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Esprit ED100 Loose tube rings
Astro Imp replied to Hamey's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
@Hamey, I'm pleased you started this thread, I have the Esprit on order and you've saved me making an error. Thanks.- 14 replies
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another 'newb' needing advice....:)
Astro Imp replied to thekwango's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Great you've got sorted. Tell us all how you get on, any problems with set up you know where to come. Good luck. -
So pleased for you, being able to see properly is something we all take for granted until things start to go wrong. Like several posters above I've been told eventually I'll need an operation. At my last eye test I asked the optician to speculate how long before he would recommend the operation and was told at least five years. I don't notice a problem at present.
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Nice observing report and a good sketch, well done.
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M45 and California Nebula on Note 9
Astro Imp replied to Recneps's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
Hi Spencer, Good start to your astronomy journey. What you thought was the Pleiades I think is a hint of the double cluster. Good luck for the future.- 9 replies
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another 'newb' needing advice....:)
Astro Imp replied to thekwango's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
^^^^^ Great post Alan, concise, comprehensive and informative. Should be read by anyone thinking of buying a first scope. Mods. Worthy of a sticky? -
another 'newb' needing advice....:)
Astro Imp replied to thekwango's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Obviously I'm not aware of the car you have but in most cars transporting a dob isn't a problem. Wrap the tube in an old blanket/duvet or similar and wedge it securely in the boot/on the back seat, the base will sit comfortably on the front seat with seat belt holding it securely. You don't need a platform for an 6"/8" Dob but if you are observing on wet grass an old piece of plastic like a bin liner will keep the damp away. FWIW my previous car was a Peugeot 207 and my 8" Dob travelled happily with the tube in the boot and the base on the back seat. -
another 'newb' needing advice....:)
Astro Imp replied to thekwango's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I'm aware there will be different views on this but for visual astronomy I would steer well away from a Newtonian on an equatorial mount. The first scope you link to was what I started with, would I start with this again - no!!! The scope itself is capable of giving good views of plenty of objects, I enjoyed the views but not the faffing about with the mount. Let me explain, an equatorial mount is designed so the mount points to the celestial pole, for us in the northern hemisphere that's the north pole. When an object is in view as it moves across the sky only the right ascension axes needs to be moved to keep the object in view. Sounds great - yes!!! The drawback is the optical tube rotates to get the object initially in view, the result is the eyepiece gets in positions where it is difficult/impossible to see through without rotating the tube in the rings. To me an equatorial mount is only needed for astro photography. As I say this is just my view, others may/will disagree. Good luck. -
I also took Flamstead P to be the large broken structure, the Virtual Moon Atlas appears to agree.
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Stu would it be useful to make the documents a sticky? If not they will eventually be buried deep in the forum.
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Great info Stu. As you say completing the Lunar 100 is quite a challenge, needing to get the libration right to coincide with a clear might. I've been working on it for a goodly time and seem to be bogged down with a completed count of 85.5, the half is made up from only managing Armstrong from No. 90, haven't managed Aldrin and Collins yet but will keep trying. Good luck to all of you with this interesting challenge.
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Will Hay - Amateur Astronomer (Telescopes!)
Astro Imp replied to Macavity's topic in History of Astronomy
Wonderful, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. -
Barnard 33: The Horsehead Nebula - At last !
Astro Imp replied to John's topic in Observing - Deep Sky
Well done John on capturing your quarry and for give us fellow SGLers so much pleasure reading of your success. The community here is very special, everyone is willing to help others and to celebrate each others achievements. Thanks again for a wonderful report. -
The inaugural StuPOD, winner announced!
Astro Imp replied to Stu's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
Well done Neil, it's always nice to have our efforts rewarded. -
The inaugural StuPOD, winner announced!
Astro Imp replied to Stu's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
A worthy winner Stu. -
Have a great day and try to remember some of it, the time just flies by. Good luck to you both.
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help First telescope. Meade LX90
Astro Imp replied to Jimmystargazer's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
Don't worry we've all made plenty. Don't look on them as errors but learning opportunities. Good luck and keep asking questions.- 71 replies
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The inaugural StuPOD, winner announced!
Astro Imp replied to Stu's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
Yes. she's a nice girl doesn't need to be involved. -
The inaugural StuPOD, winner announced!
Astro Imp replied to Stu's topic in Imaging - Smartphone / Tablets
Cracking images Tony, well done. -
That is outstanding Luc, thanks for posting.
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Oh no, not more cloud Seriously, congrats.
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Good luck mate, let us all know the outcome.
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Regarding stability of the supplied tripod, I never extended the legs as it seemed pretty obvious doing so would exacerbate the problem.