What did the postman bring?

[cajen2]

3 minutes ago, SuburbanMak said:

Right then, let’s get this collimation malarkey sorted… 

Ha! Snap!

[SuburbanMak]

Just now, cajen2 said:

Ha! Snap!

Mine seems to be straight - when I rotate it in the EP the spot stays in the same place on the mirror which I’m taking as a good sign! 

[cajen2]

Mine too. The only downside I can see is that the dot doesn't 'disappear' into the hole when it's on target: the dot is too big. There doesn't seem to be any adjustment, unless someone knows better?

[SuburbanMak]

1 minute ago, cajen2 said:

Mine too. The only downside I can see is that the dot doesn't 'disappear' into the hole when it's on target: the dot is too big. There doesn't seem to be any adjustment, unless someone knows better?

Nice problem to have, my dot is nowhere near the target  

[cajen2]

Bit of fiddling and you"ll be fine. Doing the secondary first?

[cajen2]

Also, it's a bit cheap of AE not to have a reticule or cross-hairs on the white oval.

[Stu]

2 hours ago, cajen2 said:

Mine too. The only downside I can see is that the dot doesn't 'disappear' into the hole when it's on target: the dot is too big. There doesn't seem to be any adjustment, unless someone knows better?

Doesn’t need to disappear, in fact it’s easier if it doesn’t, just centralise it on the hole. My Hotech is the same. Also not sure that cross hairs are of any particular benefit? Maybe they help you see the hole from further away?

[SuburbanMak]

2 hours ago, cajen2 said:

Bit of fiddling and you"ll be fine. Doing the secondary first?

The laser packed up pretty much straight away - switch seems poorly made. That’s going back… 

Meanwhile got to here with Cheshire & Cap. 

[cajen2]

 

10 minutes ago, SuburbanMak said:

The laser packed up pretty much straight away - switch seems poorly made. That’s going back… 

Meanwhile got to here with Cheshire & Cap. 

That's a pity, not to mention a PITA. I've us d mine to collimate both scopes.

 

41 minutes ago, Stu said:

Doesn’t need to disappear, in fact it’s easier if it doesn’t, just centralise it on the hole. My Hotech is the same. Also not sure that cross hairs are of any particular benefit? Maybe they help you see the hole from further away?

Yes, it's a bit difficult to see from the other end of the scope. A couple of cross-hairs would have been very helpful.

[Alan White]

Not the post person today but dear Mrs W and Oxfam book shop

A Venus book, much appreciated 

[Knighty2112]

1 hour ago, Alan White said:

Not the post person today but dear Mrs W and Oxfam book shop

A Venus book, much appreciated 

Looks interesting Alan. Good find! 👍🏻

[cajen2]

Here's a tip for anyone wanting a cheap scope cover:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09CZKKG8K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

It's a chiminea cover and fits my StellaLyra 8" dob as if it had been made for it! It's very strong, well made and has a drawstring and ventilation pockets, plus some straps for ground stakes. And all for a measly £15 (because it's not an astronomy product!). I wouldn't leave my scope out for extended periods in all weathers, regardless of the kind of cover, but it's great when you want to leave your scope outside for a while - star parties, for example.

 

Edited April 10, 2022 by cajen2

[Knighty2112]

And to add to my lunar atlas collection of books, arriving this morning came the 2004 edition of Antonin Rukl’s updated version of the Atlas of the Moon, which was bought off fleabay and is pretty much in pristine condition. Considering what some sites are asking for this book 2nd or third hand I got it for a snip! The only substantial difference from earlier versions of Rukl’s Atlas of the Moon is that the maps are drawn in blue instead of red in earlier versions, which is supposed to make it easier to read with a red light. This was reprinted by Sky and Telescope.

 

 

 

[Franklin]

30 minutes ago, Knighty2112 said:

2004 edition of Antonin Rukl’s updated version of the Atlas of the Moon

Nice, looks like a bigger, better version of the Moon, Mars and Venus book.

[Knighty2112]

8 minutes ago, Franklin said:

Nice, looks like a bigger, better version of the Moon, Mars and Venus book.

It does indeed look like a bigger version. I have a copy of the Concise Guide of the Constellations too which is a similar size book as your Moon, Mars and Venus book, The Constellations book is illustrated by Ruckl too. Had it since the early 80’s and only just noticed the other day that he was the illustrator for it too.The illustrations that Rukl does of the moon are much better than the constellations charts though by far, although there is some very good information contained in such a small book.

[Franklin]

54 minutes ago, Knighty2112 said:

The Constellations book is illustrated by Ruckl too

Yes, I got both the Hamlyn Concise guides back in the early 80's and they're still going strong. I've always liked and used Rukls lunar illustrations but now I'm older and my eyesight is not getting any better it may be time to get the larger impression of his work, as in the book you have.

[tooth_dr]

Chroma packaging is something else!

 

[Astro_Dad]

Flocking paper arrived for another astro  project in between clear nights - starting with the area opposite the focuser on the Dob. All in for these incremental upgrades 🙂!

[Ags]

Introducing... the Solarizer!

[Alan White]

5 hours ago, Knighty2112 said:

And to add to my lunar atlas collection of books, arriving this morning came the 2004 edition of Antonin Rukl’s updated version of the Atlas of the Moon, which was bought off fleabay and is pretty much in pristine condition. Considering what some sites are asking for this book 2nd or third hand I got it for a snip! The only substantial difference from earlier versions of Rukl’s Atlas of the Moon is that the maps are drawn in blue instead of red in earlier versions, which is supposed to make it easier to read with a red light. This was reprinted by Sky and Telescope.

 

 

 

That's nice Gus, not jealous at all.....well just a little bit.
Nice condition, good find.
I keep looking but always baulk at the higher prices.

[Knighty2112]

On 11/04/2022 at 19:57, Alan White said:

That's nice Gus, not jealous at all.....well just a little bit.
Nice condition, good find.
I keep looking but always baulk at the higher prices.

Yeah, there are some silly prices asked for this on some sites. Put in an offer for this for £30 on fleabay which was accepted by the seller, so chuffed I got it for that price.

Edited April 12, 2022 by Knighty2112

[Alan White]

Postie Pete's buddy today, only just opened everything later this afternoon as busy with life.

Two Classified purchases to make one TV Bino Pair at 25mm


 

And a @FLO purchase of a new DeLite at 9mm.
Just a couple more to go when funds allow or Mrs W allows extra spending, which at the present time is unlikely due to 1000’s of reasons.

Edited April 12, 2022 by Alan White
Added pictures

[StuartT]

I'll tell you what the postman is bringing tomorrow tho...

An Edge HD 9.25" 🙂🙂🙂

 

 

[bosun21]

On 10/04/2022 at 01:10, cajen2 said:

Here's a tip for anyone wanting a cheap scope cover:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09CZKKG8K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

It's a chiminea cover and fits my StellaLyra 8" dob as if it had been made for it! It's very strong, well made and has a drawstring and ventilation pockets, plus some straps for ground stakes. And all for a measly £15 (because it's not an astronomy product!). I wouldn't leave my scope out for extended periods in all weathers, regardless of the kind of cover, but it's great when you want to leave your scope outside for a while - star parties, for example.

 

Do these actually cover the base as well or just the tube? Thanks 

[cajen2]

2 hours ago, bosun21 said:

Do these actually cover the base as well or just the tube? Thanks 

Mine goes right down to the ground. I did a lot of careful measuring before ordering!