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Forum: Equipment Discussions

Today, 07:04 PM

Replies: 18

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

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Posted By acropolite

If you read back a few posts (#5) Ken you'll see...

If you read back a few posts (#5) Ken you'll see I've given fairly specific inside measurements.

Forum: Astronomy Books and Media

Yesterday, 07:58 PM

Replies: 12

There goes the neighbourhood...

Views: 228

Posted By acropolite

Artistic, what a load of crap, environmental...

Artistic, what a load of crap, environmental vandalism is the best way to describe wasting valuable power polluting the night sky.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

Yesterday, 07:48 PM

Replies: 258

eq8 is here

Views: 11,457

Posted By acropolite

High power supply ratings are probably less...

High power supply ratings are probably less important than the size of the cable feeding the power. Ohms law is very unforgiving at low voltages and high currents, fractions of an ohm of resistance...

Forum: Astronomy Books and Media

17-06-2013, 10:02 PM

Replies: 12

There goes the neighbourhood...

Views: 228

Posted By acropolite

That sort of thing only happens in the deep...

That sort of thing only happens in the deep south, they're all a bit loopy down that way, must be katabatic winds off Mt Wellington...:P

Forum: General Chat

17-06-2013, 09:53 PM

Replies: 54

Let's talk first telescopes.. what was yours?

Views: 1,076

Posted By acropolite

Mine was a Bushnell Spacemaster 60mm refractor,...

Mine was a Bushnell Spacemaster 60mm refractor, given that I can't find any photos of the model I have, I can only assume it was made some time between 1940 and 60's as models from the late 60's ad...

Forum: General Chat

17-06-2013, 08:36 PM

Replies: 12

Lithium batteries - Varta v Energizer

Views: 214

Posted By acropolite

Chris, not so much brands as types, does both AAA...

Chris, not so much brands as types, does both AAA and AA sizes in Nicad and NiMh. The charger is really a top quality unit, backed by a reputable Australian seller. Consider the Powerex batteries...

Forum: General Chat

17-06-2013, 07:13 PM

Replies: 12

Lithium batteries - Varta v Energizer

Views: 214

Posted By acropolite

+ 1 in the Varta is crap camp. I'm with the...

+ 1 in the Varta is crap camp.

I'm with the others, I'd be buying a suitable charger.

I'd suggest one one of the Maha Powerex MH-C9000 chargers from Protog, I have one and they're fantastic. ...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

16-06-2013, 09:06 PM

Replies: 18

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

Views: 531

Posted By acropolite

I thought of you Dave (nothing kinky though!) as...

I thought of you Dave (nothing kinky though!) as soon as I saw the cases...

Forum: Nightscapes

16-06-2013, 08:59 PM

Replies: 12

Moonlight Sonata

Views: 174

Posted By acropolite

Lovely image Greg, I'm also fond of the subtle...

Lovely image Greg, I'm also fond of the subtle processing that you've used.:thumbsup:

Forum: Equipment Discussions

16-06-2013, 03:51 PM

Replies: 18

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

Views: 531

Posted By acropolite

I've move the LX in, I probably should have...

I've move the LX in, I probably should have offset slightly to leave room for accessories but there's still tons of room left. :thumbsup:

The extending handle is very flexy with any weight in the...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

16-06-2013, 02:19 PM

Replies: 18

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

Views: 531

Posted By acropolite

I have mine now, detailed measurements of the...

I have mine now, detailed measurements of the inside: minimums are 710 x 510 x 300. The case has a slight taper so the top dimensions are a little bigger at 720 & 530 , if you ignore the screw...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

16-06-2013, 12:21 PM

Replies: 18

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

Views: 531

Posted By acropolite

Heads up HUGE Bunnings cases

I know, you've heard it all before, we all know Bunnings stocks pelican style cases from time to time but are never consistent with stock.

This time, at least at our Launceston store, they have...

