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20-03-2007, 05:42 AM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Posts: 2,702
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Mike,
Yes, Peter fitted the temp guage and sensor, and the encoders, all for the price quoted. The name suggestions....didn;t grab me, but please keep the suggestions coming!
Arthur, your comment is an interesting one. I have no idea whether there is such a thing as a left handed or right handed format. That is just the way Peter does all of his scopes. I wonder if it is a hemispherical thing or just a cultural thing, and something more sinister???!!!
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20-03-2007, 05:44 AM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Posts: 2,702
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Originally Posted by Rocket Boy
I keep coming back to look at the photos again and again Rod.
Just can't get enough.
What a beauty !
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Do I sense an order for SDM #018 coming on??!!  
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20-03-2007, 06:34 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Posts: 36,799
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Looks fantastic Rod! Did you get up at 3am as I suggested? The skies were clear! 
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20-03-2007, 06:46 AM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
Posts: 17,003
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Congratulations Rod I am very happy for you and thanks for taking the time to take so many photos..terrific.. and I like your dog, obviously very aware of the goings on.
alex
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20-03-2007, 07:02 AM
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Spam Hunter
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oberon NSW
Posts: 14,437
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Congratulations Rod! You've got to be happy with that! 
We should be running a book on how long it will be before the weather clears enough for you to use it! 
Al.
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20-03-2007, 07:39 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lake Bathurst NSW
Posts: 702
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Looks a beautiful scope Rod ,
I'm sure you will be happy with it . I'm always impressed with how well my SDM looks and works and Peter as you would know is great to deal with.
I've just had a Pohmie guest here who used to have a 25" Obsession and thought the SDM beat it in every way .
Enjoy
Zane
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20-03-2007, 09:18 AM
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Plays well with others!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ridgefield CT USA
Posts: 3,532
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Wow!
That looks like a brilliant piece of work!
I hope you get many enjoyable views through that magnificent looking (and hopefully performing) scope!
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20-03-2007, 09:33 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Arana Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
Posts: 137
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Very Very Nice.... Congrats to you buddy
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20-03-2007, 09:42 AM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 1,317
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Yes Yes Yes!!
Its very pretty and I'm dying to have a peek (Friday?)
The big question is that it was pretty clear at 4am this morning...........?
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20-03-2007, 10:45 AM
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Grey Nomad
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: "Where ever the wind blows".
Posts: 5,694
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Congrats on the new addition to the family Rod.
I'm looking forward to seeing her in the flesh at SPSP, I'm sure she'll look even more gorgeous in the flesh. 
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20-03-2007, 11:48 AM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Posts: 2,702
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Thanks everyone for your kind words.
Mike and Deeno, I had a late night last night, and a long day at work today, so am STILL yet to see first light. Hopefully tonight (or early tomorrow morning).
Last edited by Rodstar; 20-03-2007 at 01:26 PM.
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20-03-2007, 12:26 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Sydney, Southern suburbs
Posts: 683
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gosh that looks good
10k is pretty decent as well
congrats rod
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20-03-2007, 12:56 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
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She's beautiful Rod.
Like any women, treat her kindly and she will give you many years enjoyment.
I call my scope The Annie Jump Cannon. ( not just because a dob looks like a canon ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Jump_Cannon
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20-03-2007, 01:24 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: The town of campbells
Posts: 12,359
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drool drool drool!!
man that looks great rod!!! 
name it ving
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20-03-2007, 02:31 PM
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Highest Observatory in Oz
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 17,654
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodstar
Mike,
Yes, Peter fitted the temp guage and sensor, and the encoders, all for the price quoted. The name suggestions....didn;t grab me, but please keep the suggestions coming!
Arthur, your comment is an interesting one. I have no idea whether there is such a thing as a left handed or right handed format. That is just the way Peter does all of his scopes. I wonder if it is a hemispherical thing or just a cultural thing, and something more sinister???!!!
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Ok then...
Because of her colour, ya just gotta name it after a famous red head.
Here are a few:
Erik The Red (Viking)
Napoleon
Lenon
and even Judas! :-)
Here is a whole list of famous redheads:
http://www.ocala.com/stagnant/redhea...html?nocache=1
he he he
Mike
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20-03-2007, 04:53 PM
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6EQUJ5
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 3,663
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cant wait to have a look at SPSP..congratulations
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20-03-2007, 05:28 PM
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pro lumen
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ballina
Posts: 3,265
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Looks great rod
Ruby  ?
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20-03-2007, 06:15 PM
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6000 post club member
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Launceston, Australia
Posts: 6,570
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Rod.
That's simply superb!!!
Congratulations, mate.
All the best for many great nights out under inky black skies.
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20-03-2007, 06:52 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ashfield NSW
Posts: 778
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Congrats Rod, that is one impressive looking dob. Just awesome.
May the weather GODS be good to you as well. 
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20-03-2007, 08:13 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Maldon. VIC
Posts: 858
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Rod, you could call it GRACE, it's amazing.
regards Greg.
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