Nakedgun Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 On 06/03/2024 at 05:24, Captain Scarlet said: I have a feeling it’ll be Imperial. It’s a while since I fitted mine but I remember being surprised. Though I shouldn’t have been as I think the A in ADM might stand for American. ~ Actually, it's "Anthony" (Davoli). . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Nakedgun said: ~ Actually, it's "Anthony" (Davoli). I knew I was going to get called out on that 😃. Anthony Davoli Machining, now I know Edited March 7 by Captain Scarlet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallantho Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 New filter, new possibilities 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 All excited when this arrived until I unpacked it there are smudges on the inside of the optical cell maybe I can clean that Worse is it won't take 1.25mm eyepieces and the vixen plates I have don't fit it needs narrower ones. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 15 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: All excited when this arrived until I unpacked it there are smudges on the inside of the optical cell maybe I can clean that Worse is it won't take 1.25mm eyepieces and the vixen plates I have don't fit it needs narrower ones. If it's from a three lettered used astro site I was thinking of pressing the button on it but was cautious about the condition of the lenses 🤨 Hope you can sort it out without compromising the glass 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Just now, callisto said: If it's from a three lettered used astro site I was thinking of pressing the button on it but was cautious about the condition of the lenses 🤨 Hope you can sort it out without compromising the glass 🤞 Yes it is and I really should not of got it as I have been shafted before from them with the Meade 127mm, the flint and crown where the wrong way around and the focuser was plastic jumped around all over the place I got a Skywatcher dual speed focuser and had a adapter plate made cost me over £250 I really should never have sold that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1smartcookie Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: Yes it is and I really should not of got it as I have been shafted before from them with the Meade 127mm, the flint and crown where the wrong way around and the focuser was plastic jumped around all over the place I got a Skywatcher dual speed focuser and had a adapter plate made cost me over £250 I really should never have sold that. The unacceptable side of buying used , i think most of us have had shall we say questionable purchases .I really hope you are able to sort everything out . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callisto Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 minute ago, wookie1965 said: Yes it is and I really should not of got it as I have been shafted before from them with the Meade 127mm, the flint and crown where the wrong way around and the focuser was plastic jumped around all over the place I got a Skywatcher dual speed focuser and had a adapter plate made cost me over £250 I really should never have sold that. Sorry to hear that 😞 Yeah, I've had a couple of cameras from there and had to send them back for refund 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C6rrules Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Using fracs for more than a few years , I’ve never come across a used one that looked smudged or cloudy . There’s always the enthusiastic cleaner who can leave a flint looking like Brillo . There’s also the fungi growers , pernicious little beasts with their coating eating acids. looks like the securing ring has been graunched on and off . It’s a shame , I’ve a 90M and a 102SP , both punch well above their aperture. send it back Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 2 hours ago, wookie1965 said: All excited when this arrived until I unpacked it there are smudges on the inside of the optical cell maybe I can clean that Worse is it won't take 1.25mm eyepieces and the vixen plates I have don't fit it needs narrower ones. Did they clean it with a banana peel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 4 minutes ago, Ratlet said: Did they clean it with a banana peel? Looks like it doesn't it I should be able to clean it myself. I have sorted the dovetail just need 2 M6 bolts with the right thread. Adapter wise I was looking at a baader one but its 36.4mm to 1.25mm yet the part it would screw into is 35.6mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceT Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 It arrived this afternoon and it hasn't stopped talking to me! Took all of 2 minutes after unpacking to take this shot of the sun, clouds and sunspots included. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 3 hours ago, wookie1965 said: All excited when this arrived until I unpacked it there are smudges on the inside of the optical cell maybe I can clean that Worse is it won't take 1.25mm eyepieces and the vixen plates I have don't fit it needs narrower ones. Sorry its not a good start for you on this. The SP102M is a fantastic scope. I felt sure you could buy a thread on 1.25" eyepiece/visual back adapter for this??.. Also have complete faith that you will bring that lens back to its shiny glory with a little time spent!. Rob Edited March 8 by Rob Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bivanus Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Books 📚 !!! Thank you Tim, they are wonderful !!! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Rob said: Sorry its not a good start for you on this. The SP102M is a fantastic scope. I felt sure you could buy a thread on 1.25" eyepiece/visual back adapter for this??.. Also have complete faith that you will bring that lens back to its shiny glory with a little time spent!. Rob Ohh I cleaned the glass putting it back together this happened. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedgun Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 19 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: Ohh I cleaned the glass putting it back together this happened. ~ Yikes! BTW, which three-letter website was this advertised? . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 5 hours ago, C6rrules said: Using fracs for more than a few years , I’ve never come across a used one that looked smudged or cloudy . There’s always the enthusiastic cleaner who can leave a flint looking like Brillo . There’s also the fungi growers , pernicious little beasts with their coating eating acids. looks like the securing ring has been graunched on and off . It’s a shame , I’ve a 90M and a 102SP , both punch well above their aperture. send it back Nick I should of packed it away when you said and sent it back too late now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasGiant Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I bought this to get the seestar level but it just so happens the slab I put it on ( which I laid, read plonked down) is, by some miricle, flat as you like! 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Well I got nothing , I should have been a seestar that I got from Giles he paid next day guaranteed by 1 o'clock delivery well 1 o'clock came and went , strange I thought it you post on a Thursday and it's next day that's Friday , not any more royal mail delivery when they feel like it , hope it may be tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymouser Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 52 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: I should of packed it away when you said and sent it back too late now. I am really sorry to read of this, a very bad advert for buying second hand at a distance. I too would like to know where you got it from and if possible name and shame the miscreant who sold it without full disclosure. Very, very bad. Hindsight is a fine thing, but too easy, especially if you are so looking forward to something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 At last only 23 hours late but its now here and thanks Giles 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 This arrived this morning, sent from America free of charge from a wonderful man Keith Gordon, son of the author. I haven't had chance to read it yet but its full of astronomical sketches, and deals with a very interesting topic. 🙂 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweller25 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, mikeDnight said: This arrived this morning, sent from America free of charge from a wonderful man Keith Gordon, son of the author. I haven't had chance to read it yet but its full of astronomical sketches, and deals with a very interesting topic. 🙂 When you have read it can you let us know what size scope is being used the observe the Martian craters Mike ? Edited March 9 by dweller25 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 10 minutes ago, dweller25 said: When you have read it can you let us know what size scope is being used the observe the Martian craters Mike ? I'd be happy to David. I've seen Hellas and Argyre countless times in a 4", and they are large impact basins, or so I believe, so I'm claiming to have seen craters on Mars. I can see me scouting through my many observations after reading this book, to see if anything I've drawn repeatedly, other than Hellas and Argyre, corresponds to actual craters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonNeil Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On 08/03/2024 at 18:44, GasGiant said: I bought this to get the seestar level but it just so happens the slab I put it on ( which I laid, read plonked down) is, by some miricle, flat as you like! 😀 I'm searching for a levelling base, did you get it at a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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