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Old 08-04-2019, 10:20 PM
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Oh man, You have just got to get one of these

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/mis...cloud-gun.html

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Old 08-04-2019, 10:37 PM
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I'm struggling to see how it work work Nick.

Surely this is considered an Astro purchase and as such it attracts clouds.

When you use it, a big hole in the clouds would appear giving you perfect views of the region of space you want to look at..... Again, it is scientifically proven that perfect views attract clouds.

It would appear that either buying this or attempting to use it would actually bring more clouds that it clears.

My suggestion if you want perfectly clear skies is to organise a family function or pull apart your optics for cleaning. That brings the most cloud free nights every time.
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Old 08-04-2019, 10:42 PM
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Having lived over there, I’m not convinced it works as advertised
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Old 08-04-2019, 10:50 PM
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Good luck getting that through Customs. You might be getting a visit from Border Force.
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Old 09-04-2019, 12:25 AM
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That joke has been around on their site for so long almost forever

They are a laugh, as is this on their site

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/off...telescope.html
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Old 09-04-2019, 06:40 AM
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FLO have also advertised Hubble in their clearance items for the last couple of years: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/off...telescope.html
Only a 2 year warranty



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Old 09-04-2019, 10:50 AM
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What sort of batteries does it need?
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Old 09-04-2019, 12:28 PM
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Only 12 rounds included?

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12 x Rounds of Zarkov nucleation particles
Can't find the cost for extra "Rounds of Zarkov nucleation particles"


I mean seriously... £199 for the gun and 12 rounds? Sounds like the deskjet scam where you get the printer really cheap and then get gouged for the ink...
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Old 09-04-2019, 01:48 PM
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Well done April Farkov. Join the queue. Two AA batteries . For non members of the Ming Dynasty.

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Old 09-04-2019, 08:55 PM
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FLO have also advertised Hubble in their clearance items for the last couple of years: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/off...telescope.html
Only a 2 year warranty
I said that above
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