yopero Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Player One Uranus-C PRO. My first astro-camera! looking forward to: - Peaceful nights for me and neighbours without the clicky noise of my old nikon d3200. - Exposures longer than 30` 😃 - No more dark frames. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroobel Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 The postman didn't bring it, I brought it from a DPD collection point. 😏 But I think I have to give it back. There is 100% in the picture, while my copy has 31% only... 🤔 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) Just got this thanks to Mark (callisto) cannot wait to try it on the sun. Edited March 25 by wookie1965 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwm891 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Not really what the postman delivered but I collected my 2nd Askar 120 APO from PAS on Saturday and now building a framework to support the pair on my CEM60. One will be fixed the other will have a small amount of adjustment to get them both on the same FoV..,. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroobel Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) 21 minutes ago, fwm891 said: Not really what the postman delivered but I collected my 2nd Askar 120 APO from PAS on Saturday and now building a framework to support the pair on my CEM60. One will be fixed the other will have a small amount of adjustment to get them both on the same FoV..,. Did you think about a 120mm APO binoscope? 😏 Edited March 25 by Vroobel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwm891 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Vroobel said: Did you think about a 120mm APO binoscope? 😏 No not a visual guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Cat Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Big shout out to @PaulE54 for a superbly packaged Finderscope and guidecam He was a pleasure to deal with. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyscope Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 8 hours ago, Sunshine said: Looks great! I am guessing that is a Vixen dovetail and not a Losmandy? It is a Losmandy. It fits the Rowan AZ100 very well. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 6 hours ago, fwm891 said: No not a visual guy Sorry to hear that 😆 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugdozer Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Sorry to anyone in the Hastings area, my purchase has now ensured there will be no sunny days for a couple of weeks at least! 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz2b Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Latest purchase of a Tele-Vue refractor, do they do anything else? Ranger, came on its own so the Lone Ranger! Lol A few niggles, marks on the focuser rear edge and a hole that had been re-tapped for a different size screw! The optics are wonderful! Very nice. chaz Edited March 27 by Chaz2b 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkSteele Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 23/03/2024 at 21:34, Greymouser said: This arrived, just a short while ago, via DPD. He still had several more deliveries, very long day he has had and I do not envy him. Nice fella though. Counterweight for my Sightron Alt Az mount. Now how far dare I push the mount, now balance should be less of a problem? Edit: From FLO: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-star-adventurer/skywatcher-star-adventurer-counterweight-kit.html Thanks guys for the usual quick delivery. Are you finding you are having balance issues with the mount? I have not encountered such issues but have only used a few times over the last couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymouser Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, DirkSteele said: Are you finding you are having balance issues with the mount? I have not encountered such issues but have only used a few times over the last couple of months. No not at all. However two quick sessions with a 72 EDF and a C5 are hardly pushing it. My intentions are to push the mount a bit, just to see what it can do. I wish to make this as easy as possible. Now I just need to find the time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Oddities Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Postman delivered quite a few packages today! I was looking for a telescope and mount that can fit in a backpack or small luggage. Looks like I have been hit with Takitis... So happy with my purchase. This is my first Takahashi telescope, and it is a beauty. The craftsmanship is simply amazing, and the first views of distant trees suggest how sharp these lenses are. I followed a seagull in flight, it was a beautiful sight! I chose this telescope (FC-76DCU) because of its weight (1.9kg !!) and the fact it can be split in half for transport. Very convenient. Likewise, I was looking for a good mount that doesn't take much space. My AZ-5 is fine but rather big and heavy. So I went for this Sightron Japan Zero mount, which is also very well built. I tried mounting my ST120 and it handled it perfectly, with minimum vibrations. I love the fact that this mount can be very easily folded down to a small package. And yet, it can take 7kg of payload. It has multiple configurations, the different parts can be placed and oriented in many ways depending on your needs. A very smart design! The mount itself is very smooth and can be tightened at different levels, so it can be used like a Dobson mount. I also added flexible knobs and a better saddle. Of course, all of this came with a storm... I guess first light won't come for another week or so! 