callisto 481 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Actually arrived Saturday gone....Nice set of Baader Narrowband Filters (thanks to Midnight_Lightning) to dip my toes into N/B Imaging 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 2,639 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Oooooo What's this... double box.... Ikle white frac... This looks a totally different proposition than the f11... lovely white powder coat.. very tactile.. 14 Link to post Share on other sites
callisto 481 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Very nice indeed Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreeze 158 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Another Aliexpress bargain - and it came with a free red filter. Not bad for a tenner! The screws are for modifying an electric focuser for my 127 Maksutov ( the one on youtube) David 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Dantooine 772 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Fozzie said: Oooooo What's this... double box.... Ikle white frac... This looks a totally different proposition than the f11... lovely white powder coat.. very tactile.. Yessssss.. this telescope is getting quite a following. Welcome to the club. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
HollyHound 830 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 27/10/2020 at 19:40, F15Rules said: A nice oldish Helios Evolution 90mm F10 refractor (forerunner of the Skywatcher Evostar) for grab and go. It is in really nice condition, very lightweight and with a nice smooth focuser, which I've enhanced with a couple of spare Tak FS focuser knobs! The 90mm is a worthwhile upgrade to an 80mm, but slimmer than a 100mm, and the few reviews I have seen or heard of this scope were very positive. I gave the scope a good clean and took the objective out to clean both sides. It's a cemented doublet and has cleaned up beautifully. Just need to drill out two new Tak mount compatible holes on the dovetail, but am planning to get a lightweight altaz mount to go with it.. You'll love this for grab and go... it's similar to my StellaMira 80mm f/10 and I love that scope for lunar, planetary and just plain old "looking around" too 2 Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 23/10/2020 at 20:57, teoria_del_big_bang said: Not strictly Astro related but will at least keep me awake when those long dark CLEAR nights come (they will come won't they ? ) Steve And spend the rest of the night going to the loo Link to post Share on other sites
teoria_del_big_bang 1,471 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, reezeh said: And spend the rest of the night going to the loo Ah well yes there is that, but at my time of life that seems to be the case whether I have had anything to drink or not and whether I go to bed or not. Steve Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 15/10/2020 at 19:41, Barry-W-Fenner said: Time to start thinking about keeping those toes warm Nice! And if I can make a recommendation to anyone who is wondering as to how to keep warm: I suggest a pocket warmer that runs off lighter fuel, such as by Zippo and Whitby. EBay is a good source of them; they have replaceable burners that last and the fuel is cheap. A few times I've had a warmer run for fifteen hours or more even though the maximum quoted time is 12. The only two downsides are that they can smell like a cigarette lighter and because they use combustion they output water as a byproduct. If interested, just search for Zippo / Whitby hand or pocket warmers on there. The replacement burners are interchangeable so no worries about compatibility No, I'm not a seller or dealer; just making a recommendation and suggestion, because I don't believe in ones that are electrically powered and rechargeable as they're probably worse than those that use lighter fluid for the environment and economics. I work outdoors, so I use these things regularly when it gets cold. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesF 17,678 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Insulated clothing already?! I'm still wearing shorts and t-shirts most of the day (I have preferred something longer to keep my knees warm in the evening for the last couple of weeks, I admit). And no, I am not a postie :D James Link to post Share on other sites
DaveL59 2,643 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, reezeh said: Nice! And if I can make a recommendation to anyone who is wondering as to how to keep warm: I suggest a pocket warmer that runs off lighter fuel, such as by Zippo and Whitby. EBay is a good source of them; they have replaceable burners that last and the fuel is cheap. A few times I've had a warmer run for fifteen hours or more even though the maximum quoted time is 12. The only two downsides are that they can smell like a cigarette lighter and because they use combustion they output water as a byproduct. If interested, just search for Zippo / Whitby hand or pocket warmers on there. The replacement burners are interchangeable so no worries about compatibility No, I'm not a seller or dealer; just making a recommendation and suggestion, because I don't believe in ones that are electrically powered and rechargeable as they're probably worse than those that use lighter fluid for the environment and economics. I work outdoors, so I use these things regularly when it gets cold. Very neat, I had to go google that to see how it works. The thought of putting something alight in my pocket isn't an idea I'd normally have lol Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 minute ago, JamesF said: Insulated clothing already?! I'm still wearing shorts and t-shirts most of the day (I have preferred something longer to keep my knees warm in the evening for the last couple of weeks, I admit). And no, I am not a postie James I'm an ex-postie, indoors though but I almost always am wearing shorts (it's a Post Office tradition, you know!) But any weapon against the cold is a good thing: after all we hoomans are tropical creatures! