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by axlefoley
Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer
Replies: 22
Views: 3833

Re: lunt60 + Quark + .60 reducer

quark does have one problem 1.25 does NOT fit my 1.25 - 2 inch is fine t] What do you mean,,,,,,is it when you try to insert the 1.25" end of the Quark into your 1.25" diagonal it won't fit. I have that problem trying to fit mine to my Baader diagonal but if I twist it anti clockwise it w...
by axlefoley
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

Re: My Quark won't work

John my techy said it was only a temporary fix and he expects the problem to return.
by axlefoley
Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

Re: My Quark won't work

Sent Sean an email to tell him about the problem and he replied with this. Hi Alan, Please do not try to get into the Quark. Some of the optical components are under pressure and if released, it will make the filter inoperable. We will replace the whole circuit board as the USB jack pins are too clo...
by axlefoley
Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

Re: My Quark won't work

Ok found the problem, my techy couldn't dismantle it because of the special screws that hold it together which turned out to be a good thing. He found the female mini USB socket wasn't gripping the male USB cable end and was to loose so he got a small screwdriver and bent the outer steel case of the...
by axlefoley
Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

Re: My Quark won't work

Yes Stephen I have learnt a very expensive lesson and it will only be Lunt from now on.
by axlefoley
Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:05 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

Re: My Quark won't work

I found the problem, if I put a bit of pressure sideways on the mini USB connector it works so I tied a rubber band around the cable (connector) and looped the other end around the eyepiece thumb screw and it works. I called my techy electy and he had a look and says one of the wires going to the co...
by axlefoley
Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark won't work
Replies: 17
Views: 1622

My Quark won't work

Just tried to fire up my Quark which hasn't been used for about 3 weeks and the light won't light up, so I charged up the battery which was nearly fully charged,,,, still nothing,,,,, so I changed power cable and still nothing.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
by axlefoley
Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Farewell to Pamela Shivak
Replies: 8
Views: 845

Re: Farewell to Pamela Shivak

All the best from sunny Australia.
by axlefoley
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My first image with Daystar Quark
Replies: 12
Views: 1511

Re: My first image with Daystar Quark

Yeah not bad.
by axlefoley
Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 31st August
Replies: 8
Views: 1027

Re: 31st August

Pretty good John.
by axlefoley
Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do I reduce the f/ stop
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

Re: How do I reduce the f/ stop

Thanks Derek I'll ring him.
by axlefoley
Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do I reduce the f/ stop
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

Re: How do I reduce the f/ stop

Thanks Valery very much appreciated.
by axlefoley
Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do I reduce the f/ stop
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

Re: How do I reduce the f/ stop

Thanks guys, when I get the adapter back and mount it I will let you know how it goes.
by axlefoley
Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Still playing with the Lunt.
Replies: 7
Views: 629

Re: Still playing with the Lunt.

Yeah pretty good Ralph.
by axlefoley
Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:17 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do I reduce the f/ stop
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

Re: How do I reduce the f/ stop

Thanks for your reply Marcello, I had a adapter made last week for the ERF but I took it back this arve to have a bit more machined out of it, the glass didn't fit so I haven't looked through it yet.
by axlefoley
Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do I reduce the f/ stop
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

How do I reduce the f/ stop

I have just got a BRESSER AR-102 x 1000mm f/9.8 doublet achromat and about to mount a Lunt 100mm ERF in front of the objective this week and the Quark on the other end but at f9.8 x 4.3 which is the barlow in the Quark brings it to over f42 so how do I reduce it to f30 which is the desired f/stop fo...
by axlefoley
Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A few images with a Double Stack Quark
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Re: A few images with a Double Stack Quark

Hey Gary you say you use a double stack with the Quark can you explain what you use please.
by axlefoley
Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mr Wilson and that Prom
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: Mr Wilson and that Prom

Credit to you the way you weave your magic Derek.
by axlefoley
Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Eyepiece for a Quark on a 50/330 scope
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Re: Eyepiece for a Quark on a 50/330 scope

Yeah I know what you mean about a full disc and to close to the border, I have the 32 and 40 I would like to try a 55 as I have the 2" eyepiece adapter but would like to try one first before buying one.
by axlefoley
Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Eyepiece for a Quark on a 50/330 scope
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Eyepiece for a Quark on a 50/330 scope

Looking for advise on a eyepiece for a Quark on an 50/330mm f5 scope for a full disc view.
by axlefoley
Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New 13mp Imaging Source camera
Replies: 5
Views: 1395

Re: New 13mp Imaging Source camera

Bummer it is colour. 13 Megapixel Auto-Focus Microscope Camera The Imaging Source is delighted to announce the immediately availability of its new 13 megapixel microscope camera with exceptional color reproduction and integrated auto-focus lens. Sensor: Sony Exmor CMOS, 1/2.5" Exceptional image...
by axlefoley
Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New 13mp Imaging Source camera
Replies: 5
Views: 1395

Re: New 13mp Imaging Source camera

Price: from USD 649 / EUR 549
by axlefoley
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Transit In Front of CaK Sun, 7/2/14
Replies: 14
Views: 1205

Re: Transit In Front of CaK Sun, 7/2/14

It's a UFO , Martians I recon.
by axlefoley
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP at Pet Supply Plus July 2
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

Re: CBSAP at Pet Supply Plus July 2

Awesome well done.
by axlefoley
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Lunt 100/Coronado 90mm DS
Replies: 8
Views: 2573

Re: Lunt 100/Coronado 90mm DS

So what's a interface adapter.
by axlefoley
Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:24 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ISS solar transit, Monday June 30
Replies: 16
Views: 1363

Re: ISS solar transit, Monday June 30

Nice catch
by axlefoley
Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

Thanks Andy.

