AP 305/f3.8 Riccardi-Honders Astrograph

dmcdona wrote: Anthony - you're really making a case for the RH being way to delicate and heavy to use.

I can attest that J65 Observatory, just outside of Dublin, has a 0% constant humidity - 24/7/365. I have mag 8 skies, I'm at an elevation of 5000m and one completely empty state-of-the-art dome waiting to be filled.

So, just pop that little baby back in the box and send it onto me. I can let you have remote access to it. Probably...

(1) afternoon flight to Ireland
(2) rent a mini-van
(3) pick-up Seanie and head to the pub for a few beers (my treat!)
(4) pick-up three or four pizzas with extra tomato sauce and salami
(5) head over to"J65" around 3:00 AM
(6) set Waldo loose on the pizzas
(7) back the mini-van onto the "J65" backyard
( Seanie loads the AP1200 head (two pieces disassembled)
(9) I look after the C14 (great finder scope for my new AP305/f3.8 RHA)
(10) pat Waldo on the head ... "Good boy! Say hi to the boss for us"
(11) back to the pub for another set of beers (my treat again!)
(12) drop Seanie at home
(13) back to the airport with my new found check-in luggage
(14) window seat and back to paradise
(15) assemble the used AP1200 ... should do for my beloved Tak FSQ
(16) mount the piggy-back saddle plate on the RHA
(17) load the C14 as a finder scope
(18) send SMS to "J65": "Thanks dude. Please say hello to Waldo."
(19) inform MPC about downtime at "J65"

Anthony.

Unfortunately, I know some of the people in the Aviation industry. So, when you arrive, they can hold you for 72 hours (minimum).

They will inform me immediately of your detention. then:

(1) Immediate flight to Athens
(2) Spend a day sightseeing and picking up a few Peli cases
(3) Load Peli cases with AP160, AP1200, AP900, Mach-1, RH, assorted SBIG equipment, Latops(s) etc
(4) Spend third day sightseeing and getting a tan
(5) Return to J65 and set everything up
(6) Inform MPC I'm now in direct competition with Pan Starrs
(7) Send Anthony a "get-well soon" card after the over-use of latex and vaseline by the Revenue Commissioners

:laugh: :lol:

Oh, no interest in my Tak FSQ, Mewlon 210, EOS 5D etc? :ohmy:

Anthony.

ayiomamitis wrote: :laugh: :lol:

Oh, no interest in my Tak FSQ, Mewlon 210, EOS 5D etc? :ohmy:

Anthony.

Dear Anthony

You mean my new finder scope has arrived!!

This is indeed a very nice gesture. I will be sure to throw in an extra couple of balls of wool for your latest knitting project when I send over the crisps.

Anyway congrats on the new baby, please spare a thought for us mere SCT owners when your are up late burbing the new arrival!

Dave.

Nothing more need to be said have a look at this. Anyone waht to open a telescope shop with me so we can sell the sort of stuff

I Love that mount