Latest Setup

[peter_4059]

Finally got around to taking some photos of the new setup including the G11 and mini Borg guider. Although I haven't had many good nights to use this I'm happy with how it is performing.

[allan gould]

Nice rig there Peter and its taken a while to put together but now its about as good as you can make it. Very shmick!
Jackie says you need to trim your lawn edges

[peter_4059]

Send her over!

[FlashDrive]

That's a nice piece of kit there Peter.

I like the ' mini ' borg ... very neat.

Flash ... :hi:

[troypiggo]

Awesome. That mount looks like a monster compared to the EQ6.

[peter_4059]

I think it's the tripod that makes it look beefy. The head isn't that much bigger than the eq6 although the ring gears are clearly larger diameter and the counterweight shaft is quite a lot more substantial.

[multiweb]

Awesome rig. That focuser looks hot! :thumbsup:

[allan gould]

Green with envy?

[RobF]

Looking good for sure Peter. A very tight rig indeed. The G11 makes that 10" look a lot smaller.

[peter_4059]

Shame it didn't make it seem lighter - getting sick of dragging it all out only to get clouded out!

[peter_4059]

I reckon it looks cool! ;)

[h0ughy]

what a sexy looking setup that is!!! very nice Peter

[peter_4059]

Just needs a nice Sirius dome to got with it. I've been using the tactic where the astro stuff gradually takes up all the space in the house however I haven't achieved critical mass yet.

Might have to buy another OTA ;)

[h0ughy]

you could always use the one that if i had the dome i can spend more time with the family - less setting up and pulling down and it would make me even more happier - though they will see right through that one. why not try the direct approach - hey i just ordered a dome :rofl:

however i have filled the dome, the office and the worksop with gear ;) as long as its not in the house she doesnt mind - much

[allan gould]

Peter, just tell Jane that the dome is a "different" type of pool cover that you found and want to try out.

[peter_4059]

I was working on 2.5m but I think you are on to something Allan - 4m diameter is the way to go!

[h0ughy]

well just say with the weather this mush "astro"room just sprouted

[peter_4059]

Can you drop in here after astrofest and explain it to SWMBO please Dave? You seem to have magic "mushroom" powers.

[h0ughy]

sure :rofl:

[jjjnettie]

Nice setup Peter.
Do you find you have better seeing when you shoot over the water?

[peter_4059]

No JJJ - the only thing I see in that direction are the neighbours trees. Hope you are feeling better!

Pete.

[stanlite]

i want it ... in all seriousness Pete, how much of an imporvment over the EQ 6 was it ... i carry nearly the same setup as you if you remember. what is it like linking to the computer???

[peter_4059]

The G11 is definately more sturdy than the EQ6 however you can't beat EQMOD. Gemini.net is similar in concept however not as easy to use as EQMOD.