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Cat Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Thursday is now renamed ToyDay 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlet Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I'm wanting to build an electronic focuser and whilst there are plans available I figure it would be a good idea to actually try and understand electronics and programming (my job now involves both). Won't be building a focuser with this, but will at least understand it a bit better. I get stressed doing things without understanding why I'm doing it. Figure this would be a good place to start. Figure with the lack of clear skies I can spend an hour or so a night doing the projects. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterStudz Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 27/03/2024 at 09:44, Bugdozer said: Sorry to anyone in the Hastings area, my purchase has now ensured there will be no sunny days for a couple of weeks at least! Damn… I couldn’t work out why all the sunspots were disappearing and now I know why!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 9 hours ago, Space Oddities said: Postman delivered quite a few packages today! I was looking for a telescope and mount that can fit in a backpack or small luggage. Looks like I have been hit with Takitis... So happy with my purchase. This is my first Takahashi telescope, and it is a beauty. The craftsmanship is simply amazing, and the first views of distant trees suggest how sharp these lenses are. I followed a seagull in flight, it was a beautiful sight! I chose this telescope (FC-76DCU) because of its weight (1.9kg !!) and the fact it can be split in half for transport. Very convenient. Likewise, I was looking for a good mount that doesn't take much space. My AZ-5 is fine but rather big and heavy. So I went for this Sightron Japan Zero mount, which is also very well built. I tried mounting my ST120 and it handled it perfectly, with minimum vibrations. I love the fact that this mount can be very easily folded down to a small package. And yet, it can take 7kg of payload. It has multiple configurations, the different parts can be placed and oriented in many ways depending on your needs. A very smart design! The mount itself is very smooth and can be tightened at different levels, so it can be used like a Dobson mount. I also added flexible knobs and a better saddle. Of course, all of this came with a storm... I guess first light won't come for another week or so! Super setup. All you need now is a backpack 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroobel Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) Maybe I'm getting old, a modern solution surprised me today. I'm preparing to work outside my garden, somewhere under a darker sky. It would be convenient to have a laptop, even if I'm going to work with an ASIair Plus, so a 12V powered charger was needed. I was very sceptical while reading that one of the chargers has "a Self-Regulation Voltage" feature and can work with 16 kinds of sockets/voltages/laptops. I risked, as it was affordable. Indeed, the small charger has convenient replaceable high-quality angled tips including a small chip defining the output voltage and exchanging data with the laptop (recently laptops have 3 wires inside an original charger). One of the tips matches my older Dell Precision M4500. ☺️ Edited March 28 by Vroobel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15Rules Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, JeremyS said: Super setup. All you need now is a backpack ..with a strong handle?🙃😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Oddities Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 13 hours ago, JeremyS said: Super setup. All you need now is a backpack Nice setup! That's what I had in mind. What kind of back pack are you using? I was thinking about this one, I've had a few backpacks from Lowepro and they're great: Flipside Backpack 300 AW III, Black - LP37350-PWW | Lowepro Global Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Space Oddities said: Nice setup! That's what I had in mind. What kind of back pack are you using? I was thinking about this one, I've had a few backpacks from Lowepro and they're great: Flipside Backpack 300 AW III, Black - LP37350-PWW | Lowepro Global This one: https://www.cameracentreuk.com/think-tank-airport-accelerator-camera-backpack Have a look at Matthew’s review: http://alpha-lyrae.co.uk/2015/05/17/think-tank-photo-airport-essentials-backpack-review/ it’s been all over the world with me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Oddities Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, JeremyS said: This one: https://www.cameracentreuk.com/think-tank-airport-accelerator-camera-backpack Have a look at Matthew’s review: http://alpha-lyrae.co.uk/2015/05/17/think-tank-photo-airport-essentials-backpack-review/ it’s been all over the world with me Thanks Jeremy, it seems to be very good indeed. A bit over my budget though, so I settled on the Lowepro instead - which seems very similar in size. I'll pick it up tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R26 oldtimer Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Moving to the CMOS era. Artesky delivered a Touptek 571 mono for a great price. They also have technical support for their cameras in Italy, so if anything goes wrong (hopefully not 🤞) the camera will be sent for repair in Italy instead of China. Very excited with this purchase!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 It must be an Artesky day today… Case for my f5 vx6 that’s longer than other makes. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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