Oh-oh, now I've got a serious case of ASS

[tiger roach]

For those that don't know, ASS is like GAS: Astronomy Stuff acquisition Syndrome.

So the wildly successful West Texas astro trip left me wanting more. I've already made reservations to go there again in December.

Which brings us to the ASS - here is what my inner gearhead is screaming for, in approximate order of likelihood:

1. A better shroud for the reflector. This isn't too expensive so it is going to happen soon.

2. Replace my 22mm Panoptic eyepiece with the 22mm Nagler. Better eye relief (important for me since I have to wear glasses) and wider field of view. Alternative - get a 17mm Nagler and keep using the 22mm Pan.

3. Get a new higher-power eyepiece for the dob. 14.5mm Delos (expensive) or 14.7mm Ethos (crazy expensive).

4. Nebula filters - 2" OIII and 2" H-Beta (I have never had an OIII, and my H-Beta is a 1 1/4").

And, last but not least,

5. A shiny new minivan to haul it all in.


By the way, this is just between us guys. Nobody better let my wife know.

 

[Mark Wein]

 

[Packerbacker]

Any way you can buy it and when she sees it say " oh this,I've had this a long time". I believe it's the 30 day rule.

 

[tiger roach]

Any way you can buy it and when she sees it say " oh this,I've had this a long time". I believe it's the 30 day rule.

That'l work for all the items except for the minivan.

 

[Packerbacker]

That'l work for all the items except for the minivan.

That's true! That would be hard to pull off.

 

[Punchy]

So buy an old minivan.

 

[Stratguy]

Oh come on, we all know the wives are super understanding. Remember, they put up with all the musical stuff. :rolleyes:

 

[Chihlidog]

FWIW, my wife would support me buying more stuff if it were somewhat within budget. She has no interest in looking through the scope, but thinks it's totally cool that I do, and that I encourage my kids to as well.

 

[Stomias]

I do the "Oh, I've had this for a long time" thing with astro stuff, music stuff and fishing stuff. After 31 years I think she's catching on!!!

Oh..........guns too.

 

[Stomias]

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[tiger roach]

Update: after much research, filters from item #4 are on order.
#1 not yet, because I need to set up the scope and take measurements. It will be next though.

 

[tiger roach]

ASS Update:

For item #1, I have exchanged some emails with the shroud seamstress and sent her dimensions and pics. I should have it in about a month. I'm pretty stoked about this - it won't make the views through the scope any better, but it sure will make it look nicer. It should also shed wind better than the standard, looser-fitting shroud.

So far the vendor has been a real pleasure to work with. If anyone is interested in getting a big scope or shroud made I'll be happy to share a link.

2. Ordered the Nagler 22mm, but it is on backorder. Bah!

3. Can't make up my mind. This one may stay on hold for a while.

4. Filters ordered and received.

5. I may actually trade in for a minivan.(I'm kinda tired of our cars anyway). I'm going to wait until the 15's come out before doing any serious looking though.

 

[Punchy]

My next purchase will be materials for a pier

 

[tiger roach]

My next purchase will be materials for a pier

That will be an interesting project, be sure to keep us in the loop.

 

[Punchy]

That will be an interesting project, be sure to keep us in the loop.

Won't be till October or later, but I'm gonna try to photo document it for my astro website. Still don't have much content there.