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Old 05-12-2005, 08:21 PM
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Haven't had a chance yet Darren. Needed sleep last night. But I'm out tonight so I'll give it a go later on and let you know. That's if I don't melt first.I'm sitting out in the back yard at the moment waiting for it to get dark enough to drift align and it's 32 deg and 75% RH. And the mozzies are like vultures

There is a bit of high cloud but all in all it looks like its going to be a fine night. Fingers crossed.
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Old 05-12-2005, 11:11 PM
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Here are some field shots from Saturday night

- Paddock shot
- another paddock shot (including my scope)
- my scope
- Paul's (1ponder's) setup
- Tony's (Striker) setup
- Darren (dhumpie) and his scope
- Dennis' (Nightshift) setup
- Bill's (Argonavis) setup in progress

The night was great - saw at least 4 slow burning bright meteors. Only downer was the fog moving in around 3pm.
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Old 05-12-2005, 11:20 PM
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Great images and great reports guys - sounds like you all had a ball!

Cheers

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Old 06-12-2005, 09:53 AM
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Nice shots Andrew. And thanks for the lift there. Very much appreciated I have still not gotten round to downloading the photo's. Will try to do that tonight. BTW tried out the Widescan III last night in the Orion 80ST (yup Paul it was sweltering out there last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Nice pinpoint stars in the center and only some distortion towards the very fringes of the field...I say sharp till about 1/4 out like what we saw in your f/6. I think it is a good deal. The only gripe is that it will not come to focus in the C6! Will try it out with the 102 f/5 this weekend or when I get the chance.

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Old 06-12-2005, 02:37 PM
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Dennis Yer Pommie Gitt, you should come up next time, you know where I live. Ron
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Old 06-12-2005, 05:51 PM
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Ordered the DGM Optics filters (both the VHT and the NPB) so I guess my Lumicon UHC filter will be up for grabs soonish (when they arrive and I get a chance to test them out). Let me know if any of you are interested. I will post at the Buy and Sell when I am ready but you guys get the first shot

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Old 06-12-2005, 09:07 PM
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Dennis Yer Pommie Gitt, you should come up next time, you know where I live. Ron
Hi Ron

Sounds like you throw a good party, bigger than the monthly Hazledean astrocamp! Thanks for the invite mate, I'll be up the next dark weekend.

Look forward to saying hello again.

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Old 06-12-2005, 09:11 PM
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Cheers Dennis, Loooooooooong time no see, all the best ,look forward to it. Ron
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Old 06-12-2005, 10:03 PM
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Ordered the DGM Optics filters (both the VHT and the NPB) so I guess my Lumicon UHC filter will be up for grabs soonish (when they arrive and I get a chance to test them out). Let me know if any of you are interested. I will post at the Buy and Sell when I am ready but you guys get the first shot
Darren

Darren - is the UHC a 2inch or 1.25inch fitting?
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Old 07-12-2005, 05:20 PM
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1.25" fitting I knew someone was going to ask. I am thinking of selling it for about 1/2 the price of a new one if anyone is interested. But I reserve judgement until the DGM filters arrive...

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