PLEASE READ - Sick kids want a scope - Page 5

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #81 30-10-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi Chris

Sorry , I have been on and off line due to floors being polished, can i send my red dot finder - or has that been covered?

Cheers Petra d.

Uhmm.. not sure Petra.

Travis?

Astro78 · #82 30-10-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Uhmm.. not sure Petra.

Travis?

Marc dropped one off this morning with the goto mount/controller, so we just need that 'special' base for it

multiweb (Marc) · #83 30-10-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro78

Marc dropped one off this morning with the goto mount/controller, so we just need that 'special' base for it

The base's already there. I've attached it to the bottom of the finder.

mithrandir (Andrew) · #84 30-10-2009, 06:32 PM

I'm in. Almost there.

trent_julie · #85 30-10-2009, 06:36 PM

Do you need any particular eyepieces?

DavidU (Dave) · #86 30-10-2009, 07:26 PM

Trav's fund is now $1,000 !!!!!

Astro78 · #87 30-10-2009, 07:37 PM

WHAT AN AWESOME EFFORT! I feel truly honoured to be part of this generous community.

$1000 has been achieved

Thank you all so much

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Originally Posted by En1gma

will get the order form organised and sent off to Astro78 so he can fill out and arrange for delivery

Spoke with Alex today, Adam's colleague. They've been offsite and need to check numbers left, but are willing to help us where possible, including reserving as many as they can. Getting back to me Monday.

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Originally Posted by trent_julie

Do you need any particular eyepieces?

Hi Julie, I feel we're now amazingly well covered, please hang on for now, but don't go too far

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Originally Posted by mithrandir

I'm in. Almost there.

Andrew, I think you pulled us over the line mate. Too cool

FredSnerd (Claude) · #88 30-10-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro78

WHAT AN AWESOME EFFORT! I feel truly honoured to be part of this generous community.

$1000 has been achieved

Thank you all so much

You don't wanna got for another $1000 do ya. Come on!!! Lets try.

Octane (Humayun) · #89 30-10-2009, 08:25 PM

Donation made.

I originally said that I'd contribute to the purchase of a couple of Galileoscopes, but, Travis, feel free to use the funds as you wish.

Regards,
Humayun

FredSnerd (Claude) · #90 30-10-2009, 08:48 PM

I don’t want to put a spanner in the works but has anyone put together one of these Galileoscopes and are they something that young kids can do without getting frustrated. In particular are the kids gonna get reasonable views from them. I think I read someone saying recently on IIS that they couldn’t get a reasonable view of Jupiter on the scope. If that’s so maybe we need to do a rethink.

Astro78 · #91 30-10-2009, 09:34 PM

Thank you and welcome onboard, Petra, Mitchell, Claude, Eric, Wayne, Andrew and Humayun

I hope no one's been missed out on the thumbs. Seriously sleep deprived here and starting to see double, so bare with me if I have missed anyone, or haven't addressed your much wanted suggestions/thoughts.

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Originally Posted by madwayne

A most worthy cause and my donation has just been made.

Thank you Wayne - and thank you for sharing your friend's tragedy with us

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Originally Posted by taminga16

Are there similar facilities in the other states? We are after all from everywhere and the box seems pretty big.

Greg I hear you and do not disagree. Scope Soldiers is off the ground now and will be around to get around, Australia wide - so to speak. Please consider this stop one

As a side note team, please be aware, families do travel huge distances to spend time at Bear Cottage. So we're certainly servicing alot more than Sydney, right now at least.

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/scope...copes_for_kids - Please Join (password = iceinspace)

erick (Eric) · #92 30-10-2009, 10:12 PM

I've built two, not with young children, but it can be done with adult supervision, from what I have read. Then it can be pulled apart and built up again.

If pulling one down, I would suggest leaving the eyepieces together. They are the only difficult part - getting the order of lenses right and avoiding major fingerprints!

Just need to make sure that they are supplied with the full detailed instructions off the website. Those that come in the boxes are a little too brief.

They are best on the Moon and getting close to some star clusters. With Jupiter, all you really get is the disc and the moons. But it can be hard to get Jupiter into the field of view. OK for terrestrial, if the observer can cope with inverted image!