Forum: General Chat

13-06-2013, 10:49 AM

Replies: 18

leon's Birthday

Views: 166

Posted By acropolite

Happy Birthday Leon, have a good one and hope...

Happy Birthday Leon, have a good one and hope your mom recovers quickly.

Forum: Star Parties, Club and Community Events

11-06-2013, 10:16 PM

Replies: 123

Queensland Astrofest 2013

Views: 3,209

Posted By acropolite

Hmm High tea, should I bake some cheese scones in...

Hmm High tea, should I bake some cheese scones in advance....:P

Forum: General Chat

10-06-2013, 09:51 PM

Replies: 13

Looking for Musicians!

Views: 389

Posted By acropolite

Performing at Astrofest sounds great, I have no...

Performing at Astrofest sounds great, I have no musical skills but Love to listen. :thumbsup:

Forum: Software and Computers

09-06-2013, 09:25 AM

Replies: 7

Downloading movies to an Ipad

Views: 148

Posted By acropolite

+ 1 for using handbrake it also works on PC. VLC...

+ 1 for using handbrake it also works on PC. VLC player is also good for playing movies transferrred to your iPad.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

08-06-2013, 02:01 PM

Replies: 258

eq8 is here

Views: 11,457

Posted By acropolite

a difficult ask when one's unpacking in a dark...

a difficult ask when one's unpacking in a dark cupboard trembling in fear at the likely possibility of spousal retribution :P

Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events

08-06-2013, 07:51 AM

Replies: 5

There be Aurora tonight

Views: 315

Posted By acropolite

I checked a few times but nothing was happening,...

I checked a few times but nothing was happening, may have kicked in later but I was pumping ZZZ's by then.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

07-06-2013, 09:41 PM

Replies: 32

SSD drives

Views: 1,037

Posted By acropolite

There's been quite a bit of dialog on SSD...

There's been quite a bit of dialog on SSD performance, but no mention of the associated hardware requirements to achieve that performance.

To get the advertised transfer rates on the Samsung...

Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events

07-06-2013, 07:36 PM

Replies: 5

There be Aurora tonight

Views: 315

Posted By acropolite

Thanks for the heads up. Just had a quick look...

Thanks for the heads up. Just had a quick look along the end of the street (Launceston Tas), may be happening but it's difficult to tell without taking some shots. I'll give it another 45 minutes...

Forum: Astronomy and Amateur Science

07-06-2013, 06:49 PM

Replies: 24

What would happen is the Sun goes off NOW ?

Views: 747

Posted By acropolite

Hmm so they've privatised our nearest star and...

Hmm so they've privatised our nearest star and Enron were the highest bidder. :P

Forum: General Chat

06-06-2013, 08:46 PM

Replies: 35

what are you listening on?

Views: 541

Posted By acropolite

I've always been fond of Yamaha "stuff" so my...

I've always been fond of Yamaha "stuff" so my setup is a Yamaha RX-V3071 driving a pair of B&W 602 series 3's , LR60 S3 centre, ASW 675 subbie (500 watts, I'm with Fred.... louder is better) and a...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

06-06-2013, 07:21 PM

Replies: 258

eq8 is here

Views: 11,457

Posted By acropolite

And what, may I ask, does the Minister for...

And what, may I ask, does the Minister for household affairs think of this latest acquisition, or is it just a "white" mount indistinguishable from the others.:rofl:

Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions

02-06-2013, 10:54 PM

Replies: 7

Canon Lens question

Views: 172

Posted By acropolite

Canon have an 18-200, not exactly a quality lens...

Canon have an 18-200, not exactly a quality lens but it does cover the same range.

I'm with Roger on the 24-105, it's my favourite lens.

If I was hiring and only taking one lens, I'd be...

Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions

02-06-2013, 09:12 PM

Replies: 34

Which Colour Space for processing?

Views: 706

Posted By acropolite

This thread...

This thread (http://www.redbubble.com/groups/redbubble/forums/2/topics/196-monitor-calibration) mentions that colour space aware software such as PS convert the image on the fly to match the colour...

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