What did the postman bring?

[JeremyS]

48 minutes ago, Wyvernp said:

Looks a little ridiculous on the eq6-r though.

Actually I think that your set-up looks eminently sensible. A great set up, in fact.

This would be ridiculous:

Edited April 7, 2020 by JeremyS

[JamesF]

8 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Actually I think that your set-up looks eminently sensible. A great set up, in fact.

This would be ridiculous:

Yeah, I reckon you're going to need to move that counterweight up a bit.

James

[tooth_dr]

15 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Actually I think that your set-up looks eminently sensible. A great set up, in fact.

This would be ridiculous:

Perfect combo 😂

[Telescope40]

Hello. As per my analysis paralysis post a few days back. Trigger was pulled after receiving advice from the forum. 
Geoptik Nadira observers chair from RVO. 
Arrived this morning and already in use 

John 

[Wyvernp]

1 hour ago, JeremyS said:

Actually I think that your set-up looks eminently sensible. A great set up, in fact.

This would be ridiculous:

Haha ok, yep. That is tiny!

[Gina]

Ridiculous??? Nah.  When I put my single widefield imaging rig on the EQ8 - that looked ridiculous!!  🤣

Edited April 7, 2020 by Gina

[PeterW]

Impressively scientific definitely!

Peter

[Ags]

4 hours ago, Gina said:

When I put my single widefield imaging rig on the EQ8 - that looked ridiculous!! 

That's only a 9 on the Redonkulous scale. Here's an "11".

https://astrobites.org/2016/05/25/kelt-the-extremely-little-telescope/

From Wikipedia: 

Each KELT telescope consists of a wide field (26 degrees by 26 degrees) medium format telephoto lens with a 4.2 cm aperture, mounted in front of a 4k x 4k Apogee CCD. Each can also be equipped with an alternative narrower field (10.8 degrees by 10.8 degrees) lens with a 7.1 cm aperture for a narrow angle campaign mode. KELT-North uses an Apogee AP16E camera, while KELT South uses an Apogee U16M. The optical assemblies and cameras are mounted on Paramount ME mounts manufactured by Software Bisque.

Edited April 7, 2020 by Ags

[PeterW]

My entry, the StarSense auto align camera on an EQ6, didn’t even need a counterweight. A mount that knows exactly where it is pointing, shame no one else can share the view 😉

 

peter

[Nikodemuzz]

The postman brought an eagerly awaited package today: CEM60 + Berlebach Planet from FLO. My spouse gasped "that thing is gorgeous!" when she saw it.  It is indeed a beautiful piece of kit. Can't wait to get it under the stars!

[JeremyS]

43 minutes ago, Nikodemuzz said:

The postman brought an eagerly awaited package today: CEM60 + Berlebach Planet from FLO. My spouse gasped "that thing is gorgeous!" when she saw it.  It is indeed a beautiful piece of kit. Can't wait to get it under the stars!

I think you hit upon an important point here @Nikodemuzz.

My experience is that other members of the family appreciate the look of Berlebach products. To the extent that they don't mind having them around so much.

I presume you opted for the darker wood stain version, rather than doing it yourself? It seems to blend with the colour of the wood in your door frame and sideboard 🙂

 

[Nikodemuzz]

2 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

I think you hit upon an important point here @Nikodemuzz.

My experience is that other members of the family appreciate the look of Berlebach products. To the extent that they don't mind having them around so much.

I presume you opted for the darker wood stain version, rather than doing it yourself? It seems to blend with the colour of the wood in your door frame and sideboard 🙂

 

I think you are right, Jeremy. Although aesthetics probably shouldn't be a deciding factor, it certainly is a factor when the all-important approval from significant others is concerned. 😃 Luckily with these Berlebach products I don't think you really have to sacrifice much for the pleasing looks. The tripod is absolutely rock solid, and the price was quite competitive in its class as well IMO. 

I requested the darker color from FLO, as Berlebach gives these options at their website. It was no problem. Perhaps slightly longer lead time, but I'm not sure if even that was affected. Highly recommended.

We have a lot of furniture with similar colours, but I don't think I want to have the gear in the living room... I'll have to consider it. 🤔😏 

[johninderby]

There are those of us that own a Berlebach tripod and the rest that wish they owned one. 😁😁😁

But seriously they are worth every penny and I’ve never regretted buying one. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Edited April 8, 2020 by johninderby

[JeremyS]

1 minute ago, johninderby said:

There are those of us that own a Berlebach tripod and the rest that wish they owned one. 😁😁😁

But seriously they are worth every penny and I’ve regretted buying one. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Agreed.

I was trying to find the "show us your Berlebach" thread 🤔

[johninderby]

1 minute ago, JeremyS said:

Agreed.

I was trying to find the "show us your Berlebach" thread 🤔

That “wood” be a good idea. 😁

 

 

I’ll get my coat. 🤪

[Fozzie]

1 hour ago, Nikodemuzz said:

The postman brought an eagerly awaited package today: CEM60 + Berlebach Planet from FLO. My spouse gasped "that thing is gorgeous!" when she saw it.  It is indeed a beautiful piece of kit. Can't wait to get it under the stars!

That planet is stunning in that shade... what shade is it if you don't mind me asking?

[JeremyS]

OK @johninderby, @Nikodemuzz and many others. we how have the following thread:

 

[JeremyS]

29 minutes ago, johninderby said:

That “wood” be a good idea. 😁

That's plane ridiculous 🙂

 

[Nikodemuzz]

16 minutes ago, Fozzie said:

That planet is stunning in that shade... what shade is it if you don't mind me asking?

It's the "nutwood brown". The shade does make a lot of difference in my opinion, too!

[mikeDnight]

It was a nice surprise to find that Mr postman had dropped of my latest Moon fix. Johann Krieger's MOND ATLAS, hard back. Though it isn't really an atlas, it does contain 35 superb observational sketches made by Krieger, who has to be one of the finest selenographers of all time. 

Edited April 8, 2020 by mikeDnight

[johninderby]

5 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

That's plane ridiculous 🙂

 

All right I’ll take a liitle bit off then. 😁😁😁

[JeremyS]

3 minutes ago, johninderby said:

All right I’ll take a liitle bit off then.

I saw that one coming 🙂

 

[johninderby]

4 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

I saw that one coming 🙂

 

He’s sharp this one. 😀😀😀

[JeremyS]

28 minutes ago, johninderby said:

He’s sharp this one. 😀😀😀

Well, it does go against the grain. 

Edited April 8, 2020 by JeremyS

[johninderby]

8 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Well, it do go against the grain. 

Arrrrrrgh !!! 🤣🤪🙄