What did the postman bring?

[Deadlake]

Thanks to @Space Hopper for the MaxBright II, currently unobtainable. Helped fund your Tv eyepiece : 35mm Panoptic? 😉

  

Edited September 7, 2021 by Deadlake

[chrispj]

I'm sorry for bringing the rain that's forecast for the rest of the week. 

 

Fine focus adjust for my Bresser AR102L and a Pentax XW 7mm, again for the gas giants and those tight doubles... 😃

 

[Newforestgimp]

A big boy mount Eek 😬…

[Alan White]

A new cousin to the 30 and 18mm APM UFF.
I notice that APM now have a very TV like black box, made me chuckle.

Plays nicely with the XW's and works ok with my glasses.
 

[callisto]

Yay...After a couple of weeks wait I've got my replacement worm screw for my GP mount...now just have to get the bent one out 😅

 

Edited September 8, 2021 by callisto
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[ItsmeMaw]

My baby was finally delivered!

Between time saving the funds and the two months waiting while it was back ordered, I feel like an elephant father. Close to 2 years!

And the images you see of one doesn't do it justice!

It really is a beast. 

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

25 minutes ago, ItsmeMaw said:

My baby was finally delivered!

Between time saving the funds and the two months waiting while it was back ordered, I feel like an elephant father. Close to 2 years!

And the images you see of one doesn't do it justice!

It really is a beast. 

That's a bonnie baby! 

[Stardaze]

On 07/09/2021 at 20:04, chrispj said:

I'm sorry for bringing the rain that's forecast for the rest of the week. 

 

Fine focus adjust for my Bresser AR102L and a Pentax XW 7mm, again for the gas giants and those tight doubles... 😃

 

It’s all I’ve been using for the last few weeks, really love this EP, hope you enjoy too.

[Stardaze]

Last bit of spend for the season… 

Telegizmo cover for leaving in the shed after an evening and finally got the 1:10 micro focuser unit. Really will be so much better in micro adjusting focus on the planets. Had a few niggles installing like most people seem to but a good search on here helped. Bring on the clear evenings.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Stardaze

[johninderby]

On 07/09/2021 at 20:04, chrispj said:

I'm sorry for bringing the rain that's forecast for the rest of the week. 

 

Fine focus adjust for my Bresser AR102L and a Pentax XW 7mm, again for the gas giants and those tight doubles... 😃

 

Just remember to fit the extra grub screw when you fit the fine focus knob.

[Stardaze]

12 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Just remember to fit the extra grub screw when you fit the fine focus knob.

Yup, that was the bit I’d missed John and wondered why the micro knob wasn’t doing anything. I found your post you linked thanks  😊

[johninderby]

I blame the Bresser instructions for fitting the knob. They really are rubbish with rubbish photos that mean many miss the grub screw fitting bit. 

[Stardaze]

@johninderbynoticing that the tube isn’t as smooth as it was earlier. Is a little grease recommended or is that a no no?

[Stardaze]

8 minutes ago, johninderby said:

I blame the Bresser instructions for fitting the knob. They really are rubbish with rubbish photos that mean many miss the grub screw fitting bit. 

Can’t believe they miss that vital point.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Stardaze

[johninderby]

9 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

@johninderbynoticing that the tube isn’t as smooth as it was earlier. Is a little grease recommended or is that a no no?

Try adjusting the four screws around the locking knob which should smooth things out. Only tiny adjustments needed.

[johninderby]

12 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

Can’t believe they miss that vital point.

It is shown in step 4 of the instructions but the photo could be a lot ckearee.

[Ricochet]

21 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

@johninderbynoticing that the tube isn’t as smooth as it was earlier. Is a little grease recommended or is that a no no?

Since you installed the fine focus? Try (re)tightening the hex screws that hold the fine focuser to the shaft. Mine keep undoing slightly and then there's a bit of play that results in a loose-tight-loose sort of feel. 

[PeterW]

Some darkness to hang on the washing line to block out (some) of the streetlights.

Peter

[Pixies]

On 08/09/2021 at 15:29, callisto said:

Yay...After a couple of weeks wait I've got my replacement worm screw for my GP mount...now just have to get the bent one out 😅

 

Can I ask where you got this from?

[Stardaze]

42 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Try adjusting the four screws around the locking knob which should smooth things out. Only tiny adjustments needed.

As in these John?

Edited September 10, 2021 by Stardaze

[johninderby]

8 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

As in these John?

Yes, they’re the ones. 👍🏻

[F15Rules]

Arrived today..

Vixen LV 8-24mm Zoom, in almost new condition. Gets great reviews and is the same as the one that Tele Vue own- branded some years ago.

Feels quite lighweight but nicely made, with continuous zoom (no clickstop), and has NO undercut on the barrel!👍🤩

Has 40-60mm degree range with 60deg at 8mm setting.

Shown here with my 5, 10 & 20mm LVs, all made in Japan.

I look forward to comparing the Vixen zoom with my Carton Japan 7-21mm, which has similar fov but feels significantly heavier.

Dave

 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2021 by F15Rules
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[Franklin]

I had a Vixen LV zoom for a while Dave. Excellent eyepiece.

[chrispj]

4 hours ago, johninderby said:

Just remember to fit the extra grub screw when you fit the fine focus knob.

Oh, that's where it goes! I thought it was a bit odd to have a spare screw included. 😆

[F15Rules]

1 hour ago, Franklin said:

I had a Vixen LV zoom for a while Dave. Excellent eyepiece.

Thanks Tim.

I really like the form factor and simplicity of the LV range. 

Just wish the weather would play ball so I could get them all out together for a proper session!

Dave