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Old 06-08-2019, 12:30 PM
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Nice! Heavy?
Yes it is .... heavier than I expected .... 1 person can handle it OK...it's the mount / tripod you got to get right.

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Old 06-08-2019, 12:36 PM
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I couldn't pass this up .... it came at a very very good price ... mainly for the wife to enjoy.
It's Brand New , never seen ' first light ' until I bought it home also on Sunday .......

There goes my ' Pension ' for the fortnight ....

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Old 06-08-2019, 12:41 PM
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I couldn't pass this up .... it came at a very very good price ... mainly for the wife to enjoy.
It's Brand New , never seen ' first light ' until I bought it home also on Sunday .......

There goes my ' Pension ' for the fortnight ....

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Very nice bit of kit Col, very Flash indeed
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Old 06-08-2019, 12:50 PM
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Very nice bit of kit Col, very Flash indeed
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Old 06-08-2019, 02:20 PM
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I couldn't pass this up .... it came at a very very good price ... mainly for the wife to enjoy.
It's Brand New , never seen ' first light ' until I bought it home also on Sunday .......

There goes my ' Pension ' for the fortnight ....

Col...
Nice Col..Same fabulous BAADER Prism diagonal as I have ..love it on my big SCT.
everyone should have a Nice Refractor of 71mm up and an Sct Newt or Mak of 6" or more for visual..enjoy.
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Old 07-08-2019, 03:22 PM
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Been on IIS for about a year, and I'd just realised that apart from my tiny avatar pic on posts, I'd not posted a pic of my beginner scope.
Time to fix that.
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Old 07-08-2019, 06:45 PM
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What a perfect ! beginners setup , you bought wisely my Padawan .

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Old 09-08-2019, 04:33 PM
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mewlon 180 cooling down dm4 on a gitzo 5533 wider leg angle for extra stability and the one day chance i'll find a little reclining chair that slots in .
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Old 09-08-2019, 09:06 PM
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Maybe this would be low set enough to do the job, Graham.
Amazon Australia - X Rocker 5143601 II Video Gaming Chair, Wireless, Black

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mewlon 180 cooling down dm4 on a gitzo 5533 wider leg angle for extra stability and the one day chance i'll find a little reclining chair that slots in .
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Old 10-08-2019, 12:45 PM
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They would be fun , music and all ,, I have tried a cheapo eb ay adjustable stool they are a bit tipy as with the cheapo drum thrones , I tried a very nice one today very stable and comfortable just not cheap guess you pay for what you get .
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Old 10-08-2019, 01:15 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a Berlebach Charon (from memory) adjustable chair. One of the important aspects for me is that they fold flat for transportation but if it's just in your back yard then comfort is probably more important over portability.
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Old 10-08-2019, 01:36 PM
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Colin I have a Charon chair, it was a good choice IMHO. It's a total no-brainer to adjust, and you can lean back on the upright section if you like. The ply chosen for the back provides just the right amount of flexure making the seat quite comfortable without feeling flimsy.
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Old 10-08-2019, 02:17 PM
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Colin I have a Charon chair, it was a good choice IMHO. It's a total no-brainer to adjust, and you can lean back on the upright section if you like. The ply chosen for the back provides just the right amount of flexure making the seat quite comfortable without feeling flimsy.
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Old 10-08-2019, 02:28 PM
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They look nice , no one seems to sell much in aus these days



I bought one of these today , I ve tried a lot of this one is very comfortable and well made , got it for $200 floor stock


https://reverb.com/au/item/15601584-...th-drum-throne
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Old 10-08-2019, 02:44 PM
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a ' Big ' Thank You to Matt for allowing me to purchase ( on the never never ) my previously owned FTX Mount which came with some special Mod's like ' Encoders ' Beautifully made Handle etc.

I can now use all my Scopes ' rock steady '

Col..
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Old 10-08-2019, 07:59 PM
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a ' Big ' Thank You to Matt for allowing me to purchase ( on the never never ) my previously owned FTX Mount which came with some special Mod's like ' Encoders ' Beautifully made Handle etc.

I can now use all my Scopes ' rock steady '

Col..
Awesome. I think you have the prettiest collection of scopes and mounts!
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Old 10-08-2019, 08:03 PM
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Today I upgraded my Pronto with the Tele Vue balance aid and finder bracket. The scope now balances perfectly even with heavy eyepieces like the TS ED 40mm.

I can now comfortably sweep the Milky Way at 12x and a 5.7º field of view.
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Old 10-08-2019, 08:10 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a Berlebach Charon (from memory) adjustable chair. One of the important aspects for me is that they fold flat for transportation but if it's just in your back yard then comfort is probably more important over portability.

Gondwana make something similar.
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Old 11-08-2019, 10:05 AM
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you have the prettiest collection of scopes and mounts!
prettiest ....nah, but no good looking at them without a good Mount to use them...with thanks to Matt.

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