AMcD Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, AMcD said: After an attempt to capture the Rosette Nebula with a OSC camera reminded me of just how heavy the light pollution is when imaging from the heart of the city, I hope this delivery from the postman today will offer some help... Every now and then the postman and fate coincide, allowing newly delivered equipment to be tried out the same day it arrives. All I can say about the L-Extreme is wow! Just, wow! This was the first 5 minute sub-frame of the Rosette Nebula through my C8 with Hyperstar: Edited February 18, 2021 by AMcD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 16:42, laudropb said: Finally got round to unpacking the boxes. Unfortunately we are getting some building work done at the moment, so I could not set it all up. Full pictures will be shown in the AZ100 dedicated site. Wowzer, my dream set up, wonderful. Please let us know how it goes once you are builder free. Something in common, we have notable building works started, in moving all the packing boxes, I managed to cocoon the scopes to no longer allow access, very poor plan on my part indeed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Alan White said: Wowzer, my dream set up, wonderful. Please let us know how it goes once you are builder free. Something in common, we have notable building works started, in moving all the packing boxes, I managed to cocoon the scopes to no longer allow access, very poor plan on my part indeed. Could be a while ever first light Alan. Weather forecast is grim for the next week. Only to be expected I suppose. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanderfish Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Big brother of the 6"... The Stellalyra 8" Classical Cassegrain! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Lovely....enjoy 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanMak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Today the postman brought a little wide-field ST80 mate for the 127 Mak. That’s it I definitely don’t need any more gear now... unless I upgrade to an EQ mount that takes both scopes of course, then, I could buy a wedge to the AZ GTi for photography, & then... This is never going to end is it? 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, SuburbanMak said: This is never going to end is it? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanMak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, johninderby said: It’s weird, I mean it’s not like any other hobby involves this much gear... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Try meesing about in the world of 1:6 scale tanks sometime. Would have saved a bit buying a Takahashi TOA-130NFB instead of this Tiger build.. 🙀🙀🙀 Edited February 19, 2021 by johninderby 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanMak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 @johninderby that is an impressive bit of engineering! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, johninderby said: Try meesing about in the world of 1:6 scale tanks sometime. Would have saved a bit buying a Takahashi TOA-130NFB instead of this Tiger build.. 🙀🙀🙀 There's no handle that I can see on this... unless it's internal 🤣 That is impressive though 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, SuburbanMak said: Today the postman brought a little wide-field ST80 mate for the 127 Mak. That’s it I definitely don’t need any more gear now... unless I upgrade to an EQ mount that takes both scopes of course, then, I could buy a wedge to the AZ GTi for photography, & then... Well they definitely go together well... use mine together all the time (the binoculars are optional)👍 1 hour ago, SuburbanMak said: This is never going to end is it? Uh, no... Welcome to the Astronomy Anonymous group... whatever you thought you needed to buy, think again 🤣 Edited February 19, 2021 by HollyHound Added photo 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, HollyHound said: There's no handle that I can see on this... unless it's internal 🤣 That is impressive though 👍 It’s already too heavy to lift. 🙀 When finished will need a hydraulic lift table to lift it up to work on it and ramps to load it onto the table. About 170kg when finished. 🙀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanMak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) @HollyHound Oh wow, that's fantastic! I have to do that...there's SO much additional spending potential there I don't even know where to begin! Edited February 19, 2021 by SuburbanMak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardaze Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, SuburbanMak said: @HollyHound Oh wow, that's fantastic! I have to do that...there's SO much additional spending potential there I don't even know where to begin! I need to stop looking at all these potential toys and remind myself, that there's no good weather forecast for the next week anyway... need to carry on painting..😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Slippery slope? Well, you know what they say - once the avalanche has started it's too late for the pebbles to vote 😜 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, SuburbanMak said: @HollyHound Oh wow, that's fantastic! I have to do that...there's SO much additional spending potential there I don't even know where to begin! If your a bit green fingered, get planting out those money trees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Arrived safely today (thanks Neil 👍)... a Baader Genuine Ortho 12.5mm 😀 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantooine Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 5 hours ago, SuburbanMak said: It’s weird, I mean it’s not like any other hobby involves this much gear... Oh dear it’s not only me. Fender acoustic, 56 strat, fender esquire, fender broadcaster and 2 les Paul’s 😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantooine Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, johninderby said: Try meesing about in the world of 1:6 scale tanks sometime. Would have saved a bit buying a Takahashi TOA-130NFB instead of this Tiger build.. 🙀🙀🙀 That’s great. I sometimes help my mate with his hetzer and Sherman priest. Get it finished 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 16:42, laudropb said: Finally got round to unpacking the boxes. Unfortunately we are getting some building work done at the moment, so I could not set it all up. Full pictures will be shown in the AZ100 dedicated site. nexus is awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I am just wondering g how to charge it. What do you use 1 minute ago, faulksy said: nexus is awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 16:58, HollyHound said: Two more eyepieces to add to the "minimal" set I had planned, that's now turning into two "minimal" sets 😮 Is it possible to have just one Ethos... please tell me they like living alone 🤞🤣 they hate being on there own, you need the 8 and 21 now 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 12:28, Barry-W-Fenner said: Afternoon all. By Bresser AR102S arrived in great condition today courtesy of @Commanderfish - I now wait patiently for my mount & tripod to arrive. And even more patiently for the weather to improve!!! Im now going to knock on the door of the *frac owners club thread* and see if they finally let me in 🙂 Regards Baz nice finder baz 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 18/02/2021 at 14:04, AMcD said: After an attempt to capture the Rosette Nebula with a OSC camera reminded me of just how heavy the light pollution is when imaging from the heart of the city, I hope this delivery from the postman today will offer some help... is that the aurora in the midlands 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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