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Mark at Beaufort last won the day on May 5 2019
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I am solely a visual astronomer and currently use a StellaMira 125mm ED Doublet, Skywatcher 150P and a SvBony 90mm Frac. I also enjoy solar and use a PST + Double Stack.
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Mark at Beaufort started following M27 Outer Shells , David Lukehurst telescope equipment , IAS 2024 - Images and 6 others
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David Lukehurst telescope equipment
Mark at Beaufort replied to Lindsey Lukehurst's topic in Welcome
Hello Lindsay- I am very sorry to hear of David's death it must be very difficult for you. Because the forum is available to everyone I am bit worried that your email address is mentioned. Your email can be seen by everyone which includes some individuals who may not have your best interests at heart. It might be best if you allow members to contact you direct, via the forum, rather than by email. -
Fantastic photos Paul. You have really cracked it with the See star S50.
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Thanks for posting the items from the show Michael (Mr Spock) - it looks a very impressive show. Unfortunately I could not attend as I was away on holiday until late last night. The FLO stand looks very impressive with so many scopes plus equipment on display. Hopefully, it will be held again next year at the same venue.
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Sun in Whitelight 28th August 2024.
Mark at Beaufort replied to Steve Ward's topic in Imaging - Solar
Excellent photos Steve. Well done. I only managed to see the Sun today with my 10x42mm astro binos. -
Wonderful story Paul. As you say you should never give up. Anyway Paul well done on seeing Saturn.
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Lunar Occultations of Saturn
Mark at Beaufort replied to CentaurZ's topic in Celestial Events Heads Up
Thanks CentaurZ for the heads up. I set the alarm for 4am and I decided to use my SvBony 90mm frac with the 7-21mm zoom. Saturn was nicely placed at about 4.15am and I used the 7mm to get a closer view. I watched as Saturn got closer to the Moon and at 4.29am it vanished. The brightness of the Moon did not allow the individual Moons of Saturn to appear. -
Lunar Occultation of Saturn - 2024 AUG 21 - Europe
Mark at Beaufort replied to CentaurZ's topic in Observing - Lunar
Thanks CentaurZ for the heads up. I set the alarm for 4am and I decided to use my SvBony 90mm frac with the 7-21mm zoom. Saturn was nicely placed at about 4.15am and I used the 7mm to get a closer view. I watched as Saturn got closer to the Moon and at 4.29am it vanished. The brightness of the Moon did not allow the individual Moons of Saturn to appear. -
We have been lucky with the weather for the past few days which has enabled me to start with Solar and end the night with using my 5" refractor. Started with solar both with my SvBony 80mm frac and also my PST + Double Stack. Certainly with my 80mm frac the view of the sunspots has been incredible. The sunspots 3780 and 3784 have been incredible never mind the other spots with an overall total of over 240+. The night time has been clear and once the Moon has gone away I have been left with excellent clear skies. I used my 125mm StellaMira ED frac and decided to start with the Nova. Although I have seen it up to mag 12 on Sunday night I failed to detect it. Not to many objects on the first night but I saw M57, M27, M13, M101, M81 and M82. Last night I concentrated on Sagittarius and Scutum. Spent some time viewing M22 and also NGC6642. Then over to M11, M17, M20 and M8. Over to Pegasus to view M15 and then M31 together with M32 and M110 in Andromeda. Finally I ended the night with Saturn and was able to pick up some of the Moons although I could not make out and markings on the planet.
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Nova Vulpeculae 2024.
Mark at Beaufort replied to JeremyS's topic in Observing and Imaging Double and Variable Stars
I just looked at this Nova and it has got fainter from a few days ago. I would put it as mag 12. I was using my 6" Newt and my 13mm Ethos. -
Nova Vulpeculae 2024.
Mark at Beaufort replied to JeremyS's topic in Observing and Imaging Double and Variable Stars
I decided to try and view this Nova with my 90mm SvBony. I used John's recommendations and started with 9 and 12 Vulpec and used my 24mm StellaLyra 65 degree EP. It was easy to see the small asterism and there it was. I then switch to my SvBony 3-8mm zoom to get a better view and also to try and and make an estimate of its magnification. I believe it was slightly less than the 11.1 star and I would put it at around 11.3. -
First Saturn of the season with my 5.5 inch refractor
Mark at Beaufort replied to jonathancd's topic in Imaging - Planetary
Excellent image of Saturn. I am glad that you were able to stay up until 3am. -
I am certainly interested. I believe it is an excellent photo of M27 - very well done.
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Yes it was an enjoyable show. It was good to meet up with John although I missed seeing Kev100 and Zermelo. I had a chat with Grant and the others from FLO. I made the decision to stay in Sidmouth from Thursday so I walked to the show.
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I just booked my tickets for the show. it will be nice to see as many members as possible. I have met John and Stu before and it will be good to meet up again. It will be good to meet up with kev100 and Zermelo and to make things easier I will be wearing my SGL tee shirt. look forward to a good show .
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I missed the original thread - some wonderful refractors. My 6" Meade which I sold some years ago - I have a photo but to be honest its put to shame when I compare these wonderful refractors.