tripleped Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 just sawJust saw an ad for this in the June Sky and Telescope. Anyone have one? Thoughts? Looks like the perfect solution for annoying lights from neighbors. Not to mention wind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixies Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 And midges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I have one but have not set it up yet. There is a video on YouTube showing it being set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Pixies said: And midges! I seriously doubt that it will stop midge attacks. In fact, it might create a nice calm atmosphere for them to amass, muster and rally ranks for the feast! 🍽 😋 In my unfortunate experience it is the deepest folly to think that anything will outwit the determined midge. 😱😣 That said I’ve toyed with the idea of getting one of these pop-ups myself and I look forward to hearing how you get on with it, John (@laudropb). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 You got any links to it or the video? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 This one from explore? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/759787-first-light-with-the-explore-scientific-observatory-tent/ not cheap, but looks like it could deal with the local carpark lights almost as well as an angle grinder. Waiting for a few more reviews, but I could well end up getting one. Seems like you need to stake it well or it could fly off, so maybe best for garden use (was at a starparty once and the weather shredded a cheap tent!) Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 hours ago, PeterW said: This one from explore? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/759787-first-light-with-the-explore-scientific-observatory-tent/ not cheap, but looks like it could deal with the local carpark lights almost as well as an angle grinder. Waiting for a few more reviews, but I could well end up getting one. Seems like you need to stake it well or it could fly off, so maybe best for garden use (was at a starparty once and the weather shredded a cheap tent!) Peter Yes Peter. That’s the one. Video is a bit of a joke. Typical American hype. I got it to try out sites around my garden for a future permanent Obsy and for taking on holiday breaks to darker sites. I have not got round to setting it up yet not helped by the fact that it has been wet and windy here for the whole Month of May. Hopefully I will get a chance to try it out soon and will post a review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Looking forward to it.. I live in a flatblock with upstairs lights and several carpark streetlights that shine in…. Don’t need to torch to read charts… if this gives me a dark enclave then I might feel like observing more often. Bit more ££ than I’d expect, but could be the best value bit of kit of it delivers. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iapa Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 10:01, Floater said: I seriously doubt that it will stop midge attacks. In fact, it might create a nice calm atmosphere for them to amass, muster and rally ranks for the feast! 🍽 😋 In my unfortunate experience it is the deepest folly to think that anything will outwit the determined midge. 😱😣 That said I’ve toyed with the idea of getting one of these pop-ups myself and I look forward to hearing how you get on with it, John (@laudropb). You are further north than both I and @Pixies are. Personally, I generally only am fodder for the blood sucking 10” bloodsucking monster around the center of the Argyll peninsula - those suckers around Dunoon are worse than mean I’ve seen reference to possibility of pop ups - but don;t remember seeing ads. Will look further 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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