PLEASE READ - Sick kids want a scope - Page 2

Astro78 · #21 28-10-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Awesome.

Do we need a finder scope??

We sure do need a finder. Petra that would be awesome

Freespace, Peter and Peter and Petra welcome onboard this unstoppable galactic train - thanks team, you guys ROCK!

Update: Big thanks and welcome to both Trevor and Malcolm. Trevor if that Red Dot finder fits (Chris?) we'll take it for sure mate.

DavidU (Dave) · #22 28-10-2009, 06:55 PM

Ok, if the red dot finder doesn't happen I will chuck in a 50mm finder & bracket (Chris mat have to work out how to fit it.)

multiweb (Marc) · #23 28-10-2009, 07:01 PM

Actually I got a red dot finder too. So you can add that to the list if you want Travis. I can drop it when I drop the mount - let me know.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #24 28-10-2009, 07:02 PM

What an amazing place and people who run it.

http://www.bearcottage.chw.edu.au/about/tour.html

Makes one a bit teary...

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #25 28-10-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Actually I got a red dot finder too. So you can add that to the list if you want Travis. I can drop it when I drop the mount - let me know.

Yay Marc! Brilliant mate!

Do you have the offending stand-off? If not, we'll need one from York or someone who has one.

DavidU (Dave) · #26 28-10-2009, 07:12 PM

I found a nice light weight 7x30 binos in box for the kids too.

Robh (Rob) · #27 28-10-2009, 07:14 PM

I will make a donation. Post details.
If you end up with enough telescope gear, money could go towards binoculars (doesn't hurt to have more than one pair) or perhaps some books such as Atlas of the Southern Sky and a planisphere.
Let me know.

Regards, Rob.

En1gma (Robert) · #28 28-10-2009, 07:56 PM

I'll also throw in some 10-90 x 80 Bushnell binos. Let me know where to send them.

Oh. And This might be a good idea.

How about part of the donation money. Say 2-300 dollars go to about 12 Galileo scopes for the kiddies to actually build and learn??

What do you think?

Rob

freespace · #29 28-10-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by En1gma

I'll also throw in some 10-90 x 80 Bushnell binos. Let me know where to send them.

Oh. And This might be a good idea.

How about part of the donation money. Say 2-300 dollars go to about 12 Galileo scopes for the kiddies to actually build and learn??

What do you think?

Rob

If this goes ahead, school of physics at university of sydney has galileoscopes for 25ea, so that makes 12 for 300aud.

Astro78 · #30 28-10-2009, 08:12 PM

Alrighty 'Team Ice' we currently have the following equipment pledged:

*Megrez 80 Telescope (Chris)
*GOTO Celestron mount (Marc)
*Meade 26mm 5000 EP (Peter) .
*Meade 10mm EP (Dave)
*7x30 Bino's (Dave)
*10-90 x80 Bino's (Robert)

*Finder (Petra) What type is this please Petra

? possible double up
*Red dot finder (Trevor) - double up
*Red dot finder (Marc) - we might take this one and save postage costs from WA Trevor
*Finder 50mm (Dave) - unsure if will fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robh

perhaps some books such as Atlas of the Southern Sky and a planisphere.

Great idea Rob!

Quote:

Originally Posted by En1gma

Say 2-300 dollars go to about 12 Galileo scopes for the kiddies to actually build and learn??

Great idea too Rob!

Jen · #31 28-10-2009, 08:15 PM

wow there is such a lovely bunch of people on this site i dont have any spare parts just yet
But i have a smiling face to share

marki · #32 28-10-2009, 08:22 PM

Hi all

Happy to donate cash for the galileo scopes. PM me some details.

Mark

DavidU (Dave) · #33 28-10-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by marki

Hi all

Happy to donate cash for the galilao scopes. PM me some details.

Mark

Awesome Mark !!!!

telecasterguru (Frank) · #34 28-10-2009, 08:26 PM

If you do not have a 2" diagonal I am happy to supply one.

Frank

En1gma (Robert) · #35 28-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marki

Hi all

Happy to donate cash for the galileo scopes. PM me some details.

Mark

*Borat voice* Hai Five!!.

If that is the case, Im sure steve (freespace)

can help out on the ordering

as he already done a batch order recently

Rob.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #36 28-10-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by telecasterguru

If you do not have a 2" diagonal I am happy to supply one.

Frank

That's tops Frank

It'd be better for the scope than the 1.25" I have. Brilliant!

What about a couple of filters guys? Given Franks great gesture, a 2" moon filter'd be good on the end of the diagonal! Anyone?

multiweb (Marc) · #37 28-10-2009, 08:31 PM

Maybe some stickers, caps as well. Kids love stickers. Bintel? IIS?

Octane (Humayun) · #38 28-10-2009, 08:32 PM

Despite having given my yearly charity, I am happy to fund the purchase of a couple of Galileoscopes for the kids.

Regards,
Humayun

kustard (Simon) · #39 28-10-2009, 08:34 PM

Happy to pitch in a 40mm Celestron 1.25" Eyepiece if it would be an acceptable addition to the already great gear.

stephenb (Stephen) · #40 28-10-2009, 08:38 PM

The material contributions which have occured is breathtaking, and I'm sure in good time, when Astro post the banking details, others can make a financial contribution also.

Look, if we can buy up Compendiums at $60 a pop for our own pure indulgement (how many did we sell? 100-plus), then surely we could raise a decent amount to contribute towards the items being donated to this cause, couldn't we?