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Forum: DIY Observatories Yesterday, 03:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Ok, added the plastic to the base of the...

Ok, added the plastic to the base of the form-work...bit windy today (shock horror! :rolleyes:) so made it a bit tricky to get it down :lol:...will trim the plastic a bit more closer to the pour and...
Forum: Nightscapes Yesterday, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 124
Posted By strongmanmike
I agree, the colours are really nice, a good lens...

I agree, the colours are really nice, a good lens is worth its weight in gold :thumbsup:

Mike
Forum: Nightscapes 18-05-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 161
Posted By strongmanmike
That is excellent Colin :thumbsup: Mike

That is excellent Colin :thumbsup:

Mike
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Yeh mine is good'ol manual, I had one before...

Yeh mine is good'ol manual, I had one before (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/observatorygeneral) and yes the pier was off set for my Meade SCT on fork mount but with my NJP mount I am pretty...
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 4,035
Posted By strongmanmike
Or the authorities will be able to transfer...

Or the authorities will be able to transfer massive schematic diagram files in a hurry, have instant high definition video conferencing all around the country to bring the best minds face to face in...
Forum: Solar System 18-05-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 146
Posted By strongmanmike
Excellent Dave, the movement just looks like you...

Excellent Dave, the movement just looks like you were panning :thumbsup:
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 4,035
Posted By strongmanmike
Have I mentioned that the full fibre to the home...

Have I mentioned that the full fibre to the home NBN is the way to go and worth voting for? :question:

:lol:...
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
The dome slit does go past the the zenith on the...

The dome slit does go past the the zenith on the Sirius domes..? So I just can't see the problem...am I missing something :shrug:

Mike
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Cheers Josh...a good idea re the foam, it is...

Cheers Josh...a good idea re the foam, it is rigid too so will stay in place for the pour easily.. I will consider that.

Off set huh..? Hmmm? wouldn't I just rotate the dome...? :shrug:

Mike
Forum: Nightscapes 18-05-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 84
Posted By strongmanmike
Nice record...and yes there is a scope there...

Nice record...and yes there is a scope there :thumbsup:

Mike
Forum: Nightscapes 18-05-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 164
Posted By strongmanmike
I think it looks pretty ok actually, having some...

I think it looks pretty ok actually, having some strong colours grows on you I recon :thumbsup:

Mike
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Actually that's a good idea :question:... what's...

Actually that's a good idea :question:... what's the life of styrofoam?



Cheers Matt, this was my exact plan and I may stay on this path but lay the plastic :thumbsup: cheers



Yes,...
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 162
Posted By strongmanmike
Hey Raki, the hyper-link hasn't worked It's...

Hey Raki, the hyper-link hasn't worked

It's here: http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/150249869/original

Mike
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Cheers re the plastic, probably will do that...

Cheers re the plastic, probably will do that :question:

I considered able flex too but couldn't find the right width to match the 110mm slab :shrug:...so I decided to make it a completely empty...
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Yeh, I considered that but a friend who does...

Yeh, I considered that but a friend who does concreting thought it unnecessary for such a small job...but you may be right :question: wouldn't be hard to add it....thanks Brett, leave it with me...
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 273
Posted By strongmanmike
Wow!...sorry all you PME owners out there but...

Wow!...sorry all you PME owners out there but THAT is a sexy mount :evil2:...My Starfire would look juuuust a bit better on top though Raki ;) :P

Mike
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 4,035
Posted By strongmanmike
Making it personal yet agaiiiin Doug?? :doh:...

Making it personal yet agaiiiin Doug?? :doh: geeez, come'on man lighten up :shrug: I'm just not interested in writing an essay on all the reasons for my vote..is that ok with you? :rolleyes: For me...
Forum: DIY Observatories 18-05-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By strongmanmike
Never done slab form-work before, so hey, thought...

Never done slab form-work before, so hey, thought I'd start with a circular
slab juuust to test our skills. It's a 2.6m diameter circle for a 2.3m Sirius
Observatory so there will only be a 6"...
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 4,035
Posted By strongmanmike
You betchya :clap:! and not just me either, this...

You betchya :clap:! and not just me either, this thread is but a gnats R's hair collection of opinions, I just hope that all those that do indeed support a good powerful and fast NBN can look past...
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 154
Posted By strongmanmike
Ah, a man after my own heart......

Ah, a man after my own heart......
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 101
Posted By strongmanmike
A very nice evenings work from the balcony Werner...

A very nice evenings work from the balcony Werner :thumbsup:

There are some cool looking galaxy shapes out there huh?

Mike
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By strongmanmike
Colour looks great Dave, nice work. Mike

Colour looks great Dave, nice work.

Mike
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 321
Posted By strongmanmike
:lol: you were lovin it huh? :cool: Yeh,...

:lol: you were lovin it huh? :cool:

Yeh, pretty good mate, Marc A's gunna love this :thumbsup:

Shame you couldn't get some colour, next time huh? Seeing is no issue for colour either so you can...
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 4,035
Posted By strongmanmike
:lol: Yep, I was a moth because I am pretty keen...

:lol: Yep, I was a moth because I am pretty keen to see the NBN get up in its entirety (or even upgraded) so if Turnbull had come out and said we will implement the NBN in its entirety and perhaps...
Forum: Deep Space 18-05-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 154
Posted By strongmanmike
Beautiful results Leo, I love the colours, I get...

Beautiful results Leo, I love the colours, I get lambasted by a few for saturating my colours sometimes :lol: but I think it looks great :thumbsup:

I like the way you have kept the dynamic range...
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