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Originally Posted by FredSnerd

I don’t want to put a spanner in the works but has anyone put together one of these Galileoscopes and are they something that young kids can do without getting frustrated. In particular are the kids gonna get reasonable views from them. I think I read someone saying recently on IIS that they couldn’t get a reasonable view of Jupiter on the scope. If that’s so maybe we need to do a rethink.

En1gma (Robert) · #93 30-10-2009, 11:28 PM

I have also built one of these galileoscopes and I must say, they are relatively easy to build.

I had my 2 1/2 year old help me out. With the exception of the EP/Barlow. He basically built it himself with my direction. Just had to bring in the wipes to clean the main lens

And, watching a 2 year old absolutely happy with it and the expressions of awe just from viewing the moon, I was gobsmacked.

I would suggest only purchasing a minimal amount (12ish) for the learning curve of how viewing devices work in the field of astronomy. With the amount of children at the bear cottage, It would also enable alot of the children to have a fair go at viewing the night sky.

That is just my opinion.

Rob

Astro78 · #94 31-10-2009, 10:46 AM

Inventory List:

*WO 80SD +case
*Goto nextstar mount
*Meade MySky

*Orion UW 6mm
*Orion UW 9mm
*Vixen 5mm LV
*Meade 10mm Plossl
*Meade 26mm 5000
*Celestron 40mm
*15mm WA
*3x GSO barlow

*Bushnell 10-19 x80 Binos
*7x30 Binos
*Bino/tripod adapter

*2" diagonal
*1 x Compendium
*red dot finder (Std. mount)
*1.25" Celestron filter pack

Astro78 · #95 31-10-2009, 11:03 AM

Wow this is a top little kitty - that will just keep on giving for years to come!

We also have $1050

We'll also need a case for the eyepieces, books, charts, 12v power supply, celestron power tank, laminated instructions/Sky intro targets, Galileo scopes and...........??????

Any money left over will be most wisely spend by Bear Cottage for their day to day running costs.

Poll coming soon

erick (Eric) · #96 31-10-2009, 01:00 PM

How about a roster of local IIS folks to go there and demonstrate the use of gear and provide guided observing - subject of course to all the requirements of the organisation.

FredSnerd (Claude) · #97 31-10-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by En1gma

I have also built one of these galileoscopes and I must say, they are relatively easy to build.

I had my 2 1/2 year old help me out. With the exception of the EP/Barlow. He basically built it himself with my direction. Just had to bring in the wipes to clean the main lens

And, watching a 2 year old absolutely happy with it and the expressions of awe just from viewing the moon, I was gobsmacked.

I would suggest only purchasing a minimal amount (12ish) for the learning curve of how viewing devices work in the field of astronomy. With the amount of children at the bear cottage, It would also enable alot of the children to have a fair go at viewing the night sky.

That is just my opinion.

Rob

Well this satisfies me and you and Eric would know. I'm just new to the hobbie mysel. Might need to get one of the galileoscopes for myself. See what the innerds of those things look like.

Regards

Astro78 · #98 31-10-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

How about a roster of local IIS folks to go there and demonstrate the use of gear and provide guided observing - subject of course to all the requirements of the organisation.

I already have this covered Eric but the more support the better for all. There's always someone with a bigger scope/more knowledge... I do get sick, have uni exams and of course am not always in town.

DavidU (Dave) · #99 02-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Is the gear turning up OK Trav?

Astro78 · #**100** 02-11-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Is the gear turning up OK Trav?

I haven't checked with Gy (Bear Cottage) today but Chris, Marc and Rob have dropped gear 'round to me here. So here at least is the goto mount, 70mm binos, one Galileo scope, red dot finder, small tripod, filters, 3xbarlow and 10mm WA ep, oh and a bino adapter. All virtually in brand new condition!

Has been great meeting you guys btw!

I'll touch base with Gy tomorrow arvo/Wednesday at the latest to confirm he’s got the gold

The gear here I'll try to take up this Friday.

We also have 15 Galileo's on hold thanks to Rob (Enigma) and the guys at Sydney Uni physics department.