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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Midnight Dan Postmaster Reged: 01/23/08 Loc: Hilton, NY, Yellow Zone (Bortl... Christmas present to myself       #5590154 - 12/26/12 07:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, I did it. I placed the order for a Skyshed POD, model XL5 (5 bays around the outside). When I get it installed on a raised deck, it will look something like this: http://www.skyshedpod.com I'm finding that I just don't have enough time to enjoy the rare clear nights that come along here, especially with setup time involved. I want to do more AP and it takes me an hour to haul everything out, set it up and polar align. Then, of course it takes time for tear down too. That essentially leaves out any possibility of AP on weeknights when I have to get up the next day for work. So I decided that if I want to be able to use my equipment with any regularity, it needs to be set up and ready to go in an observatory. And this looks like the least expensive way to go. Lots of happy customers too, so it comes with a good pedigree. I would have waited, but they announced on their website that the prices are going up by about $500 on the first of the year. So I took the plunge! Won't be able to get it installed till later on in the summer, but the process has started! I will, of course, post pictures when any progress occurs. -Dan Post Extras:       SilentKnights member Reged: 10/04/12 Loc: Northeast Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Midnight Dan]       #5590177 - 12/26/12 07:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Now that's a Christmas present !! I hope you have clear skies and enjoy that present !! Post Extras:       CelestronDaddy sage Reged: 08/22/09 Loc: Central Texas Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Midnight Dan]       #5590184 - 12/26/12 07:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wow! That will be impressive. Like to see pictures when its ready to go! Congratulations Dan .... Tony Post Extras:       hopskipson professor emeritus Reged: 06/24/10 Loc: Queens, New Yawk, Light pollut... Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: CelestronDaddy]       #5590206 - 12/26/12 07:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You lucky dog ! I guess you were on the really nice list. Enjoy Dan and hope you get lots of use from it. James Post Extras:       herrointment Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/12/11 Loc: North of Hwy. 64 Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: hopskipson]       #5590299 - 12/26/12 09:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Sounds like a winning plan Dan! Post Extras:       dgerow super member Reged: 03/18/12 Loc: Las Vegas, Nv. Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: herrointment]       #5590384 - 12/26/12 10:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congrats Dan, I am so happy for you. If anyone deserves such a nice toy it would be you. The advice and help you have given on this forum has been kind and helpful to so many including myself. You make everything so easy to understand and continue to be extremely patient with all of us. I can't wait for your " first night" report. Thanks for all you do for us! Post Extras:       Tel Postmaster Reged: 03/31/06 Loc: Wallingford England Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: dgerow]       #5590753 - 12/27/12 06:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congratulations, Dan ! A decision you certainly won't regret ! Now if we could just arrange a little better weather for the coming year ......... Best regards, Tel Post Extras:       Maverick199 Postmaster Reged: 02/27/11 Loc: India Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Midnight Dan]       #5590759 - 12/27/12 06:31 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congratulations! That's a necessity well served in the long run. Post Extras:       Bob Griffiths Getting Grouchy Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Frederick Maryland Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Maverick199]       #5590853 - 12/27/12 08:59 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   LOL.... Dan what can I say besides congratulations !! especially since the prices will continue to escalate ... I purchased MY ED in early 2006.. and today I could not even replace the dome itself for what I paid for my entire, complete and fully functional observatory Bottom line... I feel like I stole it...and I bet in 6 or 7 years you will look back and say the same thing.. Bob G. Post Extras:       Skip Starlifter Driver Reged: 01/23/08 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Bob Griffiths]       #5590990 - 12/27/12 11:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Big congrats, Dan. Keep us posted with pitures! All the best for the new year!!! Post Extras:       Peter9 Post Laureate Reged: 10/30/08 Loc: Yorkshire - Born & Bred Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Skip]       #5591212 - 12/27/12 01:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pleased as punch for you Dan If you enjoy your P.O.D half as much as I enjoy mine, then your in for a treat. Looking forward to the pics. Regards. Peter. Post Extras:       haytor Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/29/07 Loc: Smethwick near Birmingham UK. Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Skip]       #5591213 - 12/27/12 01:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My congrats too Dan, like everyone else i`m looking forward to seeing some pics of your obbsey, of course now, someone will have to come up with a name for it as tradition seems to dictate, something like "Midnight skies observatory", well ok, i`m sure others will do better best regards, Tom. Post Extras:       ghataa professor emeritus Reged: 06/20/11 Loc: Central, NJ Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: haytor]       #5591235 - 12/27/12 01:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks great Dan. Very cool! Best, George Post Extras:       NorskeBob super member Reged: 09/10/10 Loc: Oswego, NY Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: ghataa]       #5591585 - 12/27/12 06:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Envy you - Nice Present! Post Extras:       Arctic_Eddie Post Laureate Reged: 12/30/07 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: NorskeBob]       #5591593 - 12/27/12 06:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks like you're stocking up for retirement. Good plan, worked for me. Post Extras:       Midnight Dan Postmaster Reged: 01/23/08 Loc: Hilton, NY, Yellow Zone (Bortl... Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Arctic_Eddie]       #5591620 - 12/27/12 06:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Looks like you're stocking up for retirement. Good plan, worked for me. That's the plan! Won't be able to get these kinds of expenditures approved by the CFO once the revenue stream is gone! -Dan Post Extras:       azure1961p Postmaster Reged: 01/17/09 Loc: USA Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: Midnight Dan]       #5591633 - 12/27/12 07:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Dan, you re livin the dream. Pete Post Extras:       jhirsch super member Reged: 10/06/10 Loc: Ohio Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: azure1961p]       #5591956 - 12/27/12 11:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good for you Dan. I can only imagine how excited you must be. Post Extras:       mclewis1 Thread Killer Reged: 02/25/06 Loc: New Brunswick, Canada Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: jhirsch]       #5592455 - 12/28/12 10:59 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice Dan. I'll bet you'll be humming "Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me ... " (to the tune of Happy Birthday) for the next few months. Welcome to the "dark side" ... you're going to love it. Post Extras:       Alex Post Pooh-Bah Reged: 09/24/08 Loc: Iowa, USA Re: Christmas present to myself [Re: mclewis1]       #5593016 - 12/28/12 05:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   And a Haappy New Year! When does it arrive? Why wait till summer? Just clear out the place where you want it, rent a couple of construction heaters and a fan. Pick a day when it's not raining or snowing and the wind is not too strong. You can dry a place up in 12 hours. It's hard to stop a train (and a dedicated astronomer ) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all)

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