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Old 24-08-2010, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TheAstroGuy View Post
Craig,
They are the new SkyWatcher ones, still buzzing from sheer size!! who says size doesn't matter

Going out to Tammin in a couple of weeks i just can't wait to go hunting some deep sky galaxies, whilst imaging rig is running.
Can you think of anything better. Camping under pitch black velvet sky, with 360 degree horizons,cooking some sausages, taking photos with your imaging getup and then relaxing with a glass of red and galaxy hunting with a 14" scope , THAT IS ABSOLUTE HEAVEN to me.

Im excited
Good onya Shane ! ... sounds terrific .. look forward to seeing the piccys. Wish I could do the same !

Are you using the SkyWatcher SynScan goto navigator handset?

I ran a thread when I first joined IIS comparing the value proposition of ArgoNavis system vs SkyWatcher Autotracking/SynScan Goto. I'm still very keen to see if SkyWatcher can approximate for price/performance/functionality.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=63573

I think someone replied to my thread with words to the effect"
"You can draw a house with crayons but you couldn't build a house from it."
Those words, I think have left me with a degree of brain-damage ever since! .... I don't seem to be able to forget them !

Also, so far, everyone seems to have problems in getting hold of the SynScan Alt handsets ...
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=63781

Look forward to your thoughts.

Best Rgds.