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Old 18-09-2006, 06:46 AM
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So Rod, what EP's do you plan to use with this scope ?
Same ones you have ATM ?
Gaa_ian,

My finances (and SWMBO) dictate sticking with my current EP line up for a while, but down the track, the plan is something along the following lines:

31 Nagler (82x)
20 Nagler (127x)
13 Nagler (195x)
10 Pentax XW (254x)
7 Pentax XW (362x)
5 Pentax XW (508x)
Teleview 2x Barlow
Paracorr (if required)

Fortunately, I can pretty much make up that range of EPs from amongst my IIS observing buddies, so at least once per month, I'll have the perfect range!
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Old 18-09-2006, 06:55 AM
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Thanks Rod
No real surprizes there.
Gee ..... I need some IIS mates close by so I can play with those kind of EP's too
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Old 18-09-2006, 08:17 AM
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Fortunately, I can pretty much make up that range of EPs from amongst my IIS observing buddies, so at least once per month, I'll have the perfect range!
Yes but these observing buddies would appreciate it if you showed up now and then to observe with them even if you are scopeless atm......
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Old 18-09-2006, 07:03 PM
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Andrew, a bit harsh mate, I was in Port Macquarie selling my scope last Saturday night.....all for a good cause...to finance the SDM that you will benefit from my friend!!
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Old 18-09-2006, 07:12 PM
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Andrew, a bit harsh mate, I was in Port Macquarie selling my scope last Saturday night.....all for a good cause...to finance the SDM that you will benefit from my friend!!
Yes I know, I know.
But you could have organised to meet and hand the scope over at Kulnura mate.

No one wanted to share the cigars with me!

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Old 18-09-2006, 08:39 PM
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[QUOTE=Rocket Boy]Yes I know, I know.
But you could have organised to meet and hand the scope over at Kulnura mate.
[QUOTE]

That would have been no easier for Peter (Odlaw), than suggesting we dock at the International Space Station, and hand over the scope there.
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Old 21-09-2006, 10:56 PM
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Which one's yours then Rod?!?
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Old 22-09-2006, 07:58 PM
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Which one's yours then Rod?!?
...you tease, Jonathan.....

Actually, I can recognise the UTA which is mine...it has the gold Moonlite tri-focuser attached!
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Old 03-10-2006, 06:40 PM
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Some pictures of the scope in progress, for those interested....

The wait is just about killing me!!!!
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It's looking good, Rod.
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Old 03-10-2006, 06:57 PM
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oh man, it's killing us too !
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Tick, Tock,
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Tick ...
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Old 10-10-2006, 09:18 AM
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I have just received word that my scope will not be ready until mid-December due to a delay in production at OMI Torus........Peter Read has been great in doing everything he can to push it along.

It seems that I am just going to have to wait a bit longer..... arrrrrrrrhhhhhhh!!!
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Old 10-10-2006, 01:01 PM
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And you thought waiting was going to be easy!!!

I'm sure Peter Read will do everything possible to speed the process along but remember what I read in a fortune cookie once, "good things come to he who waits"!

In the meanwhile, enjoy the "extra" time with your family...they will be scope orphaned/widowed soon enough
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Old 10-10-2006, 01:56 PM
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Hi Rod...
That is one impressive instrument!!!..congratulations to you and I wish you many years of enjoyment!
Here's a name or two..
Starchaser.
Galactic Voyager.
The Astroteer.
Cheers!!
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first one that comes to mind for me is

Starsolicitor


thinking , thinking, thinking
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Old 22-11-2006, 10:20 PM
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To my dear fellow-Kulnurians,

I have most disappointing news.....James Mulherin (OMI) emailed me tonight to advise that due to production delays the mirror won't be shipped to Australia until early January. I think even delivery to Lostock is looking ambitious at this stage....I can't tell you how disappointed I am.

I miss my LX200 terribly.....oh to be able to just wander out the back and split some doubles before bed.....those were the good ol' days....
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Old 22-11-2006, 10:24 PM
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Boo

These big mirrors are as rare as rocking horse doo-doo

Sorry to hear that - but the wait will be SO worth it!
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I miss my LX200 terribly.....oh to be able to just wander out the back and split some doubles before bed.....those were the good ol' days....
sorry to hear that...but you are welcome to share the views through my ETX 70 anytime you want
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Old 22-11-2006, 10:28 PM
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so a d1ck smith 39 dollar special is looking good about now Rod??? Or not quite that bad yet?
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