R26 oldtimer Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, wormix said: One issue I have now is the cooler doesn’t seem to be working, that’s probably a driver issue I guess. It probably is an older model without set point cooling which runs to the max. APT has no way of knowing what the Tec is doing. So feel the casing of the camera after 5-10 minutes, and if it is a bit warm, then the cooling works fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormix Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, R26 oldtimer said: It probably is an older model without set point cooling which runs to the max. APT has no way of knowing what the Tec is doing. So feel the casing of the camera after 5-10 minutes, and if it is a bit warm, then the cooling works fine. Thanks, I was beginning to suspect this as it warms up very quickly. Astoundingly it arrived this morning and I have clear skies here this evening so will hopefully get first light with it on its first day! Be interesting to see how it compares to my unmodified 600d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I received a nice brand new Celestron Omni 32mm plossl today..bought to make a matched low power binoviewing pair to go with my existing Morpheus 17.5mm pair. The Omni's are actually very nicely made eyepieces: they have nice large eye lenses with very well applied greenish coatings, a nice knurled type rubber grip on the barrel and pretty lightweight too. I had a quick first look tonight on the Moon and Mars. The latter was very bright indeed, too small an image scale to see much detail, but sharp. The Moon looked superb, with loads of sharp detail, great contrast and natural colour rendition. I'm very pleased with this pair! Dave 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeKing Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, F15Rules said: I received a nice brand new Celestron Omni 32mm plossl today..bought to make a matched low power binoviewing pair to go with my existing Morpheus 17.5mm pair. The Omni's are actually very nicely made eyepieces: they have nice large eye lenses with very well applied greenish coatings, a nice knurled type rubber grip on the barrel and pretty lightweight too. I had a quick first look tonight on the Moon and Mars. The latter was very bright indeed, too small an image scale to see much detail, but sharp. The Moon looked superb, with loads of sharp detail, great contrast and natural colour rendition. I'm very pleased with this pair! Dave I have a pair of these as well Dave and they make a very nice BV pair indeed. I'm sure that you'll enjoy them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Hopper Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Another image of my new APM 15mm (65º FOV) and 12mm (60º FOV) Ultra Flats, in situ in the Max2 Edited October 27, 2020 by Space Hopper 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Radius blocks for mounting a handle to the StellaLyra CC6 and a mini red torch. 🙂 Hamdle fitted to CC6. Edited October 27, 2020 by johninderby 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty2112 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, johninderby said: Radius blocks for mounting a handle to the StellaLyra CC6 and a mini red torch. 🙂 Just curious John. Where did you source your CC6 radius blocks from? Was it a UK site, or from the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Bryant Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Bought me a cat while I was trying to observe the sun 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Knighty2112 said: Just curious John. Where did you source your CC6 radius blocks from? Was it a UK site, or from the US? From ADM in the US. FLO sells the radius blocks and dovetail bar set. Perhaps worth asking if FLO could order in the radius blocks only. Sure it would be cheaper. Got hit with a £15.00 customs and handling fee. 🤬 https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adm-mini-dovetail-series/adm-mds-rc6-mds-series-dovetail-bar-for-6-rc-telescope.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 The belt mod kit for my NEQ6 Pro arrived today, along with the bearing removal tool. I start an 18 day shift break on Thursday, perfect timing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 36 minutes ago, Paul M said: The belt mod kit for my NEQ6 Pro arrived today, along with the bearing removal tool. Do let us know how you get on. I did this mod over the summer, but I'm really not sure I've got the worms set up perfectly yet. Unfortunately since I did the mod I've not really had sufficient time for experimentation. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mand1 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Today I got a humble t2 adapter for my dslr and an adapter for my Hyperion zoom to fit on to that. Going to have a go a solar imaging with the PST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, JamesF said: Do let us know how you get on. Sure will. I've read various blogs on this mod over the years, including the definitive Astro Baby tutorial from back in the day. And, and! the kit came with a wodge of instructions! What could possibly go wrong? 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantooine Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 17 hours ago, F15Rules said: I received a nice brand new Celestron Omni 32mm plossl today..bought to make a matched low power binoviewing pair to go with my existing Morpheus 17.5mm pair. The Omni's are actually very nicely made eyepieces: they have nice large eye lenses with very well applied greenish coatings, a nice knurled type rubber grip on the barrel and pretty lightweight too. I had a quick first look tonight on the Moon and Mars. The latter was very bright indeed, too small an image scale to see much detail, but sharp. The Moon looked superb, with loads of sharp detail, great contrast and natural colour rendition. I'm very pleased with this pair! Dave Those look very nicely made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantooine Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Space Hopper said: Another image of my new APM 15mm (65º FOV) and 12mm (60º FOV) Ultra Flats, in situ in the Max2 APM are putting out some decent eyepieces. I am very pleased with the on I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Not technically brought by the postman, I had to collect in person😊. A nice oldish Helios Evolution 90mm F10 refractor (forerunner of the Skywatcher Evostar) for grab and go. It is in really nice condition, very lightweight and with a nice smooth focuser, which I've enhanced with a couple of spare Tak FS focuser knobs! The 90mm is a worthwhile upgrade to an 80mm, but slimmer than a 100mm, and the few reviews I have seen or heard of this scope were very positive. I gave the scope a good clean and took the objective out to clean both sides. It's a cemented doublet and has cleaned up beautifully. Just need to drill out two new Tak mount compatible holes on the dovetail, but am planning to get a lightweight altaz mount to go with it.. Pleasantly surprised at the decent build quality, and with an application of Renaissance wax it has come up very nicely👍 Dave PS: I'm not planning to get a handle for this scope, before anyone asks!!😋 Edited October 27, 2020 by F15Rules 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagitta Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Sweet Zeiss W-PL 10/23's. Tried them out on Jupiter and now the Moon. Insane color fidelity, contrast and sharpness 😲.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, F15Rules said: Not technically brought by the postman, I had to collect in person😊. A nice oldish Helios Evolution 90mm F10 refractor (forerunner of the Skywatcher Evostar) for grab and go. Looks very nice Dave. Couple of things missing: 1. The remaining F/5? 2. Lick mark on the OG. Oh, and have you thought about a handle? 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Thanks Jeremy! 1. As I'm slowly shrinking as I get older, F10 probably better represents my physical reality than F15... 2. I prefer to clean off other people's lick marks than to add my own.. And finally... "Oh, and have you thought about a handle?" 2 hours ago, F15Rules said: PS: I'm not planning to get a handle for this scope, before anyone asks!!😋 Do please a chap's entire post before replying, old chap 😋 😁 Dave Edited October 27, 2020 by F15Rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallaxerr Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) An OVL 27mm extra flat EP. Nicely finished but of kit with a lovely large eye lens. Edited October 27, 2020 by parallaxerr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, F15Rules said: Thanks Jeremy! 1. As I'm slowly shrinking as I get older, F10 probably better represents my physical reality than F15... 2. I prefer to clean off other people's lick marks than to add my own.. And finally... "Oh, and have you thought about a handle?" Do please a chap's entire post before replying, old chap 😋 😁 Dave Nope, I did read it all Old boy 🤣 Edited October 27, 2020 by JeremyS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie alert Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Today?? Thanks Flo... clouds too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, JeremyS said: Nope, I did read it all Old boy 🤣 ...and yet you still persisted, what??😋😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globular Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I'm struggling to get a handle on what you are all on about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephilim Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Im a bit late with this one as I bought it a couple of weeks ago. My first astro purchase in 6yrs after deciding to pack it all in & now deciding not too 😃 Explore Scientific EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GOTO Mount. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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