mikeDnight Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 31 minutes ago, JeremyS said: Not seen this guide book in person before. Nice and compact. Bought used. That looks like a great field book as well as a fireside observation planner. I must have wasted countless hours looking through books and charts, planning my observing sessions. Then chickening out because its too cold, or I'm too tired, or its too dark outside. I can always find an excuse why I shouldnt observe! Im not lazy, Im just highly motivated to do nothing if I can get away with it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor!Takahashi! Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 25 minutes ago, JeremyS said: Not seen this guide book in person before. Nice and compact. Bought used. OITH! It's an old favorite! I had a couple of copies. The author is a charming fellow who autographs each one before shipping them 😊 He also has a pdf version that you can purchase, which is handy since it's searchable and printable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonNeil Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I'm very sorry everyone. FLO have just delivered me clouds, lots of them, and they may drift to other parts. Also in the boxes of clouds were: -New stainless steel tripod - mount extension -Gtix - dove tail to mount my st120 - astro essentials 32mm super plossl (for use with the mak127 recently bought from @SuburbanMak) Postie also delivered a box that came from another member.... I'd bought the set of 4 Hyperions and the case that had been languishing in the classifieds unloved. I originally only intended to get the 24mm but a bit of chatting and Steve made an offer I couldn't refuse so I've got the case, the 5mm, 12mm and a second 17mm as well..... not sure what I'll do with 2 X 17mm yet.... one may get tuned with the rings I have or sit as a 2" 22mm . Weather forecast says clouds until March..... I've not got out in February! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Bryant Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 5 hours ago, JeremyS said: Not seen this guide book in person before. Nice and compact. Bought used. You're not leaving anything left for us, lol. Good job the books aren't tea bags JeremyS 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanMak Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, LondonNeil said: -New stainless steel tripod - mount extension -Gtix - dove tail to mount my st120 - astro essentials 32mm super plossl (for use with the mak127 recently bought from @SuburbanMak) looking forward to hearing how this all works out, should be a great rig! (may even be a couple of clear hours tonight in the South...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonNeil Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Enjoy it if you get it. Bbc app says solid cloud until Monday night which is still patchy cloud for here in South London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceT Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I decided I needed one so I bought it, then I decided I didn't need it so I sold it, then I decided I did need one, so I bought another one. Makes sense doesn't it? That's why I thought the cartoon was appropriate. 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 A slightly battle scarred 50mm Takahashi Finderscope arrived at my Tak Hospital this morning, complete with Tak Green finder bracket. Now, after some delicate surgery, which required dismantling, a little fine sanding, protecting the Made In Japan sticker, then respraying the finder tube. After which the green finder stalk was given a Tak Blue makeover and placed in recovery. And finally after only a few hours, in pride of place on its new telescope companion. Daylight pic's to follow eventually, probably on a different thread. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Nice work Dr @mikeDnight 👍🏻 These are superb finders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonNeil Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 You know, in starting to find the star walk apps nightly notifications a bit...well...Ted Bowen. You know.....' and look at what you could have won!' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulastro Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 9 hours ago, JeremyS said: Not seen this guide book in person before. Nice and compact. Bought used. You're lucky to find a copy Jeremy. I bought the latest edition from Canada a year or so ago. Up till then I had used the first edition for many years. Also have the pdf version. Its the only guide I ever use at the telescope. Since Ive had the Starsense Dob it's been even better as I just have to look up the designation of any object and less than a minute later it's in the eyepuece! I thoroughly recommend it, it's just a shame it's not more easily available in the UK, postage from Canada is VERY expensive. Everyone should have a copy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulastro Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Well, I'm a bit late with this. A close friend sent it to me last Christmas as a present. W.F. Denning is one of my astronomical hero's, and if you are a fan of Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings (still available in various editions) you are likely to be interested in this. Available from Amazon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 22 minutes ago, paulastro said: Well, I'm a bit late with this. A close friend sent it to me last Christmas as a present. W.F. Denning is one of my astronomical hero's, and if you are a fan of Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings (still available in various editions) you are likely to be interested in this. Available from Amazon. I read this over Christmas. Very interesting. Only problem is all the typos, often several on the same page and many dozens in total. It looks like they skipped proofreading. I found that a bit offputting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulastro Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 16 minutes ago, JeremyS said: I read this over Christmas. Very interesting. Only problem is all the typos, often several on the same page and many dozens in total. It looks like they skipped proofreading. I found that a bit offputting. I did notice this but there's not that much available about the great man, so I was willing to overlook this. 