What did the postman bring?

[bomberbaz]

Great piece of kit that. I currently use a concenter and would love to see how much more accurate this is.

[markse68]

56 minutes ago, bomberbaz said:

Great piece of kit that. I currently use a concenter and would love to see how much more accurate this is.

for me I couldn't focus on the concentre rings- I bought the regular one and I know they do a longer one for older eyes. So it works better in that respect for me. But the real magic is being able to adjust focus with a slider so you can accurately align on the focuser draw tube edge then shift the focus to each successive edge and zoom in for more accuracy- its a game changer I think. Makes it all so much easier and I think more accurate. Plus its a fixed "eye" that doesn't shift its perspective

Mark

[Mandy D]

An Oklop padded bag / backpack for my iOptron RC6. The bag is designed for a 180 MC, but is the perfect size for the RC6 with all the extension rings and focuser fitted.

Edited May 10, 2022 by Mandy D
additional info

[bosun21]

A new RACI to partner the telrad on my Maksutov and a 14mm Morpheus with a 12.5mm coming later this week 

 

[bomberbaz]

3 hours ago, markse68 said:

for me I couldn't focus on the concentre rings- I bought the regular one and I know they do a longer one for older eyes. So it works better in that respect for me. But the real magic is being able to adjust focus with a slider so you can accurately align on the focuser draw tube edge then shift the focus to each successive edge and zoom in for more accuracy- its a game changer I think. Makes it all so much easier and I think more accurate. Plus its a fixed "eye" that doesn't shift its perspective

Mark

I am seriously thinking about one. I have a hotech laser, concenter and cheshire. Think if I push the button the concenter and cheshire will go. 

[cajen2]

2 hours ago, bosun21 said:

A new RACI to partner the telrad on my Maksutov and a 14mm Morpheus with a 12.5mm coming later this week 

 

I do love my 12.5mil Morph....I'd get the 14 too but I already have a Pentax XW 14 and I can't justify both of them...😟 It's just a shame @FLO haven't got the other focal lengths.

Edited May 10, 2022 by cajen2

[Stu1smartcookie]

A nice couple of gifts to celebrate .. Firstly a Williams Optics 45 degree prism from @Stu a chance possibly to use it on the moon tonight , with the tripod fully extended  

secondly , a nice gift from my long suffering wife , who I believe actually loves astronomy as much as I do , but chooses not to show it in anyway .. a Star Adventurer 2i . Having bought a 70-300 lens a couple of weeks ago I am “hoping”to take some lovely photos . Hmm maybe a new tripod to go with the set up???? ( better wait a while for that 😂😂) 

Edited May 10, 2022 by Stu1smartcookie

[StarryEyed]

On 08/05/2022 at 22:32, bomberbaz said:

Collapsible stool for observing, intended use for sw steel tripod, skytee 2 and my fracs or giant bins. 

 

Surley calling it a collapsible stool is tempting fate! 

Edited May 11, 2022 by StarryEyed

[Alan White]

13 hours ago, StarryEyed said:

Surley calling it a collapsible stool is tempting fate! 

On a marketing point, indeed not a good name...But
for an insurance claim a very good name, ' we did say it was collapsible in its name your honour'

[bosun21]

My next new Morpheus delivered today along with a dielectric diagonal and a Morpheus/Hyperion carrying case, as i intend to acquire the full range.

 

[Starwatcher2001]

1 hour ago, bosun21 said:

My next new Morpheus delivered today along with a dielectric diagonal and a Morpheus/Hyperion carrying case, as i intend to acquire the full range.

Ooooh, that case is going to itch until you get them all 🙂

[StuartT]

On 06/05/2022 at 11:08, StuartT said:

ZWO off axis guider. Finally I can really start using my new Edge 9.25" 😃

It turns out they sent me the wrong one! 🤦‍♂️

With the ASI174mm guide camera this OAG has too small a prism and you get vignetting. SO annoying

So now they've sent the proper one. So I can finally get going

 

[StaceStar]

These actually arrived a few weeks ago, but i've slipped a disc in my neck...so they havent seen much use yet!

