Birthday list time again

[Peco4321]

It's here again, another year older but another opportunity to buy more Astro gear. So here's my requests (not to you, to my wife and kids, but if any of you really want to surprise me ......)

Bins - I've seen some 2nd hand for £30 but think these look good value new, and they would enhance my sessions while imagining I can lay back and gaze:

http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/celestron-skymaster-15-x-70-observation-binoculars.html

New intervelometer as mine is only a shutter release do no timings except bulb from the camera settings:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01N1PLTFZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493537916&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=canon+1100d+intervalometer&dpPl=1&dpID=41UfGkqLm-L&ref=plSrch

Observing chair, Possible extra request, top two are more important:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0000DH7KA/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

So, any experience of these , thoughts and comments appreciated, thanks

Peter  

 

 

[laudropb]

I have had one of these seats for 3 years and it's still going strong. I added a little padding for extra comfort. Well worth the money.

[Peco4321]

I've read these bins are a bit heavy to hold all the time, can anyone advise?  I would be using them to assist finding things, also general browsing around while imaging, probably stood or sat. 

[oobydooby]

On 30/04/2017 at 08:46, Peco4321 said:

It's here again, another year older but another opportunity to buy more Astro gear. So here's my requests (not to you, to my wife and kids, but if any of you really want to surprise me ......)

Bins - I've seen some 2nd hand for £30 but think these look good value new, and they would enhance my sessions while imagining I can lay back and gaze:

http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/celestron-skymaster-15-x-70-observation-binoculars.html

New intervelometer as mine is only a shutter release do no timings except bulb from the camera settings:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01N1PLTFZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493537916&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=canon+1100d+intervalometer&dpPl=1&dpID=41UfGkqLm-L&ref=plSrch

Observing chair, Possible extra request, top two are more important:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0000DH7KA/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

So, any experience of these , thoughts and comments appreciated, thanks

Peter  

 

 

You might save yer missus some lolly.  I have an interval wotsit going for the cost of postage. PM me with model of camera if interested.

I recently purchased a 15x 50 binoculars similar to those you are looking for and suggest they will not be easy to hand hols.  Movement will be shaky at beast and will not be very good for meaningful observation.  I reccomend a photo tripos at the very least to ensure steady viewing.

[Peco4321]

Astronomy wise, this year, the list is settled:

Celestron 15x70 bins

Intervelometer, still deciding on wired or wireless 

Annual subscription to Astronomy Now, just got this months and its cracking.