchor" for the Grand Canyon Star Party, North Rim. I have a big scope I can count on for the party!

[GazOC]

That looks stunning Steve... :shock: :shock:

[Naz]

Hey, AM, what a scope, do you want borrow my 8" as a finder, will consider personal delivery from this side of the pond

Keep us informed matey, looks wonderful.

naz

[FLO]

[nitram100]

Arizona + 20" F/4.3 = A happy life

[jgs001]

That's some piece of kit and I bet it's not gonna rain for weeks

[Astroman]

That's some piece of kit and I bet it's not gonna rain for weeks

Yeah, take a look at the sky behind the dome! Sweeet! Anybody know a good Moon remover?

[Beyond_Vision]

Wow that is some galaxy grabber that you have aquired.

Congrats

Kevin

[Naz]

That's some piece of kit and I bet it's not gonna rain for weeks

Yeah, take a look at the sky behind the dome! Sweeet!

Not in his part of the world!!!!!

naz

[Astroman]

Hey, AM, what a scope, do you want borrow my 8" as a finder, will consider personal delivery from this side of the pond

Keep us informed matey, looks wonderful.

naz

Naw, you keep it. I've got a perfectly good 6" F/9.5 I could use.

[Naz]

:mumum: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

naz

[Astroman]

:mumum: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

naz

Aaaww, now don't be like that. You could still visit and take a look, if you want. 8)

[Naz]

I wish :D

naz

[CELESCOPE]

Nice one AM with skies like that you are in for a treat .

we can only wish here in the UK

:insects1: :insects1:

[James]

I think Naz and Steve have summed up my feelings...

Wow...

James

[brendant]

Now that's what I call a scope , should bring many hours of superb observing, best of luck.

Brendan

[Astroman]

Thanks everyone. I'm thrilled, to say the least.

I'll be giving it a proper test drive at the All Arizona Messier Marathon, April 4-5. I'll let you know how we do.

[russ]

AM, the scope looks great, should be a big hit at the star party. But what really grabs my attention is the scenery in the background....WOW :shock: And that sky. You're a lucky man.

Russ

[Astroman]

Thanks, Russ. It's a pretty typical morning in AZ. Had some clouds last night when we set it up, but it was a glorious 10ºC in the AM.

[russ]

That sounds wonderful. If i win the lottery AZ is on my list of places to live.

Russ

[daz]

Need a new keyboard.

Just dribbled all over mine..........

[Astroman]

See what you've missed, Daz?

[beetlejuice]

AM, the scope looks great, should be a big hit at the star party. But what really grabs my attention is the scenery in the background....WOW :shock: And that sky. You're a lucky man.

Russ

I went to Grand Canyon in '06. Viewed it at night from Mather Point on the south rim under a full moon. Utterly magic, especially with a coyote howling in the background. Big skies in Arizona.

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[tom.yates]

Looks a fantastic scope

[barkis]

I am drooling over my minds eye views of the sights in that beautiful big photon muncher.. I have just been asked to refurbish a Charles Frank 6" f8 reflector for a local radio celebrity, now, would you care to do a swap? Please, please say yes.

Is it your birthday by any chance.

:D Ron.