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Astronomy => Telescopes Etcetera.... => Topic started by: Fay on Jun 11, 2009, 13:11:32

Title: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Fay on Jun 11, 2009, 13:11:32
Have decided on getting the above.

Any tips welcome.

Thinking of going outside tonight, with old setup, as thumb not up to coping with the Orion at the moment. Seems it may be clearish around 9pm.
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Ian on Jun 11, 2009, 13:25:25
Fay, try this (http://www.travelbite.co.uk/news/uk/england/east-sussex/eastbourne-pier-put-up-sale-$1303031.htm) one.
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Fay on Jun 11, 2009, 13:30:13
Ha Ha very funny Ian, top form as usual    :D   don't think it would be stable enough
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: RobertM on Jun 11, 2009, 13:40:56
QuoteSeems it may be clearish around 9pm

It was still too light at 10:30 last night so good luck at 9 ...

QuoteAny tips welcome
http://www.bromley.gov.uk/environment/recycling/recyclingsites/waldo_rd_depot.htm (http://www.bromley.gov.uk/environment/recycling/recyclingsites/waldo_rd_depot.htm)
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Fay on Jun 11, 2009, 13:49:47
Fedup with being indoors Robert. Why would I need Waldo Road?
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Tony G on Jun 11, 2009, 14:06:04
Quote from: Ian on Jun 07, 2009, 12:43:50
was that a whooshing sound, about 2 metres above the ground I just heard.

There it is again!  :D

Tony G
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Fay on Jun 11, 2009, 16:55:55
Oh OK,  Ha Ha....I get it now "tips"     :lol: :lol: thought my brain was in good working order...looks like back to the drawing board!
Title: Re: I am going to get a Pier
Post by: Mac on Jun 11, 2009, 18:34:46
Fay,

As i said earlier, i'll have a chat with my uncle..

Mac