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17 years 4 months ago #49824
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
Athens, Greece
www.perseus.gr
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Folks,
I am already ducking and heading for cover at the bricks (and insults) to be directed my way ... yesterday I received my new AP mount - a Mach1GTO - and it looks very impressive. Aside from wanting such a premium mount for offsite work such as next year's total solar eclipse, I am equally encouraged and delighted by the prospect of having two scopes imaging at the same time at home.
My two scenarios are as follows:
(1) AP160 + AP 1200GTO
(2) Tak FSQ-106 + AP Mach1GTO
I have everything but a second CCD camera and filters (I do have a second SBIG filter wheel).
Just the idea of turning out twice as much work each evening is really exciting and most productive. HEAVEN!
I am already ducking and heading for cover at the bricks (and insults) to be directed my way ... yesterday I received my new AP mount - a Mach1GTO - and it looks very impressive. Aside from wanting such a premium mount for offsite work such as next year's total solar eclipse, I am equally encouraged and delighted by the prospect of having two scopes imaging at the same time at home.
My two scenarios are as follows:
(1) AP160 + AP 1200GTO
(2) Tak FSQ-106 + AP Mach1GTO
I have everything but a second CCD camera and filters (I do have a second SBIG filter wheel).
Just the idea of turning out twice as much work each evening is really exciting and most productive. HEAVEN!
Anthony Ayiomamitis
Athens, Greece
www.perseus.gr
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17 years 4 months ago #49857
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Dear Anthony,
Many congrats on acquiring the new equipment.
May I be the first to wish you many long clear nights
imaging and observing with this.
....
Ahhh...
Who am I kidding....
WAY TO GO DUDE!
Thats an awsome set up!
All you need now is to build a little annex to your house to
so you can charge a weekly rate for your Orish mates to come and visit!!!
(Special rate for Seanie
DOUBLE)
Many congrats on acquiring the new equipment.
May I be the first to wish you many long clear nights
imaging and observing with this.
....
Ahhh...
Who am I kidding....
WAY TO GO DUDE!
Thats an awsome set up!
All you need now is to build a little annex to your house to
so you can charge a weekly rate for your Orish mates to come and visit!!!
(Special rate for Seanie
DOUBLE)
My Astrophotography
Shannonside Astronomy Club __________________________________________
Meade ETX-125PE, Bresser 10 x 50 Binos & Me Peepers
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17 years 4 months ago #49866
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If we all chip in then.....
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Seanie keep your head down. Double the posts and double the slagging :lol:
Kieran
16" ODK (incoming), Mesu Mount 200, APM TMB 80mm, SXV H16, SXV H9
J16 An Carraig Observatory
ancarraigobservatory.co.uk/
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I have everything but a second CCD camera and filters
If we all chip in then.....
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Seanie keep your head down. Double the posts and double the slagging :lol:
Kieran
16" ODK (incoming), Mesu Mount 200, APM TMB 80mm, SXV H16, SXV H9
J16 An Carraig Observatory
ancarraigobservatory.co.uk/
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17 years 4 months ago #49870
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I hear Seanie has a spare DSLR now. I'm sure he won't mind sending it over to his "buddy"...
Oh, and congrats on the new baby. At least you have the skies for all the gear, unlike us.
Oh, and congrats on the new baby. At least you have the skies for all the gear, unlike us.
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17 years 4 months ago #49892
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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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I hear Seanie has a spare DSLR now. I'm sure he won't mind sending it over to his "buddy"...
Who?
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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17 years 4 months ago #49936
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Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium                              Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMDÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTOÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
Replied by jeyjey on topic Re: Double-shifting ....
Anthony --
I don't know about all those refractor-thingies you're using...
... but nice pair of mounts!
-- Jeff.
I don't know about all those refractor-thingies you're using...
... but nice pair of mounts!
-- Jeff.
Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium                              Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMDÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTOÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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