What did the postman bring?

[PeterW]

@Stu a little metal thread and you can make any glove “smartphone compatible”… I upgraded a pair of glove liners I use so I don’t need you go without any gloves when out!

 

Postie just delivered this, bought it cheap 😉😉!

Actually bought as it contains a lot of useful/interesting non-year/non-North America specific info/guidance and observing lists that I was after!

Peter

 

[Dark Vader]

Not exactly for Christmas, but arrived on the 23rd. As a result of a recent payout from a former employer coinciding with FLO knocking 50 quid off, I decided to upgrade my eyepieces.

As is usually the case, the weather has been shocking since 🙄

[JeremyS]

3 hours ago, Stu said:

A pair of gloves with finger tips which allow you to use a phone. 

What did you have in mind Stu?

😊

[UKDiver]

30 minutes ago, Dark Vader said:

Not exactly for Christmas, but arrived on the 23rd. As a result of a recent payout from a former employer coinciding with FLO knocking 50 quid off, I decided to upgrade my eyepieces.

As is usually the case, the weather has been shocking since 🙄

Don't worry, I sure the weather will improve.

Then mine arrive!

Edited December 28, 2021 by UKDiver

[bottletopburly]

Aperture mask from Deepskydad for my 200pds , fits a treat 

[Stu]

10 hours ago, Dark Vader said:

Not exactly for Christmas, but arrived on the 23rd. As a result of a recent payout from a former employer coinciding with FLO knocking 50 quid off, I decided to upgrade my eyepieces.

As is usually the case, the weather has been shocking since 🙄

Very nearly snap! I got the 3.5, 5, 7 and 10mm. Still yet to do anything other than look at them ☹️

[Stu]

Just tried the LZOS in the case and it fits nicely, quite snug.

[Dark Vader]

24 minutes ago, Stu said:

Very nearly snap! I got the 3.5, 5, 7 and 10mm. Still yet to do anything other than look at them ☹️

Nice! Yep, frustratingly still in their boxes. I thought about the 7 but I'm pretty well covered for 6-8 mm. Gonna check with SWMBO if I can get away with a 24mm Panoptic in a few weeks 

[John]

7 minutes ago, Dark Vader said:

Nice! Yep, frustratingly still in their boxes. I thought about the 7 but I'm pretty well covered for 6-8 mm. Gonna check with SWMBO if I can get away with a 24mm Panoptic in a few weeks 

I hope that short peek though mine a couple of weeks back has not been a bad influence on you 

[Franklin]

8 minutes ago, John said:

17 minutes ago, Dark Vader said:

24mm Panoptic in a few weeks 

I hope that short peek though mine a couple of weeks back has not been a bad influence on you 

I managed a short session on Orion with my, new to me 24Pan, in the SD81s. Nothing to say really - pretty speechless - WOW! Got to get that set up on Dartmoor is now on my bucket list.😀

[Dark Vader]

10 minutes ago, John said:

I hope that short peek though mine a couple of weeks back has not been a bad influence on you 

Quite possibly John, quite possibly. 😎

The XW 30 is cheaper but a 2". Everything else I've got is 1.25", question is, do I want to change adapters?

[John]

1 minute ago, Dark Vader said:

Quite possibly John, quite possibly. 😎

The XW 30 is cheaper but a 2". Everything else I've got is 1.25", question is, do I want to change adapters?

Yes, it's a dilemma

 

[Astro_Dad]

Nice delivery today of a couple of books recommended on other threads - should keep me going for the year ahead… note the continued cloud cover until around New Year’s Day from my location (scope nights forecast) so brushing up on theory seems to be the way to go!

[Stu]

17 hours ago, bottletopburly said:

Aperture mask from Deepskydad for my 200pds , fits a treat 

Hope you didn’t cause the thumb injury when fitting it 😉

[Stardaze]

A few days late but had this and human universe off the mother in law for Christmas. Full of pretty pictures for a simpleton like me 🙂 

[Stu]

11 hours ago, Franklin said:

I managed a short session on Orion with my, new to me 24Pan, in the SD81s. Nothing to say really - pretty speechless - WOW! Got to get that set up on Dartmoor is now on my bucket list.😀

Good, aren’t they? 😀

[Stu]

22 hours ago, JeremyS said:

What did you have in mind Stu?

😊

I’m trying to imagine what you googled to find that image! 🤪🤣

[JeremyS]

Just now, Stu said:

I’m trying to imagine what you googled to find that image! 🤪🤣

Trying to work out how my mind functions is likely to result in you being locked down with a Thorazine drip for 36 hours, Stu 🤣

[bottletopburly]

1 hour ago, Stu said:

Hope you didn’t cause the thumb injury when fitting it 😉

Lol no that was my brummie screwdriver 

[Mr Spock]

35mm extension tube. Purchased to extend the length of my Barlow.  With my 102mm, 2" x2 ED Barlow, 35mm extension, 10mm 2" to 1.25" adaptor, my 9mm ortho gives exactly x200. Perfect!

[Dave scutt]

Not the postman as I had to collect it.

I managed to find a used skytee II mount with ADM saddles 😁. 

[Sunshine]

On 28/12/2021 at 07:26, Dark Vader said:

Not exactly for Christmas, but arrived on the 23rd. As a result of a recent payout from a former employer coinciding with FLO knocking 50 quid off, I decided to upgrade my eyepieces.

As is usually the case, the weather has been shocking since 🙄

Whoa what a haul! enjoy those, it isn't every day any one of us recieves 4 beauties like that!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Not strictly the postman but for Christmas as a gift from my future SIL.

A lovely fleece jacket with fleece lining,hood with draw strings and that zips up to my nose. Deep pockets to keep EPs lovely and snug in the winter. I wear it around the house now. Cheaper than Central heating.

This image doesn't do it justice. It's Soo warm. The outer layer is more of a fluffy wool texture. Same on the inside.

Edited December 29, 2021 by LukeSkywatcher

[Dave scutt]

30 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

Not strictly the postman but for Christmas as a gift from my future SIL.

A lovely fleece jacket with fleece lining,hood with draw strings and that zips up to my nose. Deep pockets to keep EPs lovely and snug in the winter. I wear it around the house now. Cheaper than Central heating.

This image doesn't do it justice. It's Soo warm.

Just the thing for Ireland 

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

5 hours ago, Stardaze said:

A few days late but had this and human universe off the mother in law for Christmas. Full of pretty pictures for a simpleton like me 🙂 

That's actually a great book. Good arm exercise too.  Enjoy the read. 👍