RitcheyPark wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:23 pm Looking forward to trying out the
800 power. (Just joking of course.)

Nice classic scope. Curious to hear how it will perform. What kind of EPs are included?

Nice capture! Some good details there.

Happy Birthday Glenn, have a good one!

I would be thinking about a 5mm and a 3mm for 93x and 150x. Look for something that is a wider angle to give you a wider FOV. I don't think i would be in a hurry for a barlow, not until you know what your skies will give you.

I already have a 2x barlow, bought for the orion GoScope. And I have ...

John Baars wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:21 am Congratulations on the VROD. Nice you could share the observations with your wife!

Thanks John! Sharing our passion with loved ones certainly makes it more enjoyable.

Thanks John!

Beautiful capture Pete!

Nice sketch Larry!

Cyclops wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2025 1:55 pm My first dob came today. Zhumell 4.5"

So cute, congrats!

I would recommend to get 2x barlow to achieve higher powers and better planetary views with your new DOB.

What a great night with impressive haul of galaxies, Alan! You have inspired me to go back to Leo, although like you I may need to wait until the spring.

Looking at the galaxy info you have provided, most of them should be within the reach of my 14". So more of Abell 1367 members waiting for me ...

Very nicely done John! Kudos on braving the elements.

Sometimes it is hard to make yourself leave a warm cozy room at night, but once you there I never regret stepping our for observing.

Congrats on the first light Larry! To get the most out of your scope make sure it is collimated.

congrat sir .


Thanks Jean-Yves!


Yeah it’s brilliant isn’t it when you get a run like that. Planetary observers a patient lot, we have to be, there are plenty of occasions when it’s far from practical or perfect. Still planetary observation has always grabbed me in a way fuzzy blob collecting ...

Thanks Graeme! Sorry about your weather. I hope it will cooperates in February.

Welcome to TSS Jamz! We have quite few DOB users here, I am sure they will chip in on your issue.

Thanks Michael!

Congrats on the first session from your new home Michael! Bortle 6 is pretty good for an urban location, many targets should be within the reach of your 6" frac.

Thanks Alan!

Thanks Alan!