wookie1965

NGC 457 "ET cluster or Owl cluster" a favourite of mine

If this Virus blows over going to try for October good to see you there.

Great Nick I to have a list for Leo although in my case I had cloud, Back still bad but I am moving better. Hopefully tomorrow night I can get out forecast is clear and I am going to use the Tal lighter than the 5".

Going try find that other comet I think is in Cassiopeia when I can get out I believe it is brightening.

Wow what a haul I am not jealous not jealous at all, Leo trio not seen from home M51 not seen from home and many more fainter ones never going to see from home, encourages me to find a dark site and try for them. Great report thanks for sharing and the inspiration. Paul

Thank you to everyone that turned up Duncan, Peter, Steve who I didn`t get to meet next time maybe and Nick, lets hope when this Virus has gone we can have another one and build on this maybe get 10 next time. Really is a cracking site to observe better than home in light polluted skies went to my back door last night I could just make out Leo, the head had 3 stars from Shallow grange it was unmistakable, Orion nebula by eye so its worth the effort to get here. Thank you for coming to the first party I have started with help from Nick here`s to the future.

It was a great pleasure to meet you Duncan I just wish I could of stayed and if we had a good night you could of seen what a achromatic can do, I think you would of enjoyed the views. Hopefully get this virus thing sorted we can make arrangements for another meet.

I used to have a beard but with having sleep apnea diagnosed 6 years ago maybe longer I have to shave so the mask doesn`t leak.

It was a pleasure to meet Duncan and Peter and my friend Nick I am really disappointed I had to come home early really wanted to have a great weekend of chat laughs and brilliant views it was not to be unfortunately. Paul

Had to come home early tweaked my back slipping off a step, and the double airbed has a leak I wasnt prepared pay another £80 for one. Got in at 9 am just having toast and a drink the empty some of the car.

Please send my regards to your significant other I hope she feels better as soon as, Yes I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

Heard back from the camp they are quite happy for us to attend and there are 7 of us that`s a great little group. See you all Friday and the weather up to now is looking favourable.

Due to the press conference today I have emailed the camp to confirm we are still welcome I will report back when I have a answer. Please let me know if you have decided not to attend.

I have a list of carbon stars.

Some great targets there Nick I will have to write them down.Clear here 7.30pm got tripod out levelled it went in the house get the mount come out clouds rolling in very frustrating.

I believe there are only 8/10 coming I will be there with my wife I cannot see anyone passing anything on if they have not been in contact with anyone and are not showing any signs. If worse comes to worse we can stay in our own tents and shout to each other😃

I am bringing EQ5 a Tal 100rs and the Meade 127mm refractor which has got a Skywatcher dual speed focuser on. Ohh and a pair of binoculars 10x42s I would like a look through the 120 if we get a chance please.

We are going to try to incorporate workshop for mount / scope matters , including collimation and polar alignment. Masterclass in the night sky and visual observing. Guided tours and practical assistance . How to goto , what they don't tell you ! Open forum and discussion If we can depending on weather.

I would cut 10mm off that bolt then try it again if it still catches but is very close cut another 5mm then that should fit. Saves money takes a couple of minutes.

Just acquired this second hand looking forward to trying it out.

Very nice I've got a Berghaus air 6 really easy to put up 6000 HH

Mine measures 48cm around the objective on its dew shield.

I was going to make one with a ladder of resistors like this (half way down the page) http://www.deepskywatch.com/Articles/newtonian-dew-heater.html This page is the one I was going to use just need to know how many resistors please. http://www.dewbuster.com/heaters-330ohm-resistors.html

I have got one of those dimmer switches and 330ohm resistors, but could someone tell me how many I need for a 5" refractor, so its not too hot but on the other hand not hot enough please. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knob-Manual-Dimmer-Switch-Controll-For-Single-Color-LED-Strip-Light-12V-8A/254300347306?hash=item3b357b5baa:g:MdAAAOSwyuZdLu53 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Quality-0-25W-Resistors-100-330-470-1K-4-7K-10K-100K-OHM-UK-STOCK-New/200933857810?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2ec8975a12:m:mrrJnHm6SO-pxWmWluZ4Gmw&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qVR1yWd%2FHVCGRyyhGygCeFoSgEtHhbVWlam%2FdgiZXrVS1H7WRjnMh7BL%2BzsWCIYFKwcwug61HkYqkSfjXoMkDkssR3Hem7VFar4VuyLm4lu7%2FS8Wl5Jz68Z%2BPEKz5nGy7Q%2BMyrFzsXxPiGTjy3jKO9o6APjzgxc56JyajfROCeWjfSrj7v9uuR2VIhzLLBc3TBtvYE%2Ft4DxqD00kgfM6xJaQfRtBmAwc9J14he1Dh%2FcC%2Fonv8KRVfOf8VEWKmQMKdCcQ7zPoH%2Fsb3w%2By%2FzOohVbDXPmovsHWM3McCs0E9bAv70jibBfZtgNh93II4QmgJiD89i4EpOaRnYbe96HLvIxd1XF0ioO4Gb2B4PA%2B1Mvun8odCU5u%2FGu5z9m9zSPR3YIebc93CoDHTbmSEvGoAoH3GzUT48PB2UN%2B7YXqpHdiZLDQKdy4ZWR3CidEwLdUumoMlYiDEZspP9pKnjg5xZfJzw0EFh%2FVU29hIeX6HehovztfpOvgSIbiqG1aSS38wMEPzoTIc0hp%2BqpogbVWnvTYOuxSlPr%2FDfHfaNYrXiNLhjaP5hww6GeicqnN7zD3jmR5MiyxFiwpbyryoaXCeNMAylrQ%2FXm6ArcfybW5%2FShp0hAZzHzjl%2FjPkTOvYYJcNxlrIQkDkqGher6TBxMxAmuