Looking For Baby Sitter for 8" SCT

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Looking For Baby Sitter for 8" SCT

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Hi

Just asking around, I am in the process of moving house and will have to squat in temporary accomodation (maybe Changi beach) for about a month or so until my place is ready. I will be storing my stuff in a warehouse.

Trying to be thick skinned and asking if anyone is willing to baby sit my Meade 8" SCT with a Porta mount. Scope with finder, eyepieces, etc are all in a Pelican box with roller (cant remember the model number but it is big).

Of course, baby sitter is free to use the scope as and when he/she wants. For those who know me, I am not a fussy guy and have lent my scope and equipment with no questions asked.

Just that I don't want to store the scope in a warehouse if I can help it. Oh yes, I have a 80mm WO refractor as well.

Any kind souls?

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Post by Clifford60 »

I can find some space in my house for you, you have storage cabinet for them? Likely they will just sit in my place as I am too lazy to setup my own scope, haha.
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@swimaniac: What is the model of the Meade 8"? UHTC coating?

@Clifford: Great! Let's have a 8" Celestron vs Meade shootout this month. :)
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I'd offer but I'd be scared to damage it since I've never had an SCT before :)
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Post by swimaniac »

Hi Guys

Just got off the phone with Clifford who has very kindly agreed to baby sit my SCT.

Gary - yes it is with UHTC coating.

Cloud Cover - I never had a SCT before and neither did I have a telescope. Need to be brave and confident close your eyes, wipe your hands dry and go for it. HeHe

Thanks guys.
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Post by cloud_cover »

Hahaha! I shall "master" my 80ED first although I had delicious thoughts of 'sitting your 8" and occasionally setting it up :)
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Post by swimaniac »

Hi C C
No worries. You can always try contact Clifford. I got no issues with anyone using the scope.
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