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18-06-2005, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by atalas
Yeah slice,I'm getting closer to judgment day have to do something good before the time comes ! hehehe 
You know I was thinking could be one kid that doesnt stray from boredom,and maybe a new career path who knows! Ive been lucky with my kids,I wish all kids luck !
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So louie are you going to give him the "FS 102 with camera angle adjuster,Tak 7x50 illuminated finder, Vixen ota rings and dove tail plate, 2"eyepiece adapter, Aerolyte case" for $150.00  
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18-06-2005, 09:25 PM
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oh dear, what a pity I've sold It ,It will head to Its new owner in Queensland very soon.
I'm sure he will enjoy It as much as I did.
Oh yes lucky I have a Tak Newt as well ! hehehe
Hey big Dave ! I found a EM200 mount so I hope that deal will be seald soon then I'll put my GPDX/Skysenser on the market as well .
Louie 
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18-06-2005, 09:30 PM
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Hapkido = Pain
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Newcastle NSW
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WTG Louie you are the man.
Gazz
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18-06-2005, 09:51 PM
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2 or 3 Best
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sydney
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Thanks alot for the offer louie 
I can pull the money together for the scope though. I'm very grateful nonetheless.
I've decided to go with the 6" Dob.
How far out of sydney will I need to go to get some dark skies? I'm planning to go out with a friend when I get back from a vacation with my family to test it out.
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18-06-2005, 10:03 PM
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I think you will have to get about an hour or two out at least for your best views Coach.
When you do your bound to catch the Astro bug!
Gazz If It's hard lets not give up.
Louie 
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18-06-2005, 10:28 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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Way to go Ram!
Another Dobbie!!
Interesting how only a few years ago a 4" was entry level and 6" was a good step up. Here we are trying to flog the 8".
You will enjoy your scope Ram, no matter what size. When you are ready to step up to a 12" I have a 12" autographed by John Dobson (Dobsonians are named after him) for only $ 5,000.00.
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18-06-2005, 10:30 PM
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A very 'Senior' member.
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O.K. Coach, the 6" is a good choice for a starter. You'll only need to go about 1/2 hr out of the big smoke to get reasonably dark skies. When you pick up the t'scope, buy a Planishere as well. This will help you find your way around the sky. Oh, & a red LED torch, so you don't ruin your eyes dark adaption. (more tech. terms). Don't use a white light. Best of luck & welcome to a great hobby.  L.
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18-06-2005, 10:34 PM
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Good move Coach. You'll have a ball. Even from the suburbs. But wait til you get some dark skies. You won't know yourself.  You'll thing you've gained 4" in aperture
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18-06-2005, 10:38 PM
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RAJAH , half and hour won't get you out of Sydney mate.
Louie 
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18-06-2005, 10:42 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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LOL, get you to the next suburb though!!!
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18-06-2005, 11:17 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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Hey Ram,
Don't worry about City light too much. I know light pollution is a hassle but take a look at the pics on this site that John (Vindictive666) posted.
They were take at Cebu City, Phillipines! Ultra bright light pollution. Yes he has a bigger scope but it shows that you can still get good views in a city.
http://jupiter.cstoneind.com/
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18-06-2005, 11:20 PM
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Hapkido = Pain
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Last edited by cahullian; 18-06-2005 at 11:23 PM.
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18-06-2005, 11:33 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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Easy for me to talk. I live in the Dark! But plenty of good pics in here from you guys and gals that live in the Cities. I applaude you all.
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18-06-2005, 11:36 PM
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Ken good point ,there's alot you can see and image even from Sydney.
Hey Gazz how isya *********?hehehe 
yes plenty of eyepieces to go around and a couple of new ones as well It's a lot of fun .
Louie
Last edited by [1ponders]; 19-06-2005 at 12:03 AM.
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18-06-2005, 11:38 PM
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2 or 3 Best
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sydney
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Yeah I plan on using it in my area, but because its the holidays I want to take it out somewhere good.
I was thinking about going to the Blue Mountains National Park or around Newcastle. Does anyone know if its ok to camp in the national park?
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18-06-2005, 11:40 PM
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Don't Know Coach,just ring them and check.
Louie 
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18-06-2005, 11:41 PM
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Hapkido = Pain
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Newcastle NSW
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i want em i want em( in an irish accent)iwanim iwanim
he he he BTW less of the old and more of the *****(guaranteed)
Irish
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18-06-2005, 11:44 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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About 100k west of Alice Springs is pretty dark these holidays! LOL
If you camp in a National Park you have to tell the Ranger when you go in and when you come out or they send search parties in and you end up on the 6 o'clock news. They don't get very impressed when people just camp in there without them knowing.
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18-06-2005, 11:44 PM
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Hapkido = Pain
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Join Date: May 2005
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dont forget nothing is illegal!! well...unless you get caught 
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18-06-2005, 11:46 PM
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Man I think Ive found my match , your funny Irish ! so let the ***** begin!
Louie and hope the wind don't turn 
Last edited by [1ponders]; 19-06-2005 at 12:00 AM.
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