What did the postman bring?

[fozzybear]

2 minutes ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

No mate. Tried the adapters in two laptops to no avail. It's OK at least I learnt how to use the camera menus etc. Time saved for next time. 😀

ok

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

1 hour ago, LeeHore7 said:

Can you format it in a pc first maybe then put in dslr 

My furious caveman head went on and not to be beaten by wonky tech, certain drawers and cupboards were turned upside down. Lo and behold a donkey's years old pocket camera containing a 4GB SD card was found... and it worked. We have lift off! 🤪🤩😁🤳👍

[fozzybear]

3 minutes ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

My furious caveman head went on and not to be beaten by wonky tech, certain drawers and cupboards were turned upside down. Lo and behold a donkey's years old pocket camera containing a 4GB SD card was found... and it worked. We have lift off! 🤪🤩😁🤳👍

Houston we have lift off.......;)

 

[AstroNebulee]

1 hour ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

My furious caveman head went on and not to be beaten by wonky tech, certain drawers and cupboards were turned upside down. Lo and behold a donkey's years old pocket camera containing a 4GB SD card was found... and it worked. We have lift off! 🤪🤩😁🤳👍

I thought I heard the caveman language ftom here lol, I'm pleased you managed to source an sd card on your treasure hunt, I hope you manage to get a bigger card sorted for next time. I think the max size card for a 450d is 32gb. Let us know how you got on tonight 👍📷🔭🌌

[Barry-W-Fenner]

A Canon 250d for my wife. She would like to get some nice pics of the kids and the garden.

I may have to look into what accessories I will require to connect the 250 to the 300p 😁

[wibblefish]

Since it was showing as close to the cheapest its been on Amazon for a few years I decided to splash on a complement to my Pocket Sky Atlas ... I appreciate phone apps are probably better but I am enjoying paper maps! 🔭

[AdeKing]

The nice DPD guy dropped off a couple of Oklop carry bags of one for my ED120 and the other for my Altair 102 f/11.

As I find that I use the size and bulk of the flight cases for these two OTAs as an excuse for not using them, I thought I'd get padded carry cases to reduce the bulk and remove the chance to use that particular excuse.

Sadly, the bag for the 102 f/11 is a bit tight with the CNC tube rings attached and looks like it probably won't accommodate a handle even with the slimmer and lighter Skywatcher 102mm tube rings, but I haven't tried it yet so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Apart from the slightly tight dimensions I'm very happy with the quality and think they'll do what I wanted them to do.

Edited April 6, 2021 by AdeKing

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

2 hours ago, AdeKing said:

The nice DPD guy dropped off a couple of Oklop carry bags of one for my ED120 and the other for my Altair 102 f/11.

As I find that I use the size and bulk of the flight cases for these two OTAs as an excuse for not using them, I thought I'd get padded carry cases to reduce the bulk and remove the chance to use that particular excuse.

Sadly, the bag for the 102 f/11 is a bit tight with the CNC tube rings attached and looks like it probably won't accommodate a handle even with the slimmer and lighter Skywatcher 102mm tube rings, but I haven't tried it yet so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Apart from the slightly tight dimensions I'm very happy with the quality and think they'll do what I wanted them to do.

The Oklop bags are decent quality and not terribly expensive. I've had the bag for small telescopes a couple of years. It's now evolved into my astro accessory bag.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

Oooh Manfrotto gear, how posh am I?

Maybe not... a very used but cheap, clean and working Manfrotto Art 134 monopod. Extending to 163cm, with the adapter and bins added it is perfect for my 6' 1/2" height.

[JeremyS]

2 hours ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

Oooh Manfrotto gear, how posh am I?

Maybe not... a very used but cheap, clean and working Manfrotto Art 134 monopod. Extending to 163cm, with the adapter and bins added it is perfect for my 6' 1/2" height.

If you’re into Nordic walking, you’ll need a second one of those 😊

[JeremyS]

Tripod for the Pocket Borg. Aka observatory in your pocket

 

[Steve Clay]

DHL dropped off 2nd dual Rowan saddle and counterweight bar for my Az100.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

19 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

If you’re into Nordic walking, you’ll need a second one of those 😊

A second one of those, stretcher, oxygen and a stiff tot of rum... 🙄😁

[HollyHound]

Forgot to post a box shot, but this arrived last week and I fitted it this morning... a FeatherTouch Micro Pinion focuser for the Tak FC-76DCU 😃

Tested it just now (daytime) and it does feel really good... Not that the standard focuser is bad, just like a fine focuser 👍

Edited April 6, 2021 by HollyHound

[Sky-searcher]

Observing seat? As i have a sloping garden, the usual observing seat isn’t suitable. While observing the moon recently while high in the sky I found it getting uncomfortable to stay at the binoviewers for any length of time. I grabbed an off cut of 4x2 & sat with that behind me. I was able to concentrate on the views easily for long periods. The idea of a shooting stick came to mind & found this one used on fleabay. Seems like it’s going to be a good buy! 

[AstroNebulee]

15 minutes ago, HollyHound said:

Forgot to post a box shot, but this arrived last week and I fitted it this morning... a FeatherTouch Micro Pinion focuser for the Tak  FC-76DCU 😃

Tested it just now (daytime) and it does feel really good... Not that the standard focuser is bad, just like a fine focuser 👍

What no box shot! 😉 That's half the fun there 👍

[F15Rules]

7 hours ago, AdeKing said:

Sadly, the bag for the 102 f/11 is a bit tight with the CNC tube rings attached and looks like it probably won't accommodate a handle even with the slimmer and lighter Skywatcher 102mm tube rings

Wot...no handle, Ade??? 😱😂

Dave

[wulfrun]

Postie brought me a pluck-foam flight case for my EPs and bits, room for a couple more yet:

[JeremyS]

56 minutes ago, Sky-searcher said:

Observing seat? As i have a sloping garden, the usual observing seat isn’t suitable. While observing the moon recently while high in the sky I found it getting uncomfortable to stay at the binoviewers for any length of time. I grabbed an off cut of 4x2 & sat with that behind me. I was able to concentrate on the views easily for long periods. The idea of a shooting stick came to mind & found this one used on fleabay. Seems like it’s going to be a good buy! 

Just make sure it’s the right way up before sitting down 😬

[AdeKing]

44 minutes ago, F15Rules said:

Wot...no handle, Ade??? 😱😂

Dave

Yeah, not sure that I can get a grip on that fact yet Dave. 🤣

 

[Rob]

Meade 5000 UHD Eyepiece

Fresh in from the US. Looking forward to trying this version out!. 

 

[Neil H]

The seagull right angle just came , so now to get it to fit the polar scope 

Jim on here said he can 3D print an adapter if I need one thanks Jim will be in touch 

[Dean Hale]

The book - Astronomical wonders and a diagonal in a nice box. It's tiny. The only Takahashi product i shall own for the foreseeable future. Funds are due to be diverted to the hospitality sector as i wish to see Family and Friends and be merry.

Edited April 7, 2021 by Dean Hale

[Zummerzet_Leveller]

I've got one... Although it's the cine version it is virtually unused. After market hood though as the seller had lost it with the box.

[Marki]

So, this happened ;). I'll put a proper unboxing post up in the Discussion SCope/Whole Setups section later ... .