What did the postman bring?

[JeremyS]

TeleVue Nagler 9 mm Type 6.

I'm a late-comer to the TV stable. What I like about many of the TV EP's is that they are relatively compact, compared to some of their bulkier brethren. This makes them a bit more convenient for travel.

[Alan White]

Nice EP @JeremyS , one of several left of my wish list.

As you say very compact and lightish for the FL and FW.

 

[Alan White]

2 hours ago, johninderby said:

Something along these lines then. 😁

That’s more like it John, none is this May business.

1 hour ago, Gina said:

FLOods  🤣

Very good Gina, short and simple tag line.

 

[Alan White]

2 hours ago, Stu said:

Looks good Alan, you just cost me £7 for one of those, very handy. Thanks!

@Stu always happy to help others spend money,

at £7 you got away light.

[johninderby]

I just make my own step up converters using a standard module. Even cheaper if ordered dorect from China.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XL6009-Step-Up-Boost-Power-Supply-DC-DC-Adjustable-Converter-Arduino-EX-LM2577/262598327314?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D1652f2545a2f406d8503a51a4366cda9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D400858208676%26itm%3D262598327314%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[Stu]

4 minutes ago, johninderby said:

I just make my own step up converters using a standard module. Even cheaper if ordered dorect from China.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XL6009-Step-Up-Boost-Power-Supply-DC-DC-Adjustable-Converter-Arduino-EX-LM2577/262598327314?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D1652f2545a2f406d8503a51a4366cda9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D400858208676%26itm%3D262598327314%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

For £7 delivered I'll save the time John

[Gina]

I use those too.

[Gina]

Arrived in th post this morning - a couple of M8 x 200mm coach bolts to hold a bracket for my observatory roof automation.  Well, one for that use the other for stock (2 was minimum order).

[Piero]

For my dobson:

[Sky-searcher]

WO binoviewers delivered today. Wasn’t going to purchase yet as not next on my wish list, but couldn’t resist when I saw these little used Binos at a good price. Hope they work for me 🤞

[JeremyS]

I've fallen in love with Berlebach wooden tripods.

A Berlebach Report has just arrived. Intended to be used with my SW AZ GTi and Tak FC76 DCU. The tripod and head together are easily carried in one hand and the Tak OTA in the other (although I wouldn't necessarily recommend this! 🙂 )

 

 

 

Edited July 22, 2019 by JeremyS

[JeremyS]

Another small Camkix eyepiece case - the 3rd I have. Pluckable foam makes for easy customising, bit the case is only thick enough for narrow profile 1.25-inch eyepieces.

[Alan White]

18 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

I like Berlebach wooden tripod too, but presently have none due to finances.

That is a tidy set up Jeremy.
Have not seen the small counterweight used before, how have you done that?

 

[Piero]

Really nice, indeed!

[JeremyS]

7 minutes ago, Alan White said:

Have not seen the small counterweight used before, how have you done that?

Hello Alan, I got the counterweight bar from Astroboot (simply screws into the AZ GTi) and the counterweight itself is from Skywatcher:

 

[geordie85]

The postman kindly delivered this today. 

[LukeSkywatcher]

Please please please buy more astro gear. Lots more. This heatwave is killing me. Not as hot here as last year, but it's not far off it.

[geordie85]

4 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

Please please please buy more astro gear. Lots more. This heatwave is killing me. Not as hot here as last year, but it's not far off it.

That's what I keep telling the wife, but she's not having it

[Gina]

Too hot for me too!

[johninderby]

Clear blue skies, solar scope at the ready and it’s too flippin hot to use it. 😩

I’ve retreated to the bedroom as it has air con and watching TV with a cold drink to hand. 👍🏻

Edited July 23, 2019 by johninderby

[Craney]

Handing over the baton....

New arrival,  just in time for the holidays.     Picture taken with the outgoing ( lens scratched ) Canon G16....

It has a few astro features to keep me happy whilst up in the mountains.

[Dark Vader]

Ordered these on Sunday - turned up today. 67 quid delivered... well, I say delivered. Left outside the front door hoping I got to them before some light fingered geezer had 'em away would be more accurate!

There may be a report on how good the clouds look later..... 😂😂

[Paul M]

You can never have too many scopes, I've heard said. So not wanting to be left behind, this was delivered by internal mail. An unwanted gift for a friend from his wife. Used only 2 times, both by me! The MD bought from them as a combined Birthday/Christmas present!

Grab and go, innit

I wrote about its first light here: 

 

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

I've treated the Startravel 120 to a Sky-Watcher 2" Di-Electric Star Diagonal...

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/diagonals/skywatcher-di-electric-star-diagonal.html

The sun's started poking through so fingers crossed I can test it tonight!

 

 

 

 

[discardedastro]

Finally got a Cheshire/sight-tube for my 'scope so I can do my secondary collimation perfectly - the FLO premium one, since the Catseye one is pricey and on a long lead time.

Plus a Catseye spotting template for my 200mm primary and a hotspot. I'll get an autocollimator eventually - but it's going to be great to nail down the secondary and get the mirrors perfect before I embark on replacing my focuser...