Bo & Marc,
Thank you for the replies. I had a bit of an idea that may have been the case. We may still get this camera for everyday use (We have a grandchild about to be born
).
When the time comes and the Minister for Finance (bought the scope for Her
)allows, then scope 2 and 2nd hand modded camera/ccd may eventuate. Learning the new processes (collimation, polar alignment) is all a part of the challenge.
I would love to go to a star party, that I would really enjoy. We live in Far East Gippsland near Orbost on a small farm, there does not seem to be much out here in that regard. I do travel to Melbourne for work almost on a regular basis, normally on a Friday night for a meeting on Monday, I have thought of going to an MPAS open night, but, early start for work, finish here at 5pm, drive down (4 hrs), arrive 9pm, fall asleep
. Can you see the problem that I have.
Cheers
Andrew