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Old 03-05-2005, 10:11 PM
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Rodstar (Rod)
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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I've got FOUR accessory bags / cases now, because I am getting used to being prepared for every eventuality.

CASE ONE
1.25" diagonal
2" diagonal
2 x Barlow
30MM GSO Superview EP
26MM Meade EP
20MM GSO EP
15MM GSO EP
1.25" EP adaptor for 2" diagonal
OIII Filter
Moon Filter
Eyepatch
Collimation keys

CASE TWO
Meade microfocuser
Meade Autostar keypad and keypad holder
Finderscope
powerpack charger
Orion Dewzapper
Dick Smith gadget to connect powerpack to scope

CASE THREE
Clipboard with paper
pencils / felt tipped pens
Astronomy 2005
Complete NGC, Messier and Caldwell catalogues
Exploring the Moon (Steve Massey)
Phillip's Guide to Stars and Planets (Sir Pat Moore)
Handheld torch with red cellophane
Phillip's Planisphere
Spare red cellophane
LX200 instruction manual
Calculator
Ring binder with viewing plans, notes, star maps

ACCESSORIES BAG
Two headlamps with red cellophane
spare batteries
eyepiece cleaning pen
eyepiece cleaning blower
more pens
occy straps

I also take the following with me on a viewing session:
bedroll (for dew shield)
2 powerpacks
tarpaulin

Sounds like a lot, but it's a bit of a military operation, I don't really think about it. Besides, I love my gadgets.


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