What did the postman bring?

[Stardaze]

2 minutes ago, Robindonne said:

I would personally start with a 50 mm

Interesting take, what would be your reasoning? It would be purely for wide visual use to compliment my 10" dob.

[A McEwan]

58 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

Interesting take, what would be your reasoning? It would be purely for wide visual use to compliment my 10" dob.

I think Robindonne is refering to the sitting on it side of things....

 

[Stardaze]

Yes of course... working at the same time = not paying enough attention. It's been a long week, I'll get my coat 😂

Edited March 19, 2021 by Stardaze

[iapa]

So, just opened these for the 1st time:

• ASI294MC-cool,
• ASI74mm,
• ASI Miniguide scope,
• ASI EAF and finally,
• ASIAir-Pro

Mounted onto my Skywatcher Equinox ED80 Pro APO with Skywatcher 0.85 FF/FR

The focuser adapter required a couple of M3 x 10mm hex head replacement bolts, not a perfect fit but does feel secure.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

Nothing very exciting or expensive today... A water resistant molle pouch for the Talentcell battery powering the AZGTI and a Union Jack to attach. 

[faulksy]

my colimation concentric circles thing came today from ts optics. good service only 4 days and no tax charges

[Dean Hale]

1 hour ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

A water resistant molle pouch

i have exactly the same bum bag - sorry molle pouch  🙂 for the talent cell too although a different badge

Edited March 19, 2021 by Dean Hale

[Telescope40]

Hello.  DHL geezer late this afternoon. The return of my AZ100 with encoders fitted and a Nexus DSC unit. Sent it off last Friday.  Cracking turnaround by the guys at Rowan. 

John 

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

35 minutes ago, Dean Hale said:

i have exactly the same bum bag - sorry molle pouch  🙂 for the talent cell too although a different badge

Bum bag indeed... It's a Tactical Compact Water-Splash Resistant Multi-Purpose EDC Utility Pouch! 😉

I still have a couple of flag shoulder patches kept for posterity, but they're a bit small for a statement piece... 🙄

[Barry-W-Fenner]

2 hours ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

Nothing very exciting or expensive today... A water resistant molle pouch for the Talentcell battery powering the AZGTI and a Union Jack to attach. 

I like it SSC very patriotic 👍

[Newforestgimp]

Deep Sky Dad 12v DC HUB that somebody on here put me onto after my tinternet searches gave nothing...

oh and some VW Currywurst for the bbq.

 

[StevieDvd]

Cue jokes for VW servicing old bangers and recommending sleeveless attire 😂

[HollyHound]

Arrived today from a fellow forum member, and in superb condition, thank you 👍

TV Nagler 3-6mm Zoom 😃

I had one of these last summer, then sold it, as most of it was too much mag for my StellaMira 80mm f/10 and way too much for the C5 or Mak at the time.

However, i figure that as a true grab and go setup this would go very nicely with a lightweight 76mm f/7.5 scope, giving 95x to 190x, much more appropriate... fortunately such a scope is on its way 😃

Edited March 20, 2021 by HollyHound

[JeremyS]

8 hours ago, HollyHound said:

Arrived today from a fellow forum member, and in superb condition, thank you 👍

TV Nagler 3-6mm Zoom 😃

I had one of these last summer, then sold it, as most of it was too much mag for my StellaMira 80mm f/10 and way too much for the C5 or Mak at the time.

However, i figure that as a true grab and go setup this would go very nicely with a lightweight 76mm f/7.5 scope, giving 95x to 190x, much more appropriate... fortunately such a scope is on its way 😃

Will go nicely with the Tak FC 76 DCU 👍🏻
I find them a great combo

[HollyHound]

59 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Will go nicely with the Tak FC 76 DCU 👍🏻
I find them a great combo

Thanks... That’s what I hoped, it does seem to have a good range of magnification for this scope. I’ve also confirmed that both my Panoptic 24mm and 15mm are parfocal with the zoom. This is useful, as I understand the focuser has quite limited travel and so better to have eyepieces that are close to each other 👍

Edited March 20, 2021 by HollyHound

[callisto]

On 20/03/2021 at 09:22, Newforestgimp said:

Deep Sky Dad 12v DC HUB that somebody on here put me onto after my tinternet searches gave nothing

Hi there,

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take for delivery from Deep Sky Dad?

Thanks,

Mark

[Newforestgimp]

9 minutes ago, callisto said:

Hi there,

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take for delivery from Deep Sky Dad?

Thanks,

Mark

No problem,

inside of a week, I’ll admit I was a little nervous but can’t fault the communications and the service.

gives me confidence for any gear at a higher price.

[callisto]

6 minutes ago, Newforestgimp said:

No problem,

inside of a week, I’ll admit I was a little nervous but can’t fault the communications and the service.

gives me confidence for any gear at a higher price.

Cheers, thanks for that 👍

 

Mark

[callisto]

23 minutes ago, Newforestgimp said:

gives me confidence for any gear at a higher price

Sorted, just ordered 

[Newforestgimp]

45 minutes ago, callisto said:

Sorted, just ordered 

What did you go for ?

[callisto]

22 minutes ago, Newforestgimp said:

What did you go for ?

Sorry 😄...The 12v DC Hub

[Dean Hale]

Wanted something to hold a star chart or tablet and I stumbled across this post for star chart stands. £14 from Amazon and it's actually ok. If it works in reality not sure. If not i can always take up the recorder.

[geordie85]

Just a little extra storage to back up my imaging data.

6 tb external hard drive.

[Nakedgun]

On 19/03/2021 at 11:23, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

Nothing very exciting or expensive today... A water resistant molle pouch for the Talentcell battery powering the AZGTI and a Union Jack to attach. 

 

Funny, I just had delivered two of these on Thursday, for attachment to my photography backpack as a means of carrying water bottles while hiking.

[Nakedgun]

4 hours ago, Dean Hale said:

Wanted something to hold a star chart or tablet and I stumbled across this post for star chart stands. £14 from Amazon and it's actually ok. If it works in reality not sure. If not i can always take up the recorder.

 

I use a standard music stand for this purpose, very similar to this item.