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23 ExcellentAbout ythanpythan
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After what feels like an eternity off the scope due to work, life, weather etc and following a whole bunch of IT issues I managed to rescue this from a much curtailed session last night. First time I've tried using HDR during the post processing of my stacked image, lots of room for improvement but encouraging none the less. Ian
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Been out looking and about the local area, a few gaps above but really really foggy (<20m viz) so drew a blank. Back home for a beer and a sulk!
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Some of the prediction models are as high as I've ever seen them, which of course means it's solid cloud up my way!
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Given how incredibly rare and unlikely a grouping of aircraft of that type would be and you've happened upon them using an instrument with a limited field of view a number of times I'd suggest you've caught a relatively common event, i.e. birds. Also number of UAV's have a similar profile to a B2 (only 21 made), for example BAe's Taranis, but they are also around in very low numbers.
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So near and yet so far, you could argue that the 'mystery' of what happened provided more interest in the project than a successful landing would have (see also the bouncing Philae lander). I'm sure lessons will have been learned regarding future lander designs.
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Simple answer, Men can do maps but goto is a gadget and gadgets win every time!
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Geminid meteor shock wave
ythanpythan replied to Photosbykev's topic in Imaging - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
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Sad news, with the number of people Sir Patrick inspired to take up science over the years he made a massive contribution to UK science. RIP Sir.
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Viewing Aurora at full moon?
ythanpythan replied to lukebl's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
Sorry should have said, visually the display was still stunning. -
Viewing Aurora at full moon?
ythanpythan replied to lukebl's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
This was taken a few weeks back with a moon so bright I didn't need a head torch to find my way around. Enjoy your trip. -
Go-to vs manual seems to be as circular an argument as film vs digital in my opinion. I've had both and I like the ability to track straight onto a target that I get from a go-to as my imaging hours are restricted so the more time I'm on target the better. Each to their own I say!
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Ryder Cup aurora
ythanpythan replied to saturn5's topic in Imaging - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
I went out after the Golf as well, I had feared the bright moon would wash it all out but it was rather spectacular. Jam1e1 it was a very clear green colour where I was, it's much more intense than a DSO so the eye can discern the colour, reds are also often seen. -
I stargaze as it's more fun than doing my own research for my MSc, I'd suggest you reevaluate your research strategy though, maybe try putting a link to a more structured questionnaire via survey monkey or something. Asking a loosely structured series of questions with a limited explanation of the purpose on an internet forum is a bit discourteous in my opinion. Good luck though!