MadModder
Gallery, Projects and General => Neat Stuff => Topic started by: Brass_Machine on June 25, 2016, 02:29:44 PM
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I have picked up a new hobby... gazing at the stars and planets through a telescope. I just recently picked up a 4.5" newtonian that does what I want at the present moment (at least until I get aperture fever!)
But, while I was shopping, I found these amazing works of art!
Moonraker Telescopes (http://moonrakertelescopes.co.uk/index.html)
(http://moonrakertelescopes.co.uk/uploads/3/4/4/3/34437362/1468760_orig.jpg)
(http://moonrakertelescopes.co.uk/uploads/3/4/4/3/34437362/1533095.jpg?934)
Eric
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a bit shiny? - needs a good lick of blackboard paint :coffee:
Dave
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Very nice :drool: but out of my price range. I guess I'll just have to make do with my 90mm goto mak to watch the moon and planets.
Pete
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Isn't there some sort of rule against machinery porn on here? ;)
Beautiful piece of shiny metal. Do they work as well as they look?
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"New Age refractors" what they have been smoking? I don't like bling, I don't like diamond encrusted DOHA style. To me the design looks like some engineers vomit. I can't tell anything of utitility or quality of that product, because I know absolutely nothing of it. Just that looks is not inviting to use.
Pekka
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Pekka,
If you read the write up in the link you may change your mind.
By your logic, a woman can't be both beautiful and smart at the same time.
Dave.
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Nope, we just have different taste.
I like tools simple and utilitarian. I never would wear too gauldy glasses for example.
My wife wears black or white (they are not colors) clothes, but she is pretty and smart.
What can I tell? I'm not taleban. I just said that I don't like the looks of them, but if someone likes the bling, I totally understand. After all we are odd bunch. Are we?
Pekka
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I love the shiny stuff.... :)
I always remember these when someone talks about bespoke telescopes...Love these :bow: Wish I could afford one :jaw:
http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,31.msg51.html#msg51
If Chuck wants to PM me with a cost for a little one in wood I'd definitely consider it :thumbup:
Ralph.
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Ralph,
I looked at your linked posting. In a word, Brilliant.
Thanks for the link. Often these old inks get forgotten or just plain not seen by recently joined members.
John B
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No Worries John,
Happy to point out stunning work :-)
Ralph.