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09-02-2005, 10:45 AM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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I wish!
Was a youth worker to violent kids for 19 years but now I'm a bloody Rugby League coach, and gettin to old to do it!
Just want to kick back and enjoy my astronomy these days. It's quiet, peaceful, yet exciting.
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09-02-2005, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Gilgandra NSW
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Just luv this site but I am not good with the fancy stuff (smileys, quotes etc so shall do my best!
ps. Doesn't leave much room for the missus! from Rajah -
I am the missus and no kids at home now Rajah so it will be me and my dob!
robin i think it is over at AO forum uses a eq platform with a dob to image DSOs ice.... its doable - Ving
What and where is 'AO forum'?
Think I'll go with the 12' - Dad already planning the trolley to put it on (idea from Iceman)- I have to clean out the laundry for a space to store it- (there goes a linen cupboard!!)
And if Silvinator can live next door to a Tennis court and moderate the Astrophotography thread, I can cope with my backyard!
thanks again guys
This is fun and I haven't even got my Dob yet
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09-02-2005, 09:34 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Pearl,
If you are going to store your scope in the laundry beware of moisture collecting on the mirrors from Clothes dryer etc. Laundry wouldn't be my first choice but you have to fit it somewhere I guess.
If you want smilies etc. click on 'Preview Reply' below after you have typed your message. 
<b>Edit: Before everyone jumps on me about the moisture bit - Laundry moisture carries Gazillions of microscopic fluff particles.</b>
Last edited by ballaratdragons; 09-02-2005 at 09:41 PM.
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09-02-2005, 09:58 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Mine lives in the garage on top of a tarp so the base doesnt get wet, with an old bedsheet over the top to keep dust off.
My latest trick is a plastic grocery bag on the rear end to keep spiders out of the mirror cell
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09-02-2005, 10:05 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Hey Geoff,
Shower caps keep Spidie out really good! Use em on both ends. (and you can get flowery ones)
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09-02-2005, 10:16 PM
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Sounds like a new thread to me - where to store the Dob??
Ok Laundry is out. the family/lounge is next choice, then the garage. My area has summer temps of up to 40 degrees (evaporative air conditioning) and winter down to 0 degrees (wood burning heating). garage not safe - villians at large at night.
May need to ditch clothes drier!! 
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09-02-2005, 10:25 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Pearl,
Laundry will be o.k. if the scope is well protected from moisture, fluff, dust, spiders, mozzies, burgulars, cholera and flu.
It should be o.k. in the laundry if you seal each end and cover it up. 
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09-02-2005, 10:45 PM
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Thanks heaps coach
Hope your dob arives before the weekend 
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09-02-2005, 10:51 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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You been reading my profile you snoop. 
Yep, Grandpa the footy coach! 
My 12" better get here on friday or I have to wait till Monday 
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09-02-2005, 11:10 PM
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Shower caps Ive seen arent big enough to fit the 10 incher, considering the tube is 12 inch in diameter and peoples heads dont come that fat ...... well normal people that is
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09-02-2005, 11:15 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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My youngest daughter is 13 and I am going to use her shower caps. I checked for a 13" tube and they will fit.
They are a cheap pack of 7 from Bi-Lo for $2
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10-02-2005, 12:04 AM
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A very 'Senior' member.
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Hi Bbbbllaacckkppeeaaarrrllll, So SORRY. It's a natural reaction. Can't see anyone on these forums. I profoundly appologise for my error.
(does this sound like grovelling)?
Plastic covers of any kind are better than cloth, which lets the dust/spidys/bugs thru. 
RULE #1. APERTURE WINS.
RULE #2. " " " " " " " ".
MAGIC Number = 50.
(Max. theoretical mag. of t'scope, is Aperture in inches X by 50. e.g. 10" x 50 = 500x). Most viewing is done between say, 35x and 300x.
I/we recommend an 8" as minimum, but a 10" is better. If big car/budget, 12" or whatever fits. 
ps. Don't opt for the cheaper E/Ps. Buy 1 or 2 good ones to start + good Barlow.
Last edited by RAJAH235; 10-02-2005 at 02:42 AM.
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10-02-2005, 01:07 AM
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1300 THESKY
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Now Ill have to add shower caps to my list of must have accesories 
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10-02-2005, 03:10 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Make sure they are the ones with flowers on them. Great conversation piece! 
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10-02-2005, 03:35 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Quote:
Originally posted by ballaratdragons
My youngest daughter is 13 and I am going to use her shower caps. I checked for a 13" tube and they will fit.
They are a cheap pack of 7 from Bi-Lo for $2
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hey big spender!
sounds good actually
time to go shopping
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10-02-2005, 04:20 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Shower cap even fits my Avatar! Cooool!
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10-02-2005, 04:27 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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gawd thats funny!
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10-02-2005, 06:20 PM
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Who knows
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Welcome to the forum Blackpearl, the decision that you are making needs to be made carefully. With $2000.00 you can get a very good setup, Each type has its problems and you need to weight them up. I do however, recommend that you get a scope that can guide. This will prove valuable later when your needs change and for the iterim will mean you can centre and object and look at it without moving the scope by hand.
Good luck with your decision. If you want any advice in regard to SCT scopes you can PM me. I don't want to be seen to advertise any brand, I am not getting paid by them and I can give a more honest assessment.
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11-02-2005, 12:24 AM
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Lovely colour Ken!!! Do you use it to keep the glare down as well???
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12-02-2005, 12:20 AM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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<b>LATEST UPDATE</b>
<b>SHOWER CAPS</b>
Well my 12" arrived.
Grabbed the shower cap and . . . . .
it didn't fit!
Questioned my daughter about this and she said it was a different shower cap. Phew!
Got the right one and discovered it's a Mutant!! It fits but it's the only one in the pack that does.
Oh well, I'll use it anyway.
Stuck it on, Yay . . . it works!
Tried to pull it up further for a good fit and . . . . . . . . . .
I ripped a bloody great hole in it! 
Some folks never win.
Gonna buy some more.
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