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Forum: Equipment Discussions 14-05-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Just thought I would report back on how I am...

Just thought I would report back on how I am faring with the Nikon Monarchs. In short, they are fabulous, and I am very happy.

I have been out birding about 10 times now, as well as spending much...
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 07-05-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 290
Posted By Rodstar
I am in Bowral for a wedding...

I am in Bowral for a wedding unfortunately......hope you guys have a great night, and that the skies co-operate.
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 02-05-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,350
Posted By Rodstar
I have a wedding in Bowral to attend that weekend...

I have a wedding in Bowral to attend that weekend (brother in law), so no chance this year. (Sad Face). I hope to get there next year.
Forum: General Chat 26-04-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By Rodstar
I loved it. But yes, one had to suspend one's...

I loved it. But yes, one had to suspend one's judgment somewhat to fully enjoy it.
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 18-04-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By Rodstar
Hi Mike, have you checked when SPSP is being held...

Hi Mike, have you checked when SPSP is being held in 2014? A clash may serve to reduce numbers, which would be unfortunate.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 15-04-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Hey Peter, I was very tempted to go for the Leica...

Hey Peter, I was very tempted to go for the Leica Ultravids....they look fantastic....just too early into my journey with birdwatching to spend quite that much. But I suspect I might go that way in...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 15-04-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Hi Filby, the Canon sounds great, and good price...

Hi Filby, the Canon sounds great, and good price too. Very happy with my purchase. I didn't think you were being a smarty pants! Yes, I have recently purchased Simpson and Day's field guide to...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 14-04-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Brian, when I have enough fee cash, I might just...

Brian, when I have enough fee cash, I might just look at those image stabilising bins. Are they a lot more heavy?

Beren, from my wide reading on the subject, there is an active debate though...
Forum: General Chat 12-04-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 124
Posted By Rodstar
Happy Birthday Bones! I will catch up to you...

Happy Birthday Bones! I will catch up to you later this year.
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 12-04-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,330
Posted By Rodstar
Deeno, try not to caress Mary Rose when you do...

Deeno, try not to caress Mary Rose when you do see her, I don't want the focal length of my scope to grow any longer than it is already.:P
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Right you are Phil. Slip of the tongue/fingers!:P

Right you are Phil. Slip of the tongue/fingers!:P
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 10-04-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,330
Posted By Rodstar
Sounds good to catch up Mike. Hope the weather...

Sounds good to catch up Mike. Hope the weather stays clear for you all.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Great to hear Peter. I considered going for a...

Great to hear Peter. I considered going for a more expensive model, such as Leica or Kowa, but the difference (which is pretty negligible) hardly justifies the additional cost. Very happy with my...
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 09-04-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,330
Posted By Rodstar
Please accept my apologies everyone. I am the...

Please accept my apologies everyone. I am the Returning Officer at the Newcastle Anglican Synod this whole weekend. We are electing a new Bishop. I had hoped to pop across at some point, but the...
Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions 09-04-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By Rodstar
Add to the above quote the fact that the title to...

Add to the above quote the fact that the title to Peter's thread is "Frontier Optics ripped off".

I am with Ausastronomer, that is more than constructive comment, it is warning others off by...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 09-04-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By Rodstar
Thumbs up Birdwatching/Astro Binoculars: Bintel Take a Bow!

Hi all,

Through some wonderful holidays in the Coonabarabran region, especially at Pilliga Pottery, I have become interested in birdwatching. This may be a sad reflection of my age, or be...
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 04-04-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By Rodstar
Love the Jacky Winter too! Gorgeous.

Love the Jacky Winter too! Gorgeous.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 01-04-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By Rodstar
Michael (swepie123) was first in! 1 hour and 4...

Michael (swepie123) was first in! 1 hour and 4 minutes to be exact - you have got to be quick around here!

Michael - I have sent you a PM.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 01-04-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By Rodstar
Televue Nagler 16mm T5 Eyepiece

This wonderful 16mm EP, in mint condition, is the little brother to the celebrated 31mm "Terminagler".

For full specifications, see here: www.televue.com/engine/TV3b_page.asp?id=21&Tab=EP_EN5-16.0...
Forum: Nightscapes 30-03-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Rodstar
Prokyon, gorgeous views, looks like a very...

Prokyon, gorgeous views, looks like a very special place.
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 18-03-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 962
Posted By Rodstar
Hi all, glad to hear that some of you got to...

Hi all, glad to hear that some of you got to observe on the weekend of the 16th.

Sally1Jack and I had a wonderful week of observing in the period 10-17 March at Pilliga Pottery near Coonabarabran....
Forum: General Chat 02-03-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,884
Posted By Rodstar
Good to see that there are a few other lovers of...

Good to see that there are a few other lovers of the water of life (Aqua Vitae), to wit, Single Malt Whisky. This was my collection a few months ago. Since then, I have emptied about half of them,...
Forum: Nightscapes 23-02-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By Rodstar
Hi Carlos - that is us indeed! I have been twice...

Hi Carlos - that is us indeed! I have been twice so far - once last March with John, Anna, Phil & Family and JJJNettie, and then I went back in October last year just with my family. As John says, we...
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 15-02-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,957
Posted By Rodstar
Guys, if each of you chips in $10K, I could place...

Guys, if each of you chips in $10K, I could place the order with Peter Read this weekend!
Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events 10-02-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,957
Posted By Rodstar
Have done the calcs..... Phil's scope (28")...

Have done the calcs.....

Phil's scope (28") will have just UNDER twice the light capture of a 20" scope like the Mary Rose.

If I get a 36" scope, this will have 3.25 times the light grab of a...
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