stolenfeather

Yeah,.. I have yet to be amazed but many have said that they had a more positive experience so I wait,...

Isabelle

I really need to find myself an adapter for my camera Neil. I'm sure it would make all of the difference. I wish you clear skies!

Isabelle

I'm hoping to have an experience like yours Pat,.. anything but an orange/reddish ball! Oh to see the ice cap or SOMETHING,.. Anything!

I shall be patient! Thank you for your encouragement!

Isabelle

I have yet to capture any worthwhile close views of the moon. You have a wonderful capture here!

Isabelle

I will try again at high power then. It can't elude me forever!

Isabelle

I have yet to see the crab nebula. I was told that it is quite elusive to see!

Thanks James! The cloud cover receded last night but with the humidity and cold,... it was condensation fever out there!

Isabelle

Catching Mars with any detail has been virtually impossible for me even without the camera. I have yet to distinguish the ice caps! It's rather frustrating!

Isabelle

That is one amazing panaroma!

Isabelle

I was told I couldn't take a picture of the Orion Nebula with my small point and shoot so I can understand your emotion for capturing this! Very nice!

Sorry for being quiet by the way. I was away from my telescope for some time and coming on this site just hurt! Seeing all that I was missing,...

Isabelle

Sorry for not being on the forum much lately. Unlike you, I have not been able to stargaze much lately due to cloud cover. The last time I saw Jupiter,.. it's bands were well defined as well. Soon I'll be out there again!

Isabelle

Overcast is usually what happens to me as well, this included the last lunar eclipse in my region last December. I was so frustrated!

Isabelle

I really have to agree with what you have said,.. Unfortunately, the children are indeed missing out on life as they commit to a life of fantasy such as the PS3 and the like. I hope with time,.. they fall back to reality and experience all that life has to offer.

Isabelle

I some some early ones in the beginning of the week.

Isabelle

I have peak their curiosity enough maybe I won't be the only one with a telescope in this community in the future and many of us could share the wonders! I can only hope.

Then, and only then will I not be alone griping about the clouds.

Isabelle

it's always what we do as young ones that drive our ambitions well older right Pete?

Isabelle :)

I have a 10" dob and up to date have yet to see any colour. With the moon so bright, I doubt that I will succeed anytime soon. If at first you don't succeed,.. try, try again right?

Good luck and I wish you clear skies!

Isabelle

I think what helps is that they have me as a sciecne teacher and I have showed them many pictures, movies and shared so much documentation that the students can't help but be "wowed".

Isabelle

Wonderful capture of the galaxy! Once the moon starts to dim a little, I think I'll give it a try!

Isabelle

Don't fret. I had the same problem a couple of nights ago when I was looking for it. I find it odd though that some people have said that they could detect colour when looking at it. I have only seen it once and it was white. I will try and find it this weekend if the weather cooperates.

I hope those clouds give you some breathing space the next time you're out!

Isabelle

Fall back time is coming fast! We shall regain the night!

Isabelle

I tried to comment on your YouTube page but it kept saying that there was an error. You certainly had a windy day there but a great test of the focal reducer!

I wish you clear nights!

Isabelle

I haven't tried for Garrand yet but should. Is it still easy to see?

Isabelle

The blue hues in this picture is mesmerizing! What a cool, crisp shot! Congratulations!

Isabelle

I started checking off some sights in that very book at first. I now prefer the book, "The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders". Have you come across it?

Isabelle

An observatory,.. I can only dream of having one of those one day but we never know right?

Congratulations on your successful project and may I wish you many clear nights!

Isabelle