What did the postman bring?

[John]

13 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Same here... that “haze” turned into a full on proper fog 😬Still, got 90mins on the moon and Mars too and an excellent view through the new dob 👍Hope you got some good views 😃

Until the fog showed up, the views were superb !

 

[Ships and Stars]

My TS Optics fork-mount arrived for the giant obsy bins from Germany in under 48hr. I went for it now in case things get pricier after January. So much uncertainty. 

This is a much more refined set-up than my home-made fork mount and holds the 7.2kg bins near zenith effortlessly. So far. It seems well made though.

The max payload is 8kg I think, so I'm nearing the limit, but will report back if there are any issues in a binocular observing report soon.

I also picked up an 80mm Vixen rail to attach the bins to the mount, a dimmable low power red LED torch and a large sheet of red film from RVO as it was all in stock, quick shipping there too, thank you!

Edited November 27, 2020 by Ships and Stars

[Alan64]

Today, I'm scheduled to receive this, direct from China, and via AliExpress: a TMB 4mm planetary...

I got fed up waiting, for months, for Agena Astro in California to get more in stock, and under the BST marque.  AA is the only source for them here in the U.S. 

In addition, I'm getting it for a little over half of the price that AA charges for it.  However, I have no idea what's going to be in that package once it arrives.  It could be a counterfeit, or a second...

...or a package filled with hair-clips.

I also ordered the 6mm, just a day or two ago, for slightly less outlay, but it hasn't been loaded onto the junk yet.

The 4mm will arrive none too soon, and for the upcoming union of Jupiter and Saturn.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

On 25/11/2020 at 16:10, Pryce said:

The postman was nice today.  He delivered my EQ6-R Pro! 

 

Everything on this photo will have first light very soon! 

Far too many wires and cables for me. I think I'll stick to eyeballs only. Great mount though!

 

[DaveL59]

Today the man in red knocked at the door and handed me a package that contained this.

Direct from China via Ali arrived in 5 days. Should be handy for the odd easy/lazy snapshot via the eyepiece 🙂 

[garryblueboy]

I’m waiting for a Very big box to arrive from OVL via Fed-Ex 

[Davey-T]

Been posted before but with Christmas coming and maybe bringing presents from other folk worth noting.

Dave

[CMR]

I’m waiting for a van to deliver my first ever telescope... was originally leaning towards a Skyliner 150p or 200p but after considering moving it around from place to place I went for the Explorer 150p instead. Just need it to be delivered so I can get started!

[John]

22 hours ago, Deadlake said:

How much weight does it save you over the steel tripod you have?

Further to my earlier response, having now actually weighed the things, rather than guessing () I find that the Berlebach Uni 28 weighs in at 7.5kg compared to the EQ6 steel tripod plus 8 inch pillar total of 10 kg. So that's a useful weight saving

 

[HollyHound]

1 hour ago, Davey-T said:

Been posted before but with Christmas coming and maybe bringing presents from other folk worth noting.

Dave

Thanks for this, will keep a watchful eye out.

I am surprised that OFCOM (or whoever monitors these things) allow a premium rate number with that kind of initial charge... I can think of no legitimate reason why any number should have a billing rate so high 😮

[GlenH]

Hello

He brought me this yesterday. And yes it was full of clouds....full overcast in London.

CS

Glen

[johninderby]

8 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Thanks for this, will keep a watchful eye out.

I am surprised that OFCOM (or whoever monitors these things) allow a premium rate number with that kind of initial charge... I can think of no legitimate reason why any number should have a billing rate so high 😮

Don’t think the company actually exists and it is purely a scam. 🤔

[HollyHound]

1 minute ago, johninderby said:

Don’t think the company actually exists and it is purely a scam. 🤔

Oh totally, but even so, how can a premium number exist in the UK regulated telecoms system that has that kind of instant charge attached to it... that needs addressing 😬

[gilesco]

5 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Oh totally, but even so, how can a premium number exist in the UK regulated telecoms system that has that kind of instant charge attached to it... that needs addressing 😬

You can, if you're with BT, but I suspect with most telcos, bar premium rate numbers from your line, it doesn't cost anything to put into place.

There should be some IVR that allows you to know the cost of a premium rate call before you actually get connected.

[johninderby]

Premium rate phone numbers are indeed a scandel that needs addressing by the authorities although not really a subject for this forum. 🤬

[LongJohn54]

2 hours ago, Davey-T said:

Been posted before but with Christmas coming and maybe bringing presents from other folk worth noting.

Dave

According to the police this scam was shut down in 2005.   All email warnings about it since then are hoaxes.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/hoax-email-from-pds-parcel-delivery-service

Edited to change text to a link

Edited November 27, 2020 by LongJohn54

[Highburymark]

Had a birthday this week and was given a rather lovely collection of 50 postcards, each featuring a historical space/astronomical image. They are not just beautiful - but fascinating too. Thought they might appeal to SGL members so have attached details.
Should confirm that I have no connection with the publisher. 

[PeterW]

Nice. I (finally) got a polariser for solar wedge use from FLO... back order, seems have come by Yak over the mountains... nice big sunspot groups to try it on (if the clouds clear)!

Peter

[tooth_dr]

A small improvement on the standard SW focuser —> a dual speed version 

 

 

[garryblueboy]

Good old reliable Fed Ex trouble is I was in all day especially waiting for  this so angry right now 

[Tiny Clanger]

Yesterday, an unexpected delivery by the postie of a little far eastern thingummy I ordered 10 days ago which had an expected delivery date in January ...

Now I need to think about making a setting circle ...

 

[Steve Clay]

10 hours ago, Tiny Clanger said:

Yesterday, an unexpected delivery by the postie of a little far eastern thingummy I ordered 10 days ago which had an expected delivery date in January ...

Now I need to think about making a setting circle ...

 

I've got the same one. Works a treat with the setting circles on the sky tee.

Used this to create the circle

https://www.blocklayer.com/protractor-printeng.aspx

Steve

Edited November 28, 2020 by Steve Clay

[garryblueboy]

After yesterday’s debacle I called the depot and just collected it I can see why he didn’t want to walk a few hundred yards but no excuse I was in 😡

Edited November 28, 2020 by garryblueboy

[Davey-T]

Early Christmas prezzy, good BF deal, can't have too many shiny new tools 😂

Dave

[david_taurus83]

This is my 4th one of these!

I think I'm past my mid life AP crisis and don't foresee any rash selling up spree in the near future again!