My new mount - I'm happy

[h0ughy]

:thumbsup: :cool:Its very very quite, moves very smoothly, I cant detect any backlash, its b heavy - we have 15-40km/h winds at the moment and did't budge with the massive payload placed on it :rofl: (see picture of scope and my son). Mick thanks for the EQ6 :cool: , Roger (BATSC), thanks for the refit and cleanup its a top job :love: ! Lex (Star Optics) thanks for the great price on the SkyScan :thumbsup:

I just set it up and plonked it on the ground, no polar alignment as such, just sorta southish and a rough guess on the latitude. So far I am very very happy. I will need lots of time to get to using this weapon well :poke:

They weren't long exposure shots but good enought to show it works. Antares, moon, venus, scorpio, and took a point and shoot shot near the triffid! :cool: i really need to set his baby up properly but it will be a hoot when it is working at full tilt :D

photo of the setup taken by my old minolta Dimage7 showing the pentax *istS and the 50-500 onthe EQ6. the bolts just touched the len's base and was able to hold it in place securely. Can't wait for the dovetail bar :whistle:

[Striker]

Congrats Huffy...lol

Yes you will like the skyscan...very easy to use.

You look a lot younger then I thought you were in Picture 1.....lol

[TidaLpHasE]

:cool:Good one Dave, it sure is a bonus when things you buy turn out being as good as you hoped.

I am getting a new EQ6, would you suggest i get it serviced at BATSC before using it?

Great pics too:thumbsup:

[toetoe]

Great to get new toys isn't it Dave :thumbsup: but that looks a nasty weapon ;)

[ballaratdragons]

That is a great looking mount Houghy!

Without giving away to much personal stuff how much does a set-up like that cost? and would it hold a GS12"?

Is that a camera attached to it?

If the smile on your face is anything like your sons you must be a very happy astronomer. Very nice unit. :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

To be quite honest, yes, he will get rid of the grease glue they use and tune the worm drives and other bits to help reduce significantly the PE. I am very very happy. It cost $200. :whistle:

[ballaratdragons]

P.S. Thanks for the write-up and the advertising in your signature Houghy! :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

:face: :face: :face: :face: :cool: :cool: :D :rofl:

[h0ughy]

I was wondering when you would notice that :rofl: after the character assassination from last night :poke:

[ballaratdragons]

All is forgiven!

Hate to say it but those prices are waaayyyyyy out of my league. I'll just keep merrily Dobbing away :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

this is an example of a 75 second shot, it highlight the fact i didn't polar align, also one of the moon.

The glow to the right is the next door neighbours outdoor light :ashamed:

[atalas]

Congrats David ! glad you are happy with your new mount and looking forward to seeing some DSO'S from you.
oh yes forgot to add,that hansom youngen must take after his mother :lol:

Louie :thumbsup:

[anthony2302749]

Hi Dave

From time to time I get to work part time at BATSC. Roger showed me the work he did on your mount, he was very pleased how things worked out. Top piece of kit :thumbsup:. The EQ6/SkyScan will give you hours of observing fun.

Anthony

[Striker]

I think Huffy and Ken should get Married...lol

[beren]

:thumbsup: Nice one Houghy, Eq6s look the part {nice camera lens to} so whats hooking up to this rock of gibraltar

[RB]

Congrats Dave,

Very nice setup and I'm looking forward to some nice images from this setup.


:cool: :cool:

[h0ughy]

I love your new avitar Stuart :cool: ! I like the moon :rofl:

My plan is to have a dual mount, the camera as shown one side, and a Intes m500 the other. Also, at a later date, I plan to have a bigger scope, either my 12" OTA or a 9.25 celestron. but that is way later :thumbsup:

[davidpretorius]

well done houghy!

looks great!

[h0ughy]

Naa we'd devorce the same day, he has a DOB :rofl: .

[h0ughy]

Thanks Dave :thumbsup:

[beren]

:D .... :whistle:

Good one hope to see the images from the setup, BTW have you read some of the issues involved in separating a LX ota from the forks :scared2:

[h0ughy]

Ahh no Stuart, i just thought you mark where everything was and then unbolt it :scared2:

[beren]

Orthogonal issues when reattaching , think the Mapug site has some info on it

[h0ughy]

Thanks, :thumbsup:

[cahullian]

Nice one Dave we are all looking forward to better and better shots now. BTW make sure you do some weight training as Louie tells me he has nearly put his back out setting up and packing away. lol

[h0ughy]

You seen my scrawny framework Cahullian. I do you think i will have a problem :whistle:

[atalas]

Your frame don't mean nothing David ! dragging the heavy gear around will get you wanting a permanent setup big guy , just a matter of time you'll see :lol:

Louie :whistle:

[h0ughy]

Thats why I want the 12 in an observatory. Lifting the weights is not the problem, holding on to it will be my problem. I have a bung right arm (rsi - something to do with this site probably) :D

[atalas]

Louie :rofl:

[avandonk]

If you can h0ughy run the mount on both axes with no load (ie telescope or weights) at normal speed this should eliminate any small future 'jumps'.About a week should be sufficient.Or run it when not using it,This beds in the worm drives.


Bert

[ving]

very solid looking :)
if you ever decide you dont want it just send it to me :P

[h0ughy]

thanks Bert

[acropolite]

Tony wrote Although I am not a moderator or even an aspiring moderator, may I remind you gentlemen that this sort of banter does not belong in the Equipment section of the forum, and furthermore some members may become distressed at the thought of the offspring....:lol2:

[TidaLpHasE]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: :scared::scared: lol

[h0ughy]

:poke:


thats cruel, and besides I thought I handled that one well. i have already been rapped over the knuckles several times this week. I need help, I think I need some viewing time to relax :whistle: :D

[Astroman]

I am still getting over the size of the Camera lens, FWOR!!!!!!!! can you put it in your will for me :)

[h0ughy]

But its only a 50-500 :shrug:

[Astroman]

ONLY!!!!!!!! I have a little 28-70mm on my pentax what I would do to have a big one.