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anyone got big plans for big scopes this year?
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14 years 2 months ago #85899
by Seanie_Morris
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
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How the hell does one person put something like that together "in no time" with a 30" mirror?!?!? How much does that mirror alone weigh?
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Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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14 years 2 months ago - 14 years 2 months ago #85900
by dave_lillis
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re:anyone got big plans for big scopes this year?
dunno, but I'd be willing to learn if someone were to buy it for me. :huh: :laugh:
with over 2.25 times the light gathering power of a 20", imagine the views!!!!
with over 2.25 times the light gathering power of a 20", imagine the views!!!!
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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14 years 2 months ago #86380
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Replied by swkerry on topic Re:anyone got big plans for big scopes this year?
Just reading about that BIG scope
anyone know if the owner is getting rid of their old scope
I know a good home for it....mine;)
anyone know if the owner is getting rid of their old scope
I know a good home for it....mine;)
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14 years 2 months ago - 14 years 2 months ago #86385
by dave_lillis
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re:anyone got big plans for big scopes this year?
you might need a sledge hammer to knock a wall to get it in though. :silly:
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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