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22-09-2011, 08:08 PM
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This is HUGE.
Came across this today ....
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22-09-2011, 08:10 PM
ze frogginator
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One hopes that mylar sheet doesn't break or this guy's eyeball will be gone in a flash.
22-09-2011, 08:18 PM
Quietly watching
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
multiweb
One hopes that mylar sheet doesn't break or this guy's eyeball will be gone in a flash.
That's the first thing I thought of when I saw it. Too risky for me.
22-09-2011, 08:32 PM
Registered User
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Location: Adelaide
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Why bother, Sol look great even in a 60mm scope. This does seem like over kill to me.
22-09-2011, 08:41 PM
Oh, I See You Are Empty!
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Maybe.... 36" tube, 3" mirror?
22-09-2011, 08:51 PM
Not enough time and money
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Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Alchemy
That's the first thing I thought of when I saw it. Too risky for me.
Forget the eyeball, there will be an exit hole at the back of his head.
Bo
22-09-2011, 09:09 PM
kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
traveller
Forget the eyeball, there will be an exit hole at the back of his head.
Bo
Of course! Now I get it. It's a prop for a CSI Miami homicide. Just so obvious,
. Rich amateur astronomer with a resentful wife, has the mylar sheet "inexplicably" slashed to cash in on his life insurance. Gruesome, thrilling telly... Can you imagine the special effects of the exit wound?!
22-09-2011, 09:41 PM
The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Ahhhh, so that's how they make Lasers that cut right through peoples heads!
22-09-2011, 09:54 PM
IIS Member #671
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It's pointing at his neighbour's window...
22-09-2011, 09:56 PM
Moving to Pandora
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22-09-2011, 09:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
traveller
Forget the eyeball, there will be an exit hole at the back of his head.
Bo
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
22-09-2011, 10:14 PM
Registered User
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His EP is bigger than my scope
22-09-2011, 10:19 PM
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22-09-2011, 10:57 PM
Registered User
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Gee whiz how dangerous is that?
23-09-2011, 12:04 AM
Resident Rigel fanboy
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I wanna see the mount!
23-09-2011, 01:05 AM
Registered User
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no way would i EVER EVER EVER do that
23-09-2011, 01:34 PM
No More Infinities
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Seen this scope before. It's one of the largest dobs around, built by a German guy. Just can't remember his name, offhand. But he's built a couple like this. Apparently he's got a 41" or 51" on the cards soon. You should see how big it is when it's pointing straight up!!!!!.
23-09-2011, 02:54 PM
Dead God
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Holly s**t!, Epic scope.
23-09-2011, 03:05 PM
Member # 159
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Location: NSW
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That is the ND filter for looking at the moon....
23-09-2011, 11:48 PM
It's about time
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
JohnH
That is the ND filter for looking at the moon....
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. Rich amateur astronomer with a resentful wife, has the mylar sheet "inexplicably" slashed to cash in on his life insurance. Gruesome, thrilling telly... Can you imagine the special effects of the exit wound?!
