What did the postman bring?

[markse68]

I had a cheap ebay phone holder but new phone is heavier than old one and i didn’t trust it to not fall off the ep so been looking for another- this looks the business! Very nice to have all the easy adjustments but it’s very bulky!

And if you ever wondered why these Night Sky Observers guides are so expensive, they are enormous! 

Mark

[Captain Scarlet]

Courtesy of and many thanks to @CraigT82 , a secondary-mirror-boss small enough to take my new 50mm secondary mirror for my 8”.

Magnus

[Sabalias]

I'd love to be able to upload a photo of my lovely new Skywatcher EvoGuide 50 but, even though FLO dispatched it yesterday and DPD gave me a delivery slot today, it has not materialised. Instead it's been taken back to the depot with no reason given 🙄. Perhaps I'd be a little more forgiving but its the second time it's happened with DPD delivering from FLO; so I'll request carrier pigeon delivery next time.

Note - not FLO's fault; DPD is about as effective as a chocolate fireguard.

[powerlord]

Been waiting patiently for FLO stock to arrive to fulfill my order for this. Full HSO OSC imaging (with my L-ULTIMATE ha/oiii) is now an option!

[HollyHound]

On 02/01/2023 at 09:39, skybadger said:

heres my toy. Christmas prezzie after seeing it on here but manfrotto counterweight addition since the built in 2kg weights just weren't enough for the 20x80s, even on shortest arm extension

Great piece of kit... I used this same Neweer system with my Lunt 16x70 and it works really well... You do however need a slightly heavier counterweight as you found 👍

I still have mine, but don't need it too much anymore, as I've picked up some Canon IS 15x50s... much easier to grab and go, but less light gathering capability than these 😀

[Paul M]

The actual post person from the actual Royal Mail actually delivered this!

It's a doofer for doing the thingy on my whatsitsname:

It looks like it's dual handed, can be switched to do either Weft Hand or Right Hand?  

[skybadger]

I found that the red led washes out the view quite a bit and that it was more useful on a newt than a RC.

I'm guessing R is rosso. But until now never thought about it. I shall now always notice it. 

[josefk]

thanks @FLO.

The 2" extender to enable me to insert a powermate before the diagonal (both mono and BV). While the focus point doesn't move much with a powermate inserted after the diagonal it was unexpected and a bit disappointing to find that it does move quite a bit (outwards) when inserted before the diagonal. It moved further than i've had spacers to accommodate till now and i really (only) want to use the PM before the diagonal to keep leverage forces low.

The Tak 5LE because i was mightily impressed with with a Tak Abbe ortho earlier this week - the narrow FOV of the abbe was obvious but what is in that FOV was "wowser". Really tiny perfect pinprick stars. I'm hoping for more of the same with this LE and at a slightly more generous AFOV.

[powerlord]

Say hello to Mount Stu Observatory mkII..

Next thing digging, then the hardcore, concrete, yada yada.. Doesn't seem such a big task if I take em one at a time. I want it to be complete by end of Feb.

P. S. if anyone has a pier they don't want please message me.

[Kon]

On 04/01/2023 at 18:24, RobertI said:

I have a spare slot on my visual filter wheel, the consensus from fellow SGL’ers was that an Hb could be fun, looking forward to finding out…..

Let us know how it performs. I have the Explore Scientific one.

[bosun21]

On 30/12/2022 at 16:39, jock1958 said:

PS like the dew shield, made mine out of a cardboard tube and painted it black 🤣

I bought the 12 v heater element that simply sits flat inside and works fantastic.

[bosun21]

4 hours ago, Sabalias said:

I'd love to be able to upload a photo of my lovely new Skywatcher EvoGuide 50 but, even though FLO dispatched it yesterday and DPD gave me a delivery slot today, it has not materialised. Instead it's been taken back to the depot with no reason given 🙄. Perhaps I'd be a little more forgiving but its the second time it's happened with DPD delivering from FLO; so I'll request carrier pigeon delivery next time.

