What Astro Prezzies ?

[PCH]

Hey Guys,

c'mon, let's hear about what Astro Prezzies everyone got :D

I got an Orion OIII filter hoping it will help in our light polluted skies here in Perth. And a second one each of TV 25mm Plossl and moon filter to go with my existing ones for use with my Oberwerk binocs - hoping for great things !

I hope everyone had a super day with their friends and/or families - we certainly did. We have for the past few years hosted the Christmas dinner and days activities. I used to regard this as a bit of a fag as there's plenty to do as you will know. But now, with a change of heart I have chosen to look upon it as a pleasure and a privilege, since none of us know how long our families (older members especially!) may be around.

A very happy 2009 to all :2thumbs:

[Jen]

no astro prezzies for me :sadeyes: its one of those things that all the people that i know wouldnt have a clue what to buy me when it comes to astronomy :lol: so i have to buy that stuff for myself :Dhahah
But i did get a cool video camera with a built in hard drive and all that other cool stuff that is does :thumbsup: and the first thing that came to mind was mmm what can i do with this and my scope :lol::screwy::screwy:
:whistle:

[MrB]

No astro-prezzies for me either, but I did buy myself a couple of kegs for my craftbrew :D

[garyp]

none for me but I did have a good day

cheers

gary:)

[TrevorW]

radio controlled helicopter whuch my brother broke

Hic

[leinad]

:prey2: Book: Carl Sagan - Cosmos
I've already watched the DVD Series 3 times; though the book is still brilliant, cant put it down.

[leon]

Na, none for me either, but than as Jen says, it would be hard for someone else to buy for me.

Leon

[xelasnave]

I shouted myself a "helmet cam" which I bought on impulse with the xmas thing as justification but having used it I think I will get a hand held camera as well..
alex

[AlexN]

well. I bought myself a few science orientated books to help me learn and understand more about astronomy through physics and general relativity. I bought myself a WO ZS66 Petzval refractor for guiding/widER-field imaging. a Lumicon Newtonian Easy Guider.. Wanted to see if it could help my C11 imaging any... And finally, A bunch of stuff from ADM accessories...
D plate for C11, D-plate for Megrez 102, MDS accessory plate for C11, MDS accessory plate for Megrez 102, 2x MDS adapters for connecting guidescope rings to MDS plates.... Finally I can use the ADM D saddle for my EQ6... :)

And what do you know... I get 11 days of holidays, and according to weather forecasts, at least 9 of them involve rain.. :(

[GeoffW1]

Underpants...........

[dugnsuz]

Thermal?:P

[dugnsuz]

Kendrick Dew removal setup for my DSLR lens and Guidescope - no more hairdryer for me (on many levels!!)
Happy Xmas all...
Doug:thumbsup:

[Ric]

I got a 500Gb external hard drive, that will prove very handy for imaging.

Cheers

[GeoffW1]

Bonds :(

[Ian Robinson]

Nothing here.

[bloodhound31]

EQ6, ED120 APO, Orion Starshoot Pro color DSI and an Orion Starshoot autoguiding camera.

The Lord has blessed me BIG TIME!

Baz.

[AlexN]

Barry! what a great christmas it must have been for you...

Any news on that C11 of yours? Insurance going to cover it for you?

Alex.

[mozzie]

nothing for me i bought the wife a new computer so i get the old one in the pod:thumbsup:
bought my 5 year old who loves astronomy a little scope when the skies clear he can have a look ill post a thread with his reaction
mozzie

[matt]

Nothing astro...apart from the Astronomy 2009 book and Astronomy calendar.

However, I was lucky enough to get an Oregon Scientific wireless weather station and plenty of 'other' stuff:D

[dugnsuz]

Nice Haul Baz!
Your stuff's not too shabby either Alex!:P
Doug:thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

It already did Alex, and I used it well.....muahahahahahaaaaaaaa.....

Plug for CGU. Thanks guys.



Spent my first night and took first light last night Doug. It's a bit of a learning curve though. Still trying to open and process the M42 I took last night with the starshoot.:thumbsup:

[Jen]

hahaha bonds are comfy right :thumbsup:

[PCH]

Jeepers Baz,

who's funding that little lot?? You're not getting help from 'the other side' are you ;)

[jjjnettie]

I bought myself a fringe killer, it arrived just in time for Christmas, so did the clouds.