Barry-W-Fenner Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I'm a very lucky boy today. I managed to source a prestine 2nd hand 2" William Optics diagonal. Thanks to all that helped me decide on a 2" Oh and my bongos arrived to! And another surprise, A clear sky for all hopefully, what a beautiful day! 👍 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzybear Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said: I'm a very lucky boy today. I managed to source a prestine 2nd hand 2" William Optics diagonal. Thanks to all that helped me decide on a 2" Oh and my bongos arrived to! And another surprise, A clear sky for all hopefully, what a beautiful day! 👍 the bongo's are for solar work? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said: I'm a very lucky boy today. I managed to source a prestine 2nd hand 2" William Optics diagonal. Thanks to all that helped me decide on a 2" Oh and my bongos arrived to! And another surprise, A clear sky for all hopefully, what a beautiful day! 👍 Bongos, eh?😊. Word will soon get around on the SGL Jungle drums!🥁😋😁. I'm also trying to figure out if the bongos are Tiny, or if the diagonal is Mahoosive!! Dave 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCN_Sean Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 The Star Adventurer 2i I've had backordered since January appeared today, wasn't expecting it to be honest (especially as the shop aren't that communicative), so no playing to be done tonight. At least the forecast doesn't say cloud for tomorrow, but that'll change... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry-W-Fenner Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, F15Rules said: Bongos, eh?😊. Word will soon get around on the SGL Jungle drums!🥁😋😁. I'm also trying to figure out if the bongos are Tiny, or if the diagonal is Mahoosive!! Dave "show us your bongos" thread incoming 😁 They are 6" and 7" in diameter. That might help put the diagonal into perspective, it's a big old lump compared to the standard 1.25" supplied that's for sure. I've just fitted it, can't wait to try it shortly 👍 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzybear Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said: "show us your bongos" thread incoming 😁 They are 6" and 7" in diameter. That might help put the diagonal into perspective, it's a big old lump compared to the standard 1.25" supplied that's for sure. I've just fitted it, can't wait to try it shortly 👍 could use them on this maybe 300mm bino scope http://www.deep-sky.co.uk/telescopemaking/tm18.htm my old club Edited March 30, 2021 by fozzybear 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzybear Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, fozzybear said: could use them on this maybe 300mm bino scope http://www.deep-sky.co.uk/telescopemaking/tm18.htm my old club one of the duo was a mirror maker the other a dab hand at fabrication a great pair of blokes who knew their talent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said: "show us your bongos" thread incoming 😁 Excuse me, this is a family site Barry. 🤣 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iapa Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Barry-W-Fenner said: "show us your bongos" thread incoming 😁 They are 6" and 7" in diameter. That might help put the diagonal into perspective, it's a big old lump compared to the standard 1.25" supplied that's for sure. I've just fitted it, can't wait to try it shortly 👍 Would that be exclusive to bongs, or also include the likes of a Bohran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Found this on the Precision Drum Company website. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzybear Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, iapa said: Would that be exclusive to bongs, or also include the likes of a Bohran? looked are these the same bodhran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iapa Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, fozzybear said: looked are these the same bodhran Mine was made by https://www.belgarth.com/bodhrans.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Had a Belgarth bodhran once. Very nice it was too. 👍🏻 Have the parts for a bodhran. Could be used for part of a truss dob I suppose. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) This nice cap arrived in the post today. There’s no doubt it’s a very nice cap, and I paid 12 whole pounds for it, but I was under the distinct impression that it generally came with a free 4” Televue refractor. Imagine my disappointment... Edited March 30, 2021 by Captain Magenta 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Captain Magenta said: This nice cap arrived in the post today. There’s no doubt it’s a very nice cap, and I paid 12 whole pounds for it, but I was under the distinct impression that it generally came with a free 4” Televue refractor. Imagine my disappointment... Watch out Magnus, you’ll be sporting @mikeDnight’s hairstyle next 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager 3 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Captain Magenta said: This nice cap arrived in the post today. There’s no doubt it’s a very nice cap, and I paid 12 whole pounds for it, but I was under the distinct impression that it generally came with a free 4” Televue refractor. Imagine my disappointment... Contact TV or the seller and inform that you received your cap but the frac hasn't arrived yet 🙂 . Edited March 31, 2021 by Voyager 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Captain Magenta said: This nice cap arrived in the post today. There’s no doubt it’s a very nice cap, and I paid 12 whole pounds for it, but I was under the distinct impression that it generally came with a free 4” Televue refractor. Imagine my disappointment... Oooooh, I didn't know you could buy these on their own, it's a really nice cap. My wife and I had to fight over the cap that came free with our scope. I wanted to wear it yesterday but I think my wife won the cap fight, if memory serves. Yours came is very posh wicker packaging for £12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) The postman brought a nice Celestron 32mm Plossl, bought from fellow SGL member @F15Rules. The postman also brought my OIII filter from FLO. Weather is looking promising tonight except the bright moon! Edited March 31, 2021 by Kon 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1964 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 DHL delivered a long package today containing goodies to use with a new telescope that arrived at the weekend... First Horizon Tripod is so much sturdier than the aluminium AZ mount that came with the Skywatcher 90 /910 refractor and significantly more versatile. I was a bit worried despite the reassurance from Auntie FLO that a 'standard' photo tripod would suit the 90/500 I now have, but it sits like a dream and is easy to adjust. Of course, it is cloudy outside and no clear skies forecast for the next week, but I am so looking forward to giving my new rig first light! If you are all unlucky, I will also post comments on the new refractor as well... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) A Synta 8-24 zoom for my smartphone setup. Same as the Celestron branded zoom but just cheaper. 🙂 Wanted a zoom with a t thread on the top to use with my TS smartphone holder. The TS holder is really solid as it’s basically an ali plate with an adaptor at one end to attach to the t thread on the eyepiece. Zero flexing. Dead easy to set up the phone as well. 👍🏻 Edited April 1, 2021 by johninderby 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDvd Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, johninderby said: A Synta 8-24 zoom for my smartphone setup. Same as the Celestron branded zoom but just cheaper. 🙂 Wanted a zoom with a t thread on the top to use with my TS smartphone holder. The TS holder is really solid as it’s basically an ali plate with an adaptor at one end to attach to the t thread on the eyepiece. Zero flexing. Dead easy to set up the phone as well. 👍🏻 .... Doppelgänger (1969 film) 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iapa Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, StevieDvd said: Doppelgänger (1969 film) 🙂 Very badly acted it was too, fortunately Gerry Anderson general stuck with his marionettes (well Sylvias) Edited April 1, 2021 by iapa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) AKA Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun outside of the UK. http://www.scifimoviepage.com/journey-farside.html And if you ate really, really, really bored. 😁 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-Far-Side-Sun-DVD/dp/B001B2S3RI/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=journey+to+the+far+side+of+the+sun&qid=1617287339&s=dvd&sr=1-4 Edited April 1, 2021 by johninderby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A cute little baby sister for the FC-76DCU has just arrived... at first I thought they’d delivered something else, as the package is so small (compared to my 76) 🤣 For super wide field, some astrophotography and to pack for holidays (where I want more than binoculars)... a Takahashi FS-60CB 😃 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, HollyHound said: A cute little baby sister for the FC-76DCU has just arrived... at first I thought they’d delivered something else, as the package is so small (compared to my 76) 🤣 For super wide field, some astrophotography and to pack for holidays (where I want more than binoculars)... a Takahashi FS-60CB 😃 Lovely lovely. Perhaps the Q1.7 x next. Makes a super FS 60 Q 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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