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02-07-2009, 12:58 PM
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Always fixing a CAT.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Narre South, Melbourne, AUS
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Awe-inspiring and an OMG shot. Excellent shot Chris.
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02-07-2009, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ruse, Australia
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Great photo, Chris. Another telescope?
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02-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Beecroft, Sydney
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The detail is impressive to say the least. it makes me want to head back outside to try and get some better shots... guess my 3 1/2" and cybershot arn't up to these standards. Not by a long shot... I'll still keep trying though. You have inspired me once again.
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02-07-2009, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Broken Hill NSW Australia
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Congrats on your new scope Chris and what a stunning image, beautifully resolved and love the colours.
Cheers
Trevor
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02-07-2009, 07:13 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
Posts: 7,639
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Cheers fellas - thanks for the kind comments! 
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02-07-2009, 07:19 PM
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My God! Its full of stars
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Dunkeld, NSW
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Pleasure
Hi Chris
You have no idea how much pleasure it gives me to see that image. Terrific shot and it certainly vindicates the high praise heaped on these scopes - well done.
Lars
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02-07-2009, 07:36 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Originally Posted by lhansen
Hi Chris
You have no idea how much pleasure it gives me to see that image. Terrific shot and it certainly vindicates the high praise heaped on these scopes - well done.
Lars
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Thanks Lars - for the kind comment AND the scope. It's everything I hoped it would be - it's going to be great as a visual instrument too. I'm looking at hooking up with Guy and Zane on the 17th at Magellan, and we'll compare MT notes and try for some serious CCD time. Weather permitting...
I've now got to consider a side by side arrangement, as the top of the MT ring isn't really suitable to mount the FS60-C guide scope on. I'll try for a side by side with the complete FS-102/60-C pakage on the G11. I hope it's not too much weight....
Anyhow - thanks again Lars. Ripper scope
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02-07-2009, 07:38 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Just a stunning shot Chris. Thanks.
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02-07-2009, 07:39 PM
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My God! Its full of stars
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Dunkeld, NSW
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You'll need an Paramount ME to carry all those scopes and then you could buy a RCOS and then of course you will need a SBIG STL and then.....  be afraid - be very afraid 
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Originally Posted by Omaroo
Thanks Lars - for the kind comment AND the scope. It's everything I hoped it would be - it's going to be great as a visual instrument too. I'm looking at hooking up with Guy and Zane on the 17th at Magellan, and we'll compare MT notes and try for some serious CCD time. Weather permitting...
I've now got to consider a side by side arrangement, as the top of the MT ring isn't really suitable to mount the FS60-C guide scope on. I'll try for a side by side with the complete FS-102/60-C pakage on the G11. I hope it's not too much weight....
Anyhow - thanks again Lars. Ripper scope |
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02-07-2009, 07:58 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lhansen
You'll need an Paramount ME to carry all those scopes and then you could buy a RCOS and then of course you will need a SBIG STL and then..... be afraid - be very afraid |
Oh-oh.... 
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02-07-2009, 08:27 PM
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Have scope will travel!
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Pitnacree NSW
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Chris,
When you get the rig together you'll have to post a pic. I think it will be a big pic.
Frank
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02-07-2009, 09:57 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
Posts: 7,639
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Great photo, Chris. Another telescope?
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Thanks Geoff.
Yep... 
Thanks Frank & Rob
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03-07-2009, 08:30 AM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
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Stunning Chris!!!!
I just spotted this post - that's a sharp image. I love the colours and the detail.
Cheers Petra d.
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03-07-2009, 08:44 AM
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Chronic aperture fever
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 393
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That's an awesome image Chris - very sharp with a ton of detail!
I love the scope too, truly a precision instrument with a funky paint job.
Cheers
Wade
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03-07-2009, 10:05 AM
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Barb and David
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Warragul. Victoria.
Posts: 2,293
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Wow Chris that's impressive. The optics on the MT sure provided a sharp detailed image
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03-07-2009, 10:10 AM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Thanks Petra, Wade and David
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04-07-2009, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bright, Vic, Australia
Posts: 2,187
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Must've missed this Chris - wow, what an absolute stunner of a shot! Congratulations, obviously the new scope's working well!
Cheers -
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04-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 4,646
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Looks good Chris, Takes a lovely sharp image for a 20 yr old mirror. You should have some fun with this beast. How many Taks have you got now????
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04-07-2009, 10:41 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Thanks Rob & Doug
Doug - Just three - the MT-160, FS-102 and FS60-C. The FSQ-106 is next on the list....
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04-07-2009, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
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That's a really nice fist light Chris, I wish I still had my DSLR to get some instant results from my new tak. I'm spending hours coming to grips with new bloody cameras instead  I guess it has been raining for 6 months though
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