Blitz's questions - Page 3

Starkler (Geoff) · #41 21-01-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by ballaratdragons
Or for the same price, buy two 8" and set them up as giant Binocs.

Not as silly as it sounds. Not too hard either!!

Theres an simpler option called a binoviewer which slips into the focuser and splits the light two ways to two eyepieces.

I imagine creating a true binocular telescope would be a nightmare in aligning, and you wont get true stereoscopic vision anyway as the targets we view are so far away ie no angular separation between the two halves of the scope.

BLiTZWiNG (Trent) · #42 21-01-2005, 10:59 AM

Hmm I'm reading about filters now... kinda wish I had realised I need a few and ordered them at the same time.

How's this list for a basic filter set (remembering Lee has a discount for 4 filters going...)

#25 Red
#15 Dark Yellow
#80A Light Blue
#56 Light Green?

Striker (Tony) · #43 21-01-2005, 11:30 AM

I recommend a Meade LX200 10" GPS.

I guarantee you will love it!

I can see myself getting into trouble over this one....woops.

"sorry"

http://www.users.on.net/~striker/bartstush.gif

Nortilus (Josh) · #44 21-01-2005, 12:22 PM

I just ordered the GSO 8" Dob from Andrew's. Lee was very helpful and informative.
Now I am just waiting for it to arrive.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #45 21-01-2005, 03:18 PM

Hey Nort,

I suppose your going to stand out front and wait for it to arrive, rain hail or shine!

Don't blame you.

BLiTZWiNG (Trent) · #46 21-01-2005, 03:21 PM

I'd stand outside and wait for mine, but I'm smart enough to know it's not coming till next week... and the gf would kill me for wasting the weekend :p

ving (David) · #47 21-01-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by BLiTZWiNG
I did actually, it's just hard to make it stand out... I replied to each section of his post, starting with -'s.

EDIT: How's that, i coloured my replies... =)

OMG!

you are so 1337!

I bought my 8" dob from andrews about 10 months ago and have been pimping them ever since. i deserve a commission!

BLiTZWiNG (Trent) · #48 21-01-2005, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by ving
OMG!

you are so 1337!

I bought my 8" dob from andrews about 10 months ago and have been pimping them ever since. i deserve a commission!

You better consult Lee for your commision then

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #49 21-01-2005, 03:29 PM

ME TOO!!! In several Forums!!!

But, If you find good value for a beginner, and it's not crap, let them know I say.

Don't want them buying Supermarket junk and hating Astronomy.

BLiTZWiNG (Trent) · #50 21-01-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by ballaratdragons
ME TOO!!! In several Forums!!!

But, If you find good value for a beginner, and it's not crap, let them know I say.

Don't want them buying Supermarket junk and hating Astronomy.

I was tempted to get this $30 telescope from um.. Target i think... just as a starting thing, thinking it might not be too bad.. now I'm pretty sure it would be. IIRC the aperture was only 50mm possibly less, not to mention all the high quality bits you'd get for $30...

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #51 21-01-2005, 03:40 PM

I would hate to see the procedure they use for making the Optics on Supermarket junk.

BLiTZWiNG (Trent) · #52 21-01-2005, 03:43 PM

recycled plastic?

janoskiss (Steve H) · #53 21-01-2005, 04:46 PM

Lee told me delivery of the 8" dob to Melbourne takes only one day.

I've placed my order for with Andrews on Tuesday and sent Lee the money order, so I was hoping I'd get the scope before the weekend, but that seems increasingly unlikely now at 4:40 Friday a/noon :-( While the poor guy is being bombarded with more orders he's probably too busy with all the paperwork to actually get the things out the door fast enough. I'm suprised he hasn't run out of stock yet. And it's all thanks to you guys!

Just heard a carhorn and ran outside, but there's no one there! This is driving me nuts!

ving (David) · #54 21-01-2005, 04:51 PM

welcome to my world then... i am already nuts

Starkler (Geoff) · #55 21-01-2005, 06:29 PM

I recommend you spend the weekend collecting 2 litre plastic milk bottles for your first mod

All shall be revealed

Striker (Tony) · #56 21-01-2005, 06:53 PM

Dont Worry Janoskiss.....it will probabaly rain all weekend anyway.....you do live in Melbourne....sorry.

I must say I rung up and payed for my Dob about 10:00am one morning and then recived it at 9:00am the next morning in Brisbane...was very happy.

Same with bintel...pay 1 day received the next...was great.

I did hear they oversold the 8" dob's and you may be waiting for the new shipment in 4 weeks.........only joking....lol.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #57 21-01-2005, 07:09 PM

No, it will not rain this w/e. I did not get my scope, remember? It will rain all of next w/e instead!

... and yes, I read something about milk bottle washers. Except I remember reading about milk cartons not bottles. Or is that what Americans call plastic bottles? Which one should I be collecting cartons or bottles?

What exactly is the purpose of these washers?

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #58 21-01-2005, 07:20 PM

Plastic 2 litre MILK bottles (not fruit drink or cordial). As Starkler said "All will be revealed".

But you will need them.

ving (David) · #59 21-01-2005, 07:26 PM

it will rain all w/e cause i am gettinga new EP

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #60 21-01-2005, 07:33 PM

Just think Ving,

Whilst it's raining all weekend it will give you PLENTY of time to adjust your new EP in the focuser and get it just right to use in a week or two when the clouds break!!