New super high power telescope

[Keith]

Skywatcher told me over and over not to compromise or go for a low priced telescope. I took his advice and waited, saved up and finally saw the ideal unit. Now I shouldn't really be showing you it, it even says on the box it can be used for "top secret spy science" but anyway, here it is. So, Skywatcher, which planets and nebulae should I be looking out for tonight? :wiggle:

[Slowhand]

How about Planet Hollywood for a start Keith? :lol:

[lisaw]

Does the little red present sticker mean it was 3 for 2? What else did you get? :lol:

[Skywatcher]

:thumbsup:

that is a fine choice Keith can't wait to see the photos. The cosmos has been opened to you.

:rotfl:

I think its lovely that you still believe the story about size not mattering :)

[mumof2]

:lol:

[Claire]

Well I don't think The Hubble has much to fear!

[Dawn]

I was in Smiths on Sunday and all their Science Museum was reduced to silly prices to clear. I got a plant a tree kit for £2 as they were all out of telescopes.

Now I need to wait for the trees to grow so I can climb them and get closer to the stars. :lol:

[Keith]

I think its lovely that you still believe the story about size not mattering :)

I have been personally assured many many times over the years that it doesn't, much like Father Christmas and the tooth fairy, all I can say is, I choose to believe :yes:


Well I don't think The Hubble has much to fear!

At least the lens looks correctly made on mine :D

You're all meanies and you will rue the day you made fun of my huge scope (oooerr). You'll all be telling tales of the day I whipped it out to show you when I'm on the BBC! (although possibly crime watch rather than sky at night :lol:)

ps. apologies for the innuendo but as you know, there's a standing rule that any and all Skywatcher threads should descend into chaos :yes:

[Skywatcher]

indeed

and it was the Mirror that was wrong on hubble not the lens

:geekon:

[Keith]

indeed

and it was the Mirror that was wrong on hubble not the lens

:geekon:

You know, I knew that smarty pants but knew I was snookered either way. If I said mirror you'd have pointed out that my new scope didnt have any! :surrender: :slap:

[Skywatcher]

*cough* should have bought mine *cough*

[Keith]

*cough* should have bought mine *cough*

:ouch:

[Dawn]

*cough* should have bought mine *cough*

Was it on 3 for 2? :unimpressed:

[Keith]

Here's one I took last night :) cough. See! and you all laughed!

[Skywatcher]

was that in microscope mode - cos if it was that really should be wiped off your loo seat.

and I resent being hit for pointing out the obvious :wink:

[Skywatcher]

Was it on 3 for 2? :unimpressed:

nope a MUCH better deal than that as well he knows :taunt:

[Keith]

was that in microscope mode - cos if it was that really should be wiped off your loo seat.

I was hoping you could prescribe something?

It's apparently Supernova Remnant E0102 and is January's pinup in the Views from Hubble Calendar :)

You see Mr Skywatcher, you really have got everyone totally fascinated :lol: I bet the astronomy industry is the only one making a profit this year!

[Skywatcher]

Yes the give away was the star spikes - you only get those on a reflector as they are an artefact of the thin supports for the secondary mirror - yours is clearly a refractor and as such would not have spikes - you nearly had me fooled

:wink:

[Keith]

Yes the give away was the star spikes - you only get those on a reflector as they are an artefact of the thin supports for the secondary mirror - yours is clearly a refractor and as such would not have spikes - you nearly had me fooled

:wink:

Well I'd actually photoshopped them in later to confuse you :D

[Disneybumble]

Keith your are the king of double entranda, so with that in mind does your scope extend like the good Docs

[Skywatcher]

Keith your are the king of double entranda, so with that in mind does your scope extend like the good Docs


My scope does not extend!!!!!!!

And as far as photoshop star spikes you can do that witha little programme I have which I will of course share when you get off your backside and start playing properly!!

[Keith]

My scope does not extend!!!!!!!

And as far as photoshop star spikes you can do that witha little programme I have which I will of course share when you get off your backside and start playing properly!!

:taunt:

[Skywatcher]

:taunt:

I am extremely serious as well you know

[Keith]

I am extremely serious as well you know

I do indeed :yes: I really must get something done soon

[Skywatcher]

I do indeed :yes: I really must get something done soon

now where have I heard that before. Hmmmmmmm

[Keith]

now where have I heard that before. Hmmmmmmm

I say again, :taunt:

[Dawn]

now where have I heard that before. Hmmmmmmm

I think you say that everytime we enquire about a trip report. :point:

[Skywatcher]

:taunt:

[Keith]

:laugh:

[Ursula]

Can I have it Keith?... it will fit perfectly into all the holes I drill around here.... I can spy even better on peeps now!