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Forum: IceTrade Archives

23-12-2012, 04:51 PM

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[SOLD] FLI pdf electronic focuser

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Forum: Astronomy and Amateur Science

11-04-2012, 12:55 PM

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Amateur science is alive and well at NACAA 2012

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NACAA 2012 Wrap Up

@Greg: Thanks for the kind comments Greg. Certainly from the perspective of the Local Organising Committee, we were happy with the outcome.

@Roger: Yep, I suspect that most of those involved have...

Forum: Radio Astronomy and Spectroscopy

17-03-2012, 11:52 AM

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Spectroscopy at NACAA 2012

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Spectroscopy at NACAA 2012

Just a reminder to everybody that the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers (NACAA) is on in Brisbane over the Easter weekend!

If you are into the spectroscopy side of astronomy,...

Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events

17-03-2012, 11:30 AM

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25th National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers - Brisbane, April 2012

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And a warm welcome from all in Queensland!

Hi all

The Local Organising Committee and amateurs from across Queensland are looking forward to welcoming you all to NACAA in Brisbane this year.

Brisbane is ideally suited for the event, with...

Forum: Astronomy and Amateur Science

17-03-2012, 11:25 AM

Replies: 5

Amateur science is alive and well at NACAA 2012

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Amateur science is alive and well at NACAA 2012

Just a reminder to everybody that the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers (NACAA) is on in Brisbane over the Easter weekend!

If you are into the science side of astronomy, there...

Forum: DIY Observatories

31-07-2011, 09:45 AM

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Observatory on top of a concrete water tank?

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Posted By DaveO

Once again thanks for all the comments! This has...

Once again thanks for all the comments! This has caused a massive discussion both on and off forum. We are having a multi-speaker presentation at the next AAQ meeting (13/8/11) about building...

Forum: DIY Observatories

24-07-2011, 07:21 PM

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Clamshell Observatories in Oz

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Posted By DaveO

Peter Alas, due to work issues, I can only...

Peter

Alas, due to work issues, I can only come up for the day on the last Saturday! :sadeyes:

But hopefully we can catch up for a chat about the pods. They certainly are interesting as an...

Forum: DIY Observatories

24-07-2011, 06:35 PM

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Clamshell Observatories in Oz

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Peter Yep, that's what I'm worried about!!! ...

Peter

Yep, that's what I'm worried about!!! :lol: Actually I'm really worried about how much they cost in the first place, regardless of getting one here!!! :sadeyes:

I'd consider a Pod, but...

Forum: DIY Observatories

24-07-2011, 11:18 AM

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Clamshell Observatories in Oz

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Posted By DaveO

Clamshell Observatories in Oz

Greetings all

Does anybody know if there are distributors/manufacturers of clamshell observatories in Australia. I am thinking of the type of thing produced by Astrohaven...

Forum: DIY Observatories

19-07-2011, 07:51 PM

Replies: 16

Observatory on top of a concrete water tank?

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Posted By DaveO

Howdy all! Somehow I knew this would be a...

Howdy all!

Somehow I knew this would be a contentious thread!! :)

Just to clarify a few things...

My initial point of view was that the suggestion was "just so wrong"! I mean we get told...

Forum: DIY Observatories

18-07-2011, 06:45 PM

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Observatory on top of a concrete water tank?

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Posted By DaveO

Mike, so you do imaging, or just visual work?

Mike, so you do imaging, or just visual work?

Forum: DIY Observatories

17-07-2011, 09:42 PM

Replies: 16

Observatory on top of a concrete water tank?

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Posted By DaveO

Observatory on top of a concrete water tank?

Please don't laugh!

After several years waiting, my wife and I are about to build a new home on a block of land we own. Unlike where we are now, this site will be more observatory friendly (even...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

20-06-2011, 07:45 PM

Replies: 15

advice on global rent-a-scope

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Posted By DaveO

Adam I have been using the GRAS service for...

Adam

I have been using the GRAS service for several years now, and generally speaking it is very good. They have had the odd equipment failure which can be frustrating, but I suspect that was due...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

29-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Replies: 7

Power supply problems now sorted

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Posted By DaveO

Great Peter - they would certainly be closer.

Great Peter - they would certainly be closer.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

29-05-2011, 07:22 PM

Replies: 7

Power supply problems now sorted

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Posted By DaveO

Thanks Allan (and Peter)

Thanks Allan (and Peter)

Forum: Equipment Discussions

29-05-2011, 05:11 PM

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Power supply problems now sorted

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Posted By DaveO

Peter Can you advise price and seller?

Peter

Can you advise price and seller?

Forum: Equipment Discussions

23-05-2011, 11:20 AM

Replies: 19

Shopping in the USA

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Posted By DaveO

Benno If you listed out the sorts of things...

Benno

If you listed out the sorts of things you are looking for, I am pretty certain you'll get lots of advice about where to find them!!

Forum: Equipment Discussions

22-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Replies: 19

Shopping in the USA

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Posted By DaveO

If I can buy it here in Australia, then I do. We...

If I can buy it here in Australia, then I do. We have a variety of good suppliers and I have generally found the service to be excellent.

If I can't buy the specific item here in Australia, then...

Forum: IceTrade Archives

19-05-2011, 07:06 AM

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[SOLD] Bits and Pieces for EQ6 and HEQ5 mounts

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Posted By DaveO

Bits and Pieces for EQ6 and HEQ5 mounts

Peter

I'll take the following items if they are still available:
2 x GPUSB dongles (US$75 new sell for A$50)
1 x DSUSB (US$75 new sell for A$50)
2 x EQDIR dongles (new US$41 - A$30)

Forum: IceTrade Archives

16-04-2011, 01:29 PM

Replies: 4

[SOLD] TSA102N (Updated)

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Posted By DaveO

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Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy

11-03-2010, 08:50 PM

Replies: 16

SkippySky : Aussie Astro weather forecast tool

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Posted By DaveO

SkippySky updated for SEQ

Hi guys

Andrew has done an update, and it now has a special section for SE Queensland. Enjoy.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

03-09-2009, 10:12 AM

Replies: 16

Lightbridge vs SW Flextube?

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Posted By DaveO

No worries Chris. A laser collimator is just one...

No worries Chris. A laser collimator is just one of my many toys!! I also check my newt everytime I use it.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

03-09-2009, 06:20 AM

Replies: 16

Lightbridge vs SW Flextube?

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Posted By DaveO

Chris Thanks for the feedback. That is...

Chris

Thanks for the feedback. That is exactly what I was after, especially in terms of setup and tear down times.

I suspect that if I had been setup next to you guys, you would have driven...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

02-09-2009, 04:51 PM

Replies: 16

Lightbridge vs SW Flextube?

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Posted By DaveO

Peter Strangely, I wasn't seriously planning...

Peter

Strangely, I wasn't seriously planning anything at Astrofest (although there was a fellow with a dob for sale but it wasn't collapsible).

Then this week my wife announced her desire to...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

02-09-2009, 04:43 PM

Replies: 16

Lightbridge vs SW Flextube?

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Posted By DaveO

Brendan, thanks for the tip, but if I'm going to...

Brendan, thanks for the tip, but if I'm going to buy a second scope, I think I want to get a 12" - I already have the 10" on the GEM, and I can't quite justify the 16". Decisions, decisions....

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