😊. I think you're right though, that these days typos and mistakes are far more common-place than they used to be years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telescope40 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, mikeDnight said: A slightly battle scarred 50mm Takahashi Finderscope arrived at my Tak Hospital this morning, complete with Tak Green finder bracket. Now, after some delicate surgery, which required dismantling, a little fine sanding, protecting the Made In Japan sticker, then respraying the finder tube. After which the green finder stalk was given a Tak Blue makeover and placed in recovery. And finally after only a few hours, in pride of place on its new telescope companion. Daylight pic's to follow eventually, probably on a different thread. Very nice job, Mike. Do you do any subcontracting ?? 😂😂 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 19 minutes ago, Telescope40 said: Very nice job, Mike. Do you do any subcontracting ?? 😂😂 John I'd be happy to do a free finder respray John, if anyone's brave or daft enough to let me loose on their precious Tak finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy80 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, mikeDnight said: I'd be happy to do a free finder respray John, if anyone's brave or daft enough to let me loose on their precious Tak finder. *cough* look at that sad black finder on that beautiful Tak…. 😉 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Fletcher Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) At last, the Mewlon has landed! I ordered it from Robtics.nl which had one in stock, and somehow the tracking with the delivery company went awry and the box was sitting in the rain outside my front door while the tracking insisted it was still in the warehouse in the Netherlands. Anyway, both the box and scope are absolutely fine - and it’s just as well packed as you would expect from Takahashi. It’s a beautiful looking scope and a perfect size. I’m really looking forward to first light with this. Thanks for the inspiration @JeremyS. As my other half said, ‘It only took 7 months for you to get bored with the last new scope!’ Edited February 16 by Nicola Fletcher 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedgun Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 ~ This, delivered today, is s novelty I've wanted ever since first seeing them in other people's collections. I was high-bidder at the Goodwill auction site. Smallest "naked" two-eyed instrument I have. My Mayflower "naked" monocular now has a companion. . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Littleguy80 said: *cough* look at that sad black finder on that beautiful Tak…. 😉 It definitely needs a make-over! I'd be willing to spray paint your scope black if you like Neil? 😉 Edited February 17 by mikeDnight 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy80 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 4 minutes ago, mikeDnight said: It definitely needs a make-over! I'd be willing to spray paint your scope black if you like Neil? 😉 I’m not sure Jeremy would ever forgive either of us! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, Nicola Fletcher said: At last, the Mewlon has landed! I ordered it from Robtics.nl which had one in stock, and somehow the tracking with the delivery company went awry and the box was sitting in the rain outside my front door while the tracking insisted it was still in the warehouse in the Netherlands. Anyway, both the box and scope are absolutely fine - and it’s just as well packed as you would expect from Takahashi. It’s a beautiful looking scope and a perfect size. I’m really looking forward to first light with this. Thanks for the inspiration @JeremyS. As my other half said, ‘It only took 7 months for you to get bored with the last new scope!’ That looks wonderful, Nicola. I hope you get to use it on Jupiter soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 14/02/2024 at 16:08, JeremyS said: Anything to help me improve…. I find this helps a great deal, Jeremy.. 🙃😋 Dave 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 hours ago, Nicola Fletcher said: At last, the Mewlon has landed! I ordered it from Robtics.nl which had one in stock, and somehow the tracking with the delivery company went awry and the box was sitting in the rain outside my front door while the tracking insisted it was still in the warehouse in the Netherlands. Anyway, both the box and scope are absolutely fine - and it’s just as well packed as you would expect from Takahashi. It’s a beautiful looking scope and a perfect size. I’m really looking forward to first light with this. Thanks for the inspiration @JeremyS. As my other half said, ‘It only took 7 months for you to get bored with the last new scope!’ Looks fabulous Nicola!👍👏🤩 I love the way the little finder is peeking through the packaging as a teaser! Enjoy! Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Oddities Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Postman delivered this beauty today! Ordered on Thursday, it took less than 2 days to arrive from Germany to France. That was fast! I'll finally be able to image small galaxies. It's a whole new territory for me, I guess I'm in for a lot of head scratching and problems I never faced, but I'm very excited to put this to test! It came with a nice Losmandy dovetail bar, but, for the life of me, I can't figure out how this beast can hang off-balance being secured by only 3 M4 or M5 screws... they seem way to frail to hold the telescope. I need to investigate that! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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