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Forum: ATM and DIY Projects

22-05-2013, 11:26 AM

Replies: 9

Dew Management

Views: 374

Posted By ZeroID

If you could get it to turn on the Dew Heaters it...

If you could get it to turn on the Dew Heaters it might be very useful.

I ran my little 6 watt system the other night. Temporary setup, velcroed it onto the OTA, wrapped it in a towel for...

Forum: General Chat

21-05-2013, 07:48 PM

Replies: 8

SE Melbourne - door knock scam?

Views: 254

Posted By ZeroID

I managed to leave a phone caller online stuck...

I managed to leave a phone caller online stuck next to the TV speaker for 20 mins once. Picked it up every 5 mins or so and said " Hang on, nearly there " till they gave up.

Me 1, them 0 ...

Forum: Beginners Astrophotography

21-05-2013, 07:39 PM

Replies: 5

Experimenting with Omega Centauri Data

Views: 116

Posted By ZeroID

I lost count .... awesome !!

I lost count .... awesome !!

Forum: Beginners Talk

21-05-2013, 12:27 PM

Replies: 11

Hello Earth!

Views: 280

Posted By ZeroID

And noone has mentioned Stellarium yet !! ...

And noone has mentioned Stellarium yet !! :shrug:
:welcome: Tom, nice story and great ambitions backed up with some very useful skills and resources, you will do well.
Get Stellarium, free, on...

Forum: IceTrade Archives

20-05-2013, 11:18 AM

Replies: 1

[TRADED/FOUND] EPs for childs telescope.

Posted By ZeroID

EPs found, three in fact, 6, 12.5 & 20 from Raj....

EPs found, three in fact, 6, 12.5 & 20 from Raj. Many thanks, now I can't wait for her birthday to come round.

Cheers all

Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events

20-05-2013, 11:15 AM

Replies: 7

ALERT! NEO Asteroid 1998 QE2 Close Approach- 31st May, 2013.

Views: 462

Posted By ZeroID

I ain't done an asteroid yet so count me in...

I ain't done an asteroid yet so count me in hopefully
<Starts chanting 'anti-cloud' mantras under his breath>

Forum: General Chat

20-05-2013, 11:10 AM

Replies: 7

Saw what I think was...

Views: 214

Posted By ZeroID

Aaaahh!! That explains something !! I spotted...

Aaaahh!! That explains something !!
I spotted my one and only Aquarid last Tuesday week and thought I 'heard' it but my brain said no way, speed of sound and all that sort of stuff. Was walking up...

Forum: General Chat

20-05-2013, 11:01 AM

Replies: 2

Will we be able to see Asteroid 1998 QE2?

Posted By ZeroID

Can't answer that but I just hope we get some...

Can't answer that but I just hope we get some 'no-cloud' nights around then because it will be fun trying.

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

20-05-2013, 10:57 AM

Replies: 21

Tasco Luminova 114mm Aperture 900mm Focal - Any good or rubbish?

Views: 400

Posted By ZeroID

Yep, I bought a 15mm (60x) and 20 mm (45x) GSO...

Yep, I bought a 15mm (60x) and 20 mm (45x) GSO SuperViews to start with. Nice wide feilds of view, good quality for the price glass. I'd ideally want a good 12.5 or 10 to complement those but most of...

Forum: DIY Observatories

17-05-2013, 09:32 AM

Replies: 84

20' Container Observatory

Views: 7,383

Posted By ZeroID

Next time I'm over in Aus I'll know where to...

Next time I'm over in Aus I'll know where to stay, do you take pre bookings ?

Bloody nice one, makes my tin shed look like a .... tin shed.

Forum: Astronomy and Amateur Science

17-05-2013, 09:23 AM

Replies: 3

From Steam Engines to Information Theory

Views: 165

Posted By ZeroID

Watched the first one, awesome. I'm into Steam...

Watched the first one, awesome. I'm into Steam Punk so all the Beam Engines and old Victoriana was fascinating for a starter but I finally got to understand entropy, order and disorder. Excellent...

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

17-05-2013, 09:16 AM

Replies: 21

Tasco Luminova 114mm Aperture 900mm Focal - Any good or rubbish?

Views: 400

Posted By ZeroID

Way to go Dean .. and :welcome: to IIS. As I...