Altair 8" F/5 newt 

and a bargain OCAL Pro from FLO

and a Pegasus pocket powerbox advance!

 

[johninderby]

Something a bit different. A new debit card but with one of my moon pics on it. Free so why not.

BTW this is just the pic from the order not the actual card with my info on it. 

[AstroNebulee]

4 hours ago, StaceStar said:

These actually arrived a few weeks ago, but i've slipped a disc in my neck...so they havent seen much use yet!

Altair 8" F/5 newt 

and a bargain OCAL Pro from FLO

and a Pegasus pocket powerbox advance!

 

Lovely lot of goodies, hopefully your neck will get better soon and you can have first light with your new scope, 👍

[AstroNebulee]

34 minutes ago, johninderby said:

BTW this is just the pic from the order not the actual card with my info on it

Damn I had my eyes on a new filter 😂

[Zermelo]

I've wanted a set of these for a while, but the ones on the big river seem to have silly prices.

I picked up these two separately on fleabay instead, less than £15 for the pair. Just need to find Vol 1 (which contains the glossary and key!)

[Knighty2112]

51 minutes ago, Zermelo said:

I've wanted a set of these for a while, but the ones on the big river seem to have silly prices.

I picked up these two separately on fleabay instead, less than £15 for the pair. Just need to find Vol 1 (which contains the glossary and key!)

These can be got at Dover Books too. Just checked and they are awaiting stock. Keep an eye on it as they aren’t asking silly prices for them. I got 2 new copies from them a few months back.

[Knighty2112]

57 minutes ago, Zermelo said:

I've wanted a set of these for a while, but the ones on the big river seem to have silly prices.

I picked up these two separately on fleabay instead, less than £15 for the pair. Just need to find Vol 1 (which contains the glossary and key!)

Copy of vol1 on ebay for £16. Might be worth checking out.

[StuartT]

1 hour ago, Knighty2112 said:

These can be got at Dover Books too. Just checked and they are awaiting stock. Keep an eye on it as they aren’t asking silly prices for them. I got 2 new copies from them a few months back.

Yep, I bought mine from Dover too. Reasonable prices. Just had to wait a while

[Guest]

On 10/05/2022 at 09:15, bosun21 said:

A new RACI to partner the telrad on my Maksutov and a 14mm Morpheus with a 12.5mm coming later this week 

 

That RACI looks really familiar for some reason

[Guest]

How about an Orion 20 LHD Lanthanum 80 degree eyepeice.  Long Eye Relief and fully multicoated.  Have to comment about the packaging.  Never seen a tube for an eyepeice before, it's a interesting idea.  The top of the eyepiece screws completely off so I suppose this is a good thing for glasses wearers.  If weight equals quality I would say this one is a winner because it definitely has some heft to it.  Unfortunately what also came with it....clouds....lots and lots of clouds.  

[bosun21]

1 hour ago, Mike Q said:

That RACI looks really familiar for some reason

I bought it from FLO as a return 

[bosun21]

1 hour ago, Mike Q said:

How about an Orion 20 LHD Lanthanum 80 degree eyepeice.  Long Eye Relief and fully multicoated.  Have to comment about the packaging.  Never seen a tube for an eyepeice before, it's a interesting idea.  The top of the eyepiece screws completely off so I suppose this is a good thing for glasses wearers.  If weight equals quality I would say this one is a winner because it definitely has some heft to it.  Unfortunately what also came with it....clouds....lots and lots of clouds.  

Looks identical to the Stella Lyra eyepieces that FLO sell 

[Guest]

34 minutes ago, bosun21 said:

Looks identical to the Stella Lyra eyepieces that FLO sell 

I am pretty sure they are the same just with different branding.  Orion has had them for a few years now.