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, DaveL59 said: Very neat, I had to go google that to see how it works. The thought of putting something alight in my pocket isn't an idea I'd normally have lol It kind of smoulders; actually it's a catalytic reaction. And no, they don't get so hot as to burn if you follow the instructions: particularly putting the thing in the bag to reduce air getting to the things 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pixies 1,009 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, reezeh said: Nice! And if I can make a recommendation to anyone who is wondering as to how to keep warm: I suggest a pocket warmer that runs off lighter fuel, such as by Zippo and Whitby. EBay is a good source of them; they have replaceable burners that last and the fuel is cheap. A few times I've had a warmer run for fifteen hours or more even though the maximum quoted time is 12. The only two downsides are that they can smell like a cigarette lighter and because they use combustion they output water as a byproduct. If interested, just search for Zippo / Whitby hand or pocket warmers on there. The replacement burners are interchangeable so no worries about compatibility No, I'm not a seller or dealer; just making a recommendation and suggestion, because I don't believe in ones that are electrically powered and rechargeable as they're probably worse than those that use lighter fluid for the environment and economics. I work outdoors, so I use these things regularly when it gets cold. Right! Thanks. That's my Christmas pressie sorted! Link to post Share on other sites
markse68 1,582 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) An interesting looking book by our very own @WJC courtesy of @Grumpy Martian- thanks Martin and a beautiful leather pencil case just the right size for a pencil and eraser pencil for sketching- all the way from Latvia Edited October 29, 2020 by markse68 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
markse68 1,582 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) misposted Edited October 29, 2020 by markse68 Link to post Share on other sites
banjaxed 908 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Pixies said: Right! Thanks. That's my Christmas pressie sorted! If you don’t want the smell then I recommend the USB rechargeable hand warmers. I have poor circulation and these are the most effective and convenient hand warmers I have ever used, in fact I have 2 pairs to make sure I am never without. Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Magenta 1,930 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 something I've been on the lookout for for a couple of years, for my Skymax 180: (thanks to @AndyThilo ) 10 Link to post Share on other sites
globular 260 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Nice item Magnus. You beat me to it when it was posted in the classified, so I got this instead... and it is surprisingly good. Nice shake free focusing by running my finger up or down the tie. Recommended (Note to self: repaint garage floor) Edited October 29, 2020 by globular 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, banjaxed said: If you don’t want the smell then I recommend the USB rechargeable hand warmers. I have poor circulation and these are the most effective and convenient hand warmers I have ever used, in fact I have 2 pairs to make sure I am never without. They're the type I don't like unless you can replace the battery easily Link to post Share on other sites
reezeh 350 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, Captain Magenta said: something I've been on the lookout for for a couple of years, for my Skymax 180: (thanks to @AndyThilo ) These things should be standard issue on SCTs! Link to post Share on other sites
DaveL59 2,643 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, globular said: Nice item Magnus. You beat me to it when it was posted in the classified, so I got this instead... and it is surprisingly good. Nice shake free focusing by running my finger up or down the tie. Recommended (Note to self: repaint garage floor) Nice idea, just be careful if it ever ends pointed upward that you don't take yer eye out tho 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RobertI 2,649 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Something for Luna and Mars.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Nigella Bryant 3,015 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Will people stop buying stuff, the weather is even worse Edited October 29, 2020 by Nigella Bryant 6 Link to post Share on other sites
banjaxed 908 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 53 minutes ago, reezeh said: They're the type I don't like unless you can replace the battery easily They are rechargeable so the batteries don’t need changing. You can also charge your phone and they have a built in light. Link to post Share on other sites
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