Saturn report

[mark RD]

First time out with my new Meade 6.3mm 4000 series ep, I had a look about for saturn noticed its very high in the sky ( this is about 8.45pm ) Best sitting position was kneeling on the ground ( bleeping refractors ). Well what a suprise there was in store for me, Saturn just sat there large in the eye piece first thing I noticed clearly was casini gape then I noticed plenty of planet detail clearly seeing two bands maybe three. I had an attempt at taking an afocal pic but I just could not get it lined up.

The down side was I did not have much luck with the motor drive on my scope still, I think this time it is human error though and as there was a bank of cloud on its way I had little time to play around with it, maybe next time ..

Mark

[OXO]

Hello Mark,

Congrats on geting out mate 8)

Sounds like your more than pleased with the Ep Mark, shame about your motor though what is the problem?

James :saturn:

[mark RD]

Well i think it was more my fault just not getting it polar aligned, when I have more time I will have a bit of a play, I'm sure I just need a bit of practice

Yes I am very pleased with the eye piece it was worth every penny of the £31 it cast me knocks the bleep out of the seben ocular 7.5 I was using before.

Mark

[OXO]

Meade and Seban no comparison mate hehe nice one!

When you attend the SP i'll give you a hand polar aligning matey if you want?

James

[mark RD]

Meade and Seban no comparison mate hehe nice one!

When you attend the SP i'll give you a hand polar aligning matey if you want?

James

Thanks Mate I need all the help I can get :)

Mark

[OXO]

No Problem Mark

[mark RD]

I can send you a Meade 26mm Ep if you're struggling for EP'S

Thanks for the offer :shock: I'm trying to go for the entire set of 4000 series. I got 26mm 12.5mm and the 6.3mm at the moment. I also have a few other brands of other sizes but they will soon be replaced Although I may still keep the celestron 32mm I have.

Mark

[FLO]

The 12.4 and 32mm are my faves from the Series 4000 Super Plossl range.

(If you find a 13.8 SWA secondhand, grab it! A wonderful eyepiece 8))

[mark RD]

The 12.4 and 32mm are my faves from the Series 4000 Super Plossl range.

(If you find a 13.8 SWA secondhand, grab it! A wonderful eyepiece 8))

Thanks for that I will keep an eye on the old evilbay for one, whats a reasonable price?

Mark

[FLO]

It still sells new for £140ish so £60-£80 secondhand would be about right.

(I'll have one you can try at the Star Party )

[mark RD]

It still sells new for £140ish so £60-£80 secondhand would be about right.

(I'll have one you can try at the Star Party )

Top Man, I hope we have some clear skys now

Mark