Way to go Dean .. and :welcome: to IIS. As I said, I got started exactly the same way. Join in the fun.

Forum: IceTrade Archives

16-05-2013, 02:26 PM

Replies: 1

[TRADED/FOUND] EPs for childs telescope.

Posted By ZeroID

EPs for childs telescope.

My grand daughter was up last week and we were outside with the big Dob. She is very bright 8 year old with the reading level of an 11 year old and she had control of the 10" and was finding stuff...

Forum: Observation Reports

16-05-2013, 11:36 AM

Replies: 20

Observation Report 03.05.13

Views: 372

Posted By ZeroID

Cool, new target, thanks guys for all the info....

Cool, new target, thanks guys for all the info. Now all I got to do is get PHD to behave itself.

Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy

16-05-2013, 11:24 AM

Replies: 14

What do folks do to stop their breathe fogging eye pieces whilst observing?

Views: 298

Posted By ZeroID

The view becomes quite restrictive I find, no...

The view becomes quite restrictive I find, no stars in ya pockets .... to my knowledge. :D

It's not even necessarily your breathe that does it, just the wetness of your eye can be sufficient to...

Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events

16-05-2013, 11:20 AM

Replies: 5

A date for your diary - Jupiter & Saturn conjunction 21st Dec 2020 !!

Views: 658

Posted By ZeroID

I'll get my Zimmer Frame ready .... :P

I'll get my Zimmer Frame ready .... :P

Forum: General Chat

16-05-2013, 10:01 AM

Replies: 26

Tomorrow!!

Views: 382

Posted By ZeroID

Bon Voyage !!

Bon Voyage !!

Forum: General Chat

16-05-2013, 09:59 AM

Replies: 30

Star Trek Into Darkness

Views: 957

Posted By ZeroID

This weekend now the rush is over, I reckon a...

This weekend now the rush is over, I reckon a wine or two beforehand will help the 'Reality Check' system. Bring it on...

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

16-05-2013, 09:47 AM

Replies: 14

Counterweights

Views: 296

Posted By ZeroID

I used a couple of big old 'G' clamps previously....

I used a couple of big old 'G' clamps previously. Cast iron but they stuck out too damn far !!

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

16-05-2013, 09:45 AM

Replies: 5

Original battery or third party

Views: 206

Posted By ZeroID

Life on an OEM battery seems much better. My KM...

Life on an OEM battery seems much better. My KM 7D has two batteries, both still showing good charge and working well.
They are both 7 years old .... !
Shame I've upgraded my camera ..

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

16-05-2013, 09:42 AM

Replies: 2

Stuck - new

Views: 176

Posted By ZeroID

A trifle harsh on that last line methinks. It's...

A trifle harsh on that last line methinks.
It's not whether there are ' countless over-processed shots of the usual bright pretty things in the sky ' but whether you want to take your own pix and...

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

16-05-2013, 09:33 AM

Replies: 21

Tasco Luminova 114mm Aperture 900mm Focal - Any good or rubbish?

Views: 400

Posted By ZeroID

I've got a Meade Quasar 114\900. It was my...

I've got a Meade Quasar 114\900. It was my starter scope, kicked me off onto this perilous path. I was surprised with just how much it could see and it was an inexpensive ($50) start into the hobby....

Forum: Beginners Talk

16-05-2013, 09:18 AM

Replies: 11

Photography here I come!!

Views: 341

Posted By ZeroID

Beware the slippery slope of Astrop ....... ah,...

Beware the slippery slope of Astrop ....... ah, too late !!
Moon, at ISO 200 you will be down around the 1/500th sec somewhere.
Good luck and have fun !!

Cheers
Brent

Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions

10-05-2013, 11:58 AM

Replies: 14

Counterweights

Views: 296

Posted By ZeroID

I used some split hose to line the gap and take...

I used some split hose to line the gap and take up the extra size. I'm using a couple of 5kg gym weights. You might find some clear plastic hose around the right diameter. Between that and a clamp...

Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events

10-05-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 170

Annular solar eclipse - 10 may 2013

Views: 6,594

Posted By ZeroID

If I stacked them all ( 28 frames ) I could have...

If I stacked them all ( 28 frames ) I could have some moving clouds. Anyone for animation ?? :D

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