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cookie8

10-08-2008, 10:44 PM

My very first ToUcam moon tonight. 12"LB and 2X barlow (about 3 meter FL). Scope cooled outside for 4 hours then allow crater to drift across FOV therefore only 10secs avi. About 50 frames stacked. Very happy :lol:considering my first attempt. Can't wait for a EQ platform. Please give me comments and advise how to improve. Thanks for looking:hi:

Kal

11-08-2008, 01:14 AM

Nice work.

Once you get that EQ platform you'll be able to grab alot more frames, and have better useage of the frames.

PCH

11-08-2008, 01:59 PM

Hey Vincent,

nice pics :thumbsup: Where are you planning on getting your eq platform from? What sort of price are you hoping to get it for?

Keep up the good work !

Cheers

war bird

11-08-2008, 03:07 PM

looks like your on the way mate.well done

cookie8

11-08-2008, 03:26 PM

Thanks Andrew,Paul & War bird for looking.
I know they are not good enough for this forum but they are my first & I got a bit excited so posted them anyway. Yes Paul, I can have a 12" Dob EQ platform custom made for my latitude from the US for about USD$750 including shipping. At the moment I am looking for a used one from NSW. Still looking.:)
Cheers

Matty P

11-08-2008, 06:25 PM

A great start Vincent, looks very promising.

Well done. :thumbsup:

PCH

11-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Hi Vincent,

yes, I must have seen the same website - that was the sort of price I had in mind. Although I did stumble across a site that wanted $2k+ for an EQP for a 12" dob :P. I thought I might take a serious look at making one. Need to do a bit more research though.

Cheers, :thumbsup: