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h0ughy
13-09-2012, 03:28 PM
Those who were at astrofest this year may remember what happened after a new scope was purchased on site….we had a bit of a stormy scare…..;)

Well I have just had a triple whammy delivered and right on cue we have just had another storm:cloudy: :rain: :windy: :question: :D . Uncanny isn’t it…….but it is not my fault…..Honest.?:P :lol:

All I had delivered was a new Manfrotto 504HD Head with 546B 2-Stage Aluminum Tripod , a canon 650D body and spare battery and a Losmandy polar scope. From three separate sources, all delivered within hours of each other…..in a thunderstorm…Sorry Al :rofl:

allan gould
13-09-2012, 04:16 PM
David
you will love the Losmandy polar scope as it really is a total gem. When I used my mount I. The field it took a few seconds literally yo polar align good enough to autoguide with. Exceptionally clear and easy to use. Well done and I hope you enjoy all the new toys.
Allan

h0ughy
13-09-2012, 05:50 PM
Thanks Allan. I can say that manfrotto tripod is a very nice piece of work!!! there is room enough in the bag to have the Starlapse packed in padded bags as well as the tripod. the 650D is very light and will work well with the 50mm lens or the 10mm ;) and the 60D with the 200mm. i might just see if i can borrow a 400MM L lens just for Cairns:D

jjjnettie
14-09-2012, 05:20 PM
Not for the kiddies. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejBw_DwJZcg&feature=context-cha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn9x0e5AGhQ&feature=context-cha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkVCOJH98q8&feature=plcp

pluto
14-09-2012, 06:50 PM
Well my new scope plus mount should arrive next week so I apologise in advance for the terrible weather that will plague the Sydney area for the next month or so ;-)

acropolite
15-09-2012, 06:44 PM
I know the feeling, I bought a couple of additional solar panels and controller to expand my capacity at the shack. Decided to test the panel/controller combo today, the clouds came in within minutes of getting set up.

h0ughy
15-09-2012, 08:50 PM
well its cloudy tonight here as well - was going to test the starlapse

lacad01
17-09-2012, 09:16 PM
My Vixen Polarie arrived today............and now it's raining :P