Scope Turbo-Charge: The Mary Rose Reborn! - Page 3

Rodstar (Rod) · #41 13-01-2010, 01:14 PM

Thanks Petra and Kev!

I am looking forward to the little adventure planned in March when we head up to Coonabarabran for New Moon. That should give the Mary Rose a chance to stretch its legs!

StarGazing (Alex) · #42 13-01-2010, 03:18 PM

Congrats Rod with the new updated version on Mary Rose

. I too am turbo charging my 14" truss dob through Peter Read at SDM and cant wait for thoose improvements. Best of luck with Rod, keep us informed on it.

Cheers Alex.

Rodstar (Rod) · #43 14-01-2010, 01:40 PM

Thanks Alex! And great news about your scope. When will your turbo charge be complete?? What is Peter doing to your scope?

StarGazing (Alex) · #44 14-01-2010, 04:46 PM

G'day Rod, thanks for your response.

Peter wont get it done till March or April so I have a little while to go

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I am getting an Argo Navis & a Servo Cat fitted, changing the Helicron focuser to the Feathertouch

, build a new rocker box and new power ground board with all the battery and wiring done and finaly give a new coat of paint. Not sure as of yet if I should get a dew system, what do you think ?
does it come handy ?.

Cheers Alex.

RB (Andrew) · #45 14-01-2010, 06:57 PM

So.....Rod.......does this mean we'll get to see Carina in a 'new light'.
Can't wait buddy, scope's looking magnificent.

gb_astro · #46 14-01-2010, 10:08 PM

Hi Rod.
Did Peter say anything about not selling Stellarvue and other bits and pieces anymore? His online webshop has disappeared from his site.
Greg.

(Edit: Just looked at the Stellarvue site and see that they now ship direct to Australia, so that might be my answer.)

Rodstar (Rod) · #47 15-01-2010, 07:57 AM

Sounds great, Alex. I thoroughly recommend you get the dew straps etc. On a dewy night, an observing session can easily be ruined by dew. It is nice to have the peace of mind to know that dew will never be an issue.

Thanks RB - talking of Carina, I had a gander at her the other night, and I reckon Eta is ready to blow!!!!

Greg - news to me if Stellarvue and SDM have parted company. Peter is so busy building scopes (his reputation keeps growing, and he is now selling overseas, even to the US), I suspect that it is better for him to focus on that part of his business rather than being distracted by a webshop for another manufacturer's products. He can always fit Stellarvue products if customers want them, whether or not he is a Stellarvue distributer.

StarGazing (Alex) · #48 15-01-2010, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the advice Rod, I will definetly get dew protection......... makes good sense.

Cheers Alex.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #49 15-01-2010, 11:28 AM

Hi Alex,

You definately need as a minimum a dew heater on the secondary and on your finder/telrad. I don't find it quite as necessary on the eyepiece, but it is very nice to have on the really dewey nights. For the small extra cost I agree with Rod and think the full dew package is well worthwhile.

Cheers,
John B

StarGazing (Alex) · #50 15-01-2010, 11:32 AM

Cheers John, thanks for input much appreciated. Your right about the cost and in relation to everything else it makes sense. I am straight on the phone Peter to order one in.

Alex.

Deeno · #51 15-01-2010, 03:27 PM

This is all very exciting Rod....
Can't wait to bludge a peek

Rodstar (Rod) · #52 15-01-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deeno

This is all very exciting Rod....
Can't wait to bludge a peek

Mate, I get to bludge the fumes from your cigars all the time, so it is only fair that I share too!

When are you back from the US (or are you back already)??