An Expensive Excersise

duncan · #1 03-08-2009, 10:02 PM

Hi All,
Well i decided to take my scope on the plane with me, What a shock.
OK Just bought new scope from a member,$700. custom case Aluminium $530 Foam fitout $120 Excess luggage $140 Mount (new shipped from Melbourne)$1565.31 to Weipa.And i told the Missus this was a cheap hobby If only after i"ve got what i need.LOL.I"ve yet to get the camera gear as the Toucam wont last forever.
She"s not laughing! __GGER!!!!!

OH Well _+IT HAPPENS

Cheers,
Duncan

P.S. Should have the mount by this weekend YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #2 03-08-2009, 10:07 PM

What scope did you buy mate?

PS. i would edit the post to get rid of the two profanities in there.

DavidU (Dave) · #3 03-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Enjoy the new scope Duncan #1
(nice profanity edit BTW)
Wifes (or WD's ... war department) usually are very supportive after a little time. You can now bung on a nice dinner & wine for your wife.

duncan · #4 03-08-2009, 10:29 PM

Hi Duncan , DavidU,
Sorry bout profanity, Didn't mean to offend will fix directly.
Scope is Skywatcher 150x1200 Achromat. Have heard very good reports about it. Just couldn.t afford APO or ED so gotta make do.
Will give first light report as soon as possible.
Cheers,
Duncan

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #5 03-08-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan

Hi Duncan , DavidU,
Sorry bout profanity, Didn't mean to offend will fix directly.
Scope is Skywatcher 150x1200 Achromat. Have heard very good reports about it. Just couldn.t afford APO or ED so gotta make do.
Will give first light report as soon as possible.
Cheers,
Duncan

Enjoy it mate, i look forward to your first light reports

PS. Cool name you have there, did you know its gaelic, means "Dark Warrior"

duncan · #6 03-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Hi All,
Sorry for the delay but wireless up here is useless.
Duncan know about the name,not bad for a pommy born AUSSIE BRED!!LOL
OK will post some piccies after the weekend i hope.New mount(Heq5Pro) should be here by then.
Know about abberation etc. but been told not so bad with this scope.
Couldn't afford APO or ED so will have to make do. AWWW!!hell it's only moneyLOL.
Cheers,
Duncan

Ps Am back in Weipa working.