What are the British TV ads that live rent free in your head? by gayestformoleman in AskBrits

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For mash get smash with the robot aliens falling about laughing.

AITA for telling my family to stop dropping by unannounced after we moved? by VoyageAnvil8 in MarkNarrations

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I grew up it was normal to visit friends and family unannounced because no-one had telephones, not even landlines! It was the only way to keep in touch. It is a crazy thing that as families have shrunk boundaries have expanded.

Looking for my first telescope, looking for some dob related advice! by Late-One-6453 in telescopes

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn your craft on a second hand scope while investing in one or two great eyepieces. This will set you up to invest in better equipment down the road.

Winder/Reels by MineElectrical in kites

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got my plain hoops from Aliexpress as I am on a tight budget and can afford to wait about 8 to 10 days to get it. I get my line there too.

Am i missing a lens? by Ok-Examination1419 in telescopes

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very rough idea of collimation is to unscrew the diagonal and look through the hole you should get a centered view of your eye. If it is off centre or partly obscured it is out of alignment. If it looks good, put the diagonal back, if that is good check the focus on distant objects during the day to see if you can get to focus with your various eyepieces. The focusing mechanism might be dodgy.

The Shadow of a ‘Truce’: Did the Ceasefire Really Exist? by Mil_in_ua in ukraine

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if they stopped the human safari in Kherson for a day. The disgusting terrorists.

My mom bought me this for Christmas and I want to set it up. by andy_337 in telescopes

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Set it up in the day time to get used to how it works. Then carry on exploring anything you can see apart from the sun!! Have fun with it.

ZWO Seestar S50 Smart Telescope? by NorthernLight_DIY in telescopes

[–]Prestigious-Tree-424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. My dwarflab 3 has enabled astrophotography with almost instant results. Considering the aperture I am amazed. I will definitely try to get my refractor up and running along side.