Note - not FLO's fault; DPD is about as effective as a chocolate fireguard.

Happened to me last week as well.

[Nakedgun]

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For some time now I've wanted a Japanese 60mm f/15 to use on occasion, and it must be the collector in me that is driving this, as I have now obtained my second (as yet, untested) refractor this month, with another(!) arriving next week. I hope they do not all prove to be duds, otherwise this search will continue. 

Raining now, but a chance of some clearing late tomorrow. We'll see. 

 

 

 

 

The blue patch just a teaser this afternoon.

 

 

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[HollyHound]

Yay, finally the XW 16.5mm has arrived… thanks @FLO 😃

Now we just need some free time and clear skies 🤞

[Stu]

A 6mm and 10mm BCO for me. Mainly wanted the 10mm to try out as a Bino pair with one I have already.

[Stu1smartcookie]

15 minutes ago, Stu said:

A 6mm and 10mm BCO for me. Mainly wanted the 10mm to try out as a Bino pair with one I have already.

often thought about these EPs , as they get a good write up . ... hmmmm may be tempted to buy ... 

 

[HollyHound]

5 minutes ago, Stu1smartcookie said:

often thought about these EPs , as they get a good write up . ... hmmmm may be tempted to buy ... 

 

Not wanting to over tempt you, but 😁

 

[powerlord]

Wide field ahoy! Bought second hand from astronaut and arrived today.

[Telescope40]

Hello.  Nice set of 7 filters via Flea of the Bay.  Antares - Seem to be well manufactured. Never had any as part of my armory for planetary. Been reading a few good posts on the subject of late.

Hoping will give me a hand in being happy at last with my observations of Mars with my Tak. 

John 

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by Telescope40
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[Nakedgun]

13 hours ago, Stu said:

A 6mm and 10mm BCO for me. Mainly wanted the 10mm to try out as a Bino pair with one I have already.

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I do like the fact they have no "safety groove" to cause fumbling.

 

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[Space Oddities]

A new spider came in by the post this morning! It's a very nicely made aluminium spider, with a black matte coating, for my Sky-Watcher 130P-DS. It is said to improve shape of the spikes (no more misalignment leading to double spikes), and helps the scope hold its collimation. It isn't cheap, I believe it's made in Germany (here is the manufacturer if anyone's interested: https://www.backyard-universe.de), but since this scope cost me almost nothing, I thought why not!

 

Edited January 7, 2023 by Space Oddities

[Ratlet]

47 minutes ago, Space Oddities said:

A new spider came in by the post this morning! It's a very nicely made aluminium spider, with a black matte coating, for my Sky-Watcher 130P-DS. It is said to improve shape of the spikes (no more misalignment leading to double spikes), and helps the scope hold its collimation. It isn't cheap, I believe it's made in Germany (here is the manufacturer if anyone's interested: https://www.backyard-universe.de), but since this scope cost me almost nothing, I thought why not!

 

Hope it works.  If you get a chance could you post some images showing the star shapes once the skies clear in March?

[Franklin]

On 05/01/2023 at 18:41, powerlord said:

Say hello to Mount Stu Observatory mkII..

Next thing digging, then the hardcore, concrete, yada yada.. Doesn't seem such a big task if I take em one at a time. I want it to be complete by end of Feb.

I'm intrigued. Are you planning on converting to a RoR or will the whole shed be on rails?

[Space Oddities]

1 hour ago, Ratlet said:

Hope it works.  If you get a chance could you post some images showing the star shapes once the skies clear in March?

March 2025 you mean?

Will do! I'll post my findings in the 130PDS thread  

[CedricTheBrave]

I am gutted!

Been waiting months for this!

Replacing the alloy tube on my VX14 for a Carbon one all the way from Germany and it arrives damaged 😪

she is a monster though!!

Edited January 7, 2023 by CedricTheBrave
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