Paz Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I got out for the first time in a while for a short look at the moon, through cloud, obviously. This was with the Stella Mira 125mm, 15mm SLVs, Binoviewers, a 2.6x gpc and T2 prism diagonal. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 42 minutes ago, Paz said: I got out for the first time in a while for a short look at the moon, through cloud, obviously. This was with the Stella Mira 125mm, 15mm SLVs, Binoviewers, a 2.6x gpc and T2 prism diagonal. Whoa! this would be classified as a yard cannon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB20 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Ain’t it glorious having a grab n go scope. Poking through those cloud gaps… 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 An evening with the Tak FC 76DCU 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 34 minutes ago, IB20 said: Ain’t it glorious having a grab n go scope. Poking through those cloud gaps… Just seen your pic for tonight: snap! Looks like we both grabbed and went 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugdozer Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Thinking about it, I should have put my Powertank light somewhere other than just on the ground to illuminate this picture, but oh well. Pointing at Comet Pons-Brooks with the moon and sea behind. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mognet Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 A rare photo of my setup in action. First time in two months it's been clear enough 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefk Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Spot the schoolboy error about to happen in this picture - setting up a bit earlier than usual to have a look at Mercury then Comet Pons-Brooks. Yep I did try and observe Mercury pointing over the bonnet of my car. Doh! The Berlebach Nix II does have a brilliant high perch “Mercury” setting though 👌🏻 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlcorAlly Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Beautiful night even with the full moon. I focused on my favourite doubles with Castor and Tegmine being the highlights of the evening. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 My collection at PAS , of a beautiful Vixen SD115S means that I am done, happy, and contented, for sure, and for the rest of my natural etc,etc At the moment I still have my ED103S and felt the same with that, but I was always aware of the bigger sibling. I had a hand in Dave's ( F15 Rules ) acquisition of his , quite without knowing it, and he has reciprocated because he had suggested how good it would be to find a discounted one at the show. On the strength of that I rang Bresser and asked and to my amazement they did, at a tremendous discount. They are both in perfect balance and a spell of decent sky will allow me to align them accurately. Dave liked it, even the ' blingy thingy ' on the Vixen, he said , but I like red, my car is red, unfortunately not a ferrari red ferrari....🤣 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefk Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 That is a fantastic looking set-up Steve @Saganite double bino's 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Thanks Joe. Your payment to me for the Berlebach Nix II , of course, went into the ' pot ' to purchase the Vixen 115.... Edited March 27 by Saganite 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Steve, looks great with the additions too, very nice indeed. The bonus is you survived the taking it home 😉 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 So far Al, so far.....🤞😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Really looks lovely Steve! And don't worry about anyone dropping you in it, everyone here has your back like their lives depend on it, because they probably do!! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Superb looking setup Steve 🫡🫡. I'll be fascinated to get your thoughts in due course regarding a comparison between your Superfox 115mm and the big APM 150mm.. I suspect they will both complement each other in different ways...but if only one survives longer term..my money is on the Vixen!😁😁 Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Wow lovely set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telescope40 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Steve @Saganite V V nice set up for sure. I do like the “ bling” if I’m honest. Had some nice Primaluce rings etc on a SW ED 150 I had a while back. Looked fab !! I can’t quite convince myself my FS128 would benefit from some red accents. Enjoy the views. As already noted. A report would be a great read. John 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Neal Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 The red bling goes quite well with the red Vixen lettering. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroobel Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) Final test before going anywhere. Preparation for M81 and M82. The small rig contains an ASI2600MC-Pro and a Carl Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm F/3.5 @ F/5.6. The lens is thanks to @Franklin, while both an ADM clamp and a long Losmandy plate are thanks to @steppenwolf. Edited March 29 by Vroobel 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB20 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Pup hunting 🐶 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whooshbang Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Shooting the Rosette! From light polluted London skies, high clouds and jet trails! Having fun though! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 First night with the Vixen would still be out if my power pack hadn't died. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) Class Brass this evening 🙂 Edited April 9 by John 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroGS Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 RedCat 61 on a ZWO AM5, imaging the M53 from Spain (Pixel Skies Astro remote observatory). Guiding is absolutely fantastic tonight. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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