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09-11-2007, 12:52 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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[FOUND] : ED80 rings
Hi
If you have a set of standard rings to suit an ED80 that you don't use anymore, please contact me.
Thanks
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09-11-2007, 01:44 PM
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Astrophotographer
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Hi
If you have a set of standard rings to suit an ED80 that you don't use anymore, please contact me.
Thanks
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See post: Guide rings
http://southcelestialpole.org.au/for...ic,5341.0.html
I also have an original set of ed80 rings (white).
Let me know if you are interested.
Last edited by wysiwyg; 09-11-2007 at 01:54 PM.
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09-11-2007, 02:42 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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Mike, they sell them reasonably cheaply at MyAstro Shop. That's where I got mine.
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09-11-2007, 02:48 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Thanks Rod, I've emailed Steve already and am waiting for his reply.
Thanks Mark, i'll discuss over PM.
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09-11-2007, 02:56 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Mike,
Are you chasing hinged 80mm rings that clamp the OTA in contact all around the circumference for simply fitting to a plate, or are you looking for (e.g. 100mm or 125mm) guide rings that have the 2 x 3 adjustable bolts so you can fine tune the pointing of the OTA?
Cheers
Dennis
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09-11-2007, 04:01 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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The former, Dennis. I'm not looking for guide-type rings, but the full clamp ones to fit to an EQ3.
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09-11-2007, 05:07 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hi Mike
I would recommend getting hinged rings that open up. I once had some non hinged Vixen rings that were very nice, but I had to unscrew the lens cell from the OTA to slide the OTA through the non-hinged rings and it was a tedious procedure, unless it is a one off permanent set up.
Cheers
Dennis
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09-11-2007, 07:25 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Thanks Dennis - I'm definitely after hinged ones. The ones I have now for the Saxon ED80 are that type, and I just want another set for the EQ3.
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09-11-2007, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Thanks Dennis - I'm definitely after hinged ones. The ones I have now for the Saxon ED80 are that type, and I just want another set for the EQ3.
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I gave a set to Plasmodium, see if he wants them 
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09-11-2007, 08:25 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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hmm I changed his username to "Lee" this morning, maybe he owes me one? 
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09-11-2007, 09:04 PM
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Colour is over-rated
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newcastle, Australia
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I just bought a 100mm f/5 achromat this week - I have rings pouring out everywhere here - you can have a pair if you like..... 
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09-11-2007, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee
I just bought a 100mm f/5 achromat this week - I have rings pouring out everywhere here - you can have a pair if you like..... |
mmm what did you actually get?
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09-11-2007, 09:59 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Found! Lee, you're a legend!
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09-11-2007, 10:02 PM
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Colour is over-rated
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newcastle, Australia
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Thank h0ughy too Mike! 
h0ughy - just a Skywatcher from Andrews.... for various guiding and maybe some faster narrow band imaging.... one-day maybe....
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09-11-2007, 10:11 PM
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Verified Astronomy Noob
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Corinda, Australia
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Plas... Uh ... Lee  ,
I can't wait to see the images you produce with your new scope. I've been drooling over your ED80 photos.
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09-11-2007, 10:18 PM
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Colour is over-rated
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newcastle, Australia
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 You sure you haven't got me confused in the name change????
You've probably been drooling over icemans ED80 pics!
Last edited by Lee; 09-11-2007 at 10:52 PM.
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