New scope arrived today

[Jonny_H]

Hi all,

As above, after what felt like an age - this beauty arrived earlier this afternoon (thank you to @FLO).

A quick question though to other owners - I am looking to replace the standard losmandy dovetail with a longer one as I think i would feel more comfortable with bolts at the end of the dovetail to prevent the scope sliding off of the mount.  Do others use the 180mm or 355mm Losmandy dovetail (assuming you have kept to the Skywatcher brand)?

Also, if anyone mounts a guide scope on top of the tube rings - which length UNC bolts do you use?

Thanks and apologies in advance for the terrible weather!

Jonny

 

[Jonny_H]

Well........I still haven't had a chance to use this yet.... Beautiful British weather 😆

In fairness it isn't all the weather's fault.  We have had works done on our patio over the past few weeks, so on the few occasions where we have had reasonably clear skies I couldnt set up in the garden anyway.

Oh well.....rain for the next few days! God I love this hobby 😜

[paul mc c]

Lovely set up.......good luck with it.

[Astro Noodles]

6 minutes ago, Jonny_H said:

Well........I still haven't had a chance to use this yet.... Beautiful British weather 😆

In fairness it isn't all the weather's fault.  We have had works done on our patio over the past few weeks, so on the few occasions where we have had reasonably clear skies I couldnt set up in the garden anyway.

Oh well.....rain for the next few days! God I love this hobby 😜

Oh, so this rubbish weather is your fault 😆

Nice scope, I hope you get to use it one day.

[Jonny_H]

1 hour ago, Astro Noodles said:

Oh, so this rubbish weather is your fault 😆

Nice scope, I hope you get to use it one day.

Alas I believe it is my fault yes. I'm sorry all! 😩 

I should have purchased some expensive waterproofs and a posh umbrella to maintain equilibrium!