I just got SDM'd!

pgc hunter · #1 25-01-2010, 09:05 PM

It's official, my 12" dob is awaiting its last observing session tonight in it's existing form, for it will soon be reborn as a shiney new SDM

Have been in discussion with Peter for a couple of weeks, and we have settled on a sweet as package that will make observing a revelation over the rickity old thing I have now

The existing structure is inadequete, with a dodgy mirror cell that doesnt hold collimation well, a secondary thats virtually uncollimatible, no fan, and the thing is really showing its age. But from tomorrow, all that will irrelevant

lacad01 (Adam) · #2 25-01-2010, 09:09 PM

Nice one, post some piccies once it's ready

mithrandir (Andrew) · #3 25-01-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pgc hunter

It's official, my 12" dob is awaiting its last observing session tonight in it's existing form, for it will soon be reborn as a shiney new SDM

Nice move.

So I suppose that means Melbourne will be clouded out for the foreseeable future.

telecasterguru (Frank) · #4 25-01-2010, 09:32 PM

Hey,

Your scope sounds like mine.

Sounds like you are on a winner.

Fantastic, I am jealous.

Frank

erick (Eric) · #5 25-01-2010, 09:37 PM

Glad to hear you were able to go ahead! I look forward to comparing notes.

dannat (Daniel) · #6 25-01-2010, 09:37 PM

"So I suppose that means Melbourne will be clouded out for the foreseeable future."

To the contrary, it means Melb will have perfectly clear skies for the weeks while it is being built..visual & imagers take note:

ngcles · #7 25-01-2010, 09:51 PM

Hi PGC,

I can understand your excitement but you must know that it will rain for three years starting the moment you take delivery ...

Hope it all works out for the best mate! Peter does a very high-quality product so I'm sure you're going to be happy ... with the ''scope ...

Best,

Les D

mithrandir (Andrew) · #8 25-01-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dannat

"So I suppose that means Melbourne will be clouded out for the foreseeable future."

To the contrary, it means Melb will have perfectly clear skies for the weeks while it is being built..visual & imagers take note:

We've had this discussion lately. I'm of the opinion that the bad weather starts as soon as you have committed to buy.

The delivery conjecture could be right, but it would mean everyone else in Melb would have to not buy anything either.

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #9 25-01-2010, 10:28 PM

Congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing photos when job is complete. I thinks it is wonderful that peter is able to rejuvenate scope under his SDM banner, I certainly wouldn't mind hsving go aometime in the future!

Malcolm

DavidU (Dave) · #10 25-01-2010, 10:41 PM

Mate !

GrahamL · #11 25-01-2010, 10:47 PM

great stuff .. hows yours going Eric ?

pgc hunter · #12 26-01-2010, 12:10 PM

Gentlemen, it is not possible to make Melbourne Weather any crappier than in it's existing form

Incidentally, today is also overcast ....

mithrandir (Andrew) · #13 26-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Can we borrow the cloud for a few hours? It's bright sun, 32 deg and rising quickly.

You can have it back at sunset.

pgc hunter · #14 26-01-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mithrandir

Can we borrow the cloud for a few hours? It's bright sun, 32 deg and rising quickly.

Yes you certainly may, although you are more than welcome to keep it for eternity. I'll even pay express post.

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You can have it back at sunset.

nah nah I'll be right thanks!

mithrandir (Andrew) · #15 26-01-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pgc hunter

Yes you certainly may, although you are more than welcome to keep it for eternity. I'll even pay express post.

I guess you are nowhere near Melbourne Park. The tennis looks like they have full sun.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #16 26-01-2010, 12:39 PM

Congratulations! I believe you'll love the work of SDM!

erick (Eric) · #17 26-01-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nightstalker

great stuff .. hows yours going Eric ?

Patience is a virtue! Peter is doing fine - I'm away several weekends (like now - I'm up near Mittagong) - so we have agreed to push back delivery if necessary - hopefully later in February.

Manav (Yugant) · #18 26-01-2010, 03:20 PM

Thats good news SAB hope the skies remain clear for you!

Andrew: The way we are heading I wouldnt be surprised if it gets cloudy tonight!

pgc hunter · #19 26-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Met up with Peter this afternoon and handed the scope over....it's officially happening for real

Stuff included include Feathertouch focuser, heated filter slider, Stellarvue 60mm finder, dew heaters, onboard battery, sexy black paint scheme and other varieties of awesomeness.

mithrandir (Andrew) · #20 26-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Manav

Thats good news SAB hope the skies remain clear for you!

Andrew: They way we are heading I wouldnt be surprised if it gets cloudy tonight!

Yugant, I got set up, reasonably aligned, both cameras focused - and the cloud moved in. Maybe by the end of "Lie To Me" ... but SWMBO is setting the alarm for 6am.