Stephen has left Australia this morning and it was so good to have him here , I am sure he had a great time.
by axlefoley
Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Some curious notes on new Quark
Replies: 19
Views: 2333

Re: Some curious notes on new Quark

Gabriel easy to remove with a Dremel with a small grinding stone and a steady hand.
by axlefoley
Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:33 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Some curious notes on new Quark
Replies: 19
Views: 2333

Re: Some curious notes on new Quark

Ok just unscrewed the eyepiece and the reflection of the etalon surface is clear and uniform and not crinkly looking and I see mine has the anti tamper allen screws.
by axlefoley
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Some curious notes on new Quark
Replies: 19
Views: 2333

Re: Some curious notes on new Quark

I'll have a look at mine in the morning.
by axlefoley
Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: If it quacks like a Quark & looks like a Quark
Replies: 3
Views: 328

If it quacks like a Quark & looks like a Quark

Then maybe it is a Quark,,,,,,finally my Quark arrived today now I need time to use it.
by axlefoley
Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Scam alert
Replies: 13
Views: 5191

Re: Scam alert

Yeah I got 2 emails from him answering 2 wanted adds I placed saying he had the items I wanted.
by axlefoley
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

Thanks everyone, we had a great day and I learnt a lot thanks to Ralph, Brian and Stephen.
by axlefoley
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 3rd production run Quark arrived
Replies: 6
Views: 677

Re: 3rd production run Quark arrived

Hoping mine will be here this week.
by axlefoley
Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales
Replies: 13
Views: 3791

Re: International Sun Day at the Elan Valley, Mid Wales

Very good Mark, you certainly had good traffic flow, well done.
by axlefoley
Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:26 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

The big fella and Brian from Lunt, these 2 blokes could easily become Aussies they are so friendly and genuine, the amount of information and advise I got from Brian was invaluable, and Stephen is in a league of his own and especially with kids. Just need to work on the way they talk,,,,eh mate. htt...
by axlefoley
Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

Ralph Smith and his lovely wife Lorraine travelled down from Cairns, about a 5hr drive and the big fella.

Image
by axlefoley
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

We had interests from all walks of life.

Image
by axlefoley
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Solar SUNday Burdekin Australia timelapse

Timelapse of the day and photos to follow

View My Video
by axlefoley
Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Australia...!
Replies: 25
Views: 1659

Re: Australia...!

John jump on a plane early in the morning, I will pick you up from the Townsville airport then we will drive to Ayr for the day then I'll drop you back to to the airport in the arvo.

And I am not kidding, ring me if you want.

47754301
by axlefoley
Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Australia...!
Replies: 25
Views: 1659

Re: Australia...!

Derek Klepp wrote:Has Rob shown you the Cane Toads yet.Good to see you having a great time.Nth QLD has reputation for hospitality
Derek he should be more worried about the drop bears than the cane toads.
by axlefoley
Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Australia...!
Replies: 25
Views: 1659

Re: Australia...!

Fantastic report Stephen, I'll be seeing you and friends early in the morning, can't wait.
by axlefoley
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Announcing International SUNday 2014!!
Replies: 81
Views: 15147

Re: Announcing International SUNday 2014!!

Pam I asked our club president and he said that would be very much appreciated, thank you.

http://www.astronomytsv.org.au
by axlefoley
Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Announcing International SUNday 2014!!
Replies: 81
Views: 15147

Re: Announcing International SUNday 2014!!

Pam I put the link on our local forum here in in Townsville just North of where the boys are in the Burdekin.
by axlefoley
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full solar disc on June 17
Replies: 12
Views: 730

Re: Full solar disc on June 17

Thanks Lou, great image.
by axlefoley
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full solar disc on June 17
Replies: 12
Views: 730

Re: Full solar disc on June 17

gabrieli wrote:on a 1" Grasshopper3 camera
Gabrieli is that the 4.1mp camera.
by axlefoley
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark has left the US
Replies: 6
Views: 866

Re: My Quark has left the US

Yeah that worries me Derek the weather has been shocking up here and Stephen will confirm that, he is in Ayr at the moment with Andy Lunt and others and I really think it's their fault.
by axlefoley
Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark has left the US
Replies: 6
Views: 866

Re: My Quark has left the US

Thanks Walter, hopefully someday I will be able to image like you and others here.
by axlefoley
Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My Quark has left the US
Replies: 6
Views: 866

My Quark has left the US

Just got a email this morning to say my Quark has left the States, hopefully I will have it late next week and maybe then the sun will come out.