[simmo]

Hello everyone,

Thanks for the seconding the setting circles Colhut.
I am definitely going to set them on my base and it’s probably going to be sometime this week if I get the time. I'm jumping in and buying tomorrow if things go well. It'll be a 10" skywatcher as the price isn't too bad at the moment over here. Not sure whether it'll be truss, $ vs. comfort?
I like your idea of using the adjustable levellers on the base too. If my stealth pad (or anywhere else) is not quite level these will come in handy. Your reply also prompted me to do a search for setting circles and I came up with this site: -

http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/ManualDobSettingCircles.htm

This is probably pretty close to what you’re explaining I think. With this and Sharkbaits photos I reckon I'll nail it. If anything I just loved the look of the telescope (just scroll to the bottom)! Vaztr, I think this is definitely an example of a custom pimped up scope! Check the matching seat too.

Jen you are a good soul with a great sense of humour I think. I was so embarrassed when I realised I’d called an easty a westy. In the interest of not being warned for offensive behaviour by administrators I thought I’d better change it. Your post count is very impressive too. I'd tried doing the maths but could not contain my laughter.

By the way Colhut good to see a westy online (I can actually use that now!).

I've had such a good time so far and it’s great to know I’m surrounded by such friendly and helpful people.
Keep in touch and the posts and ideas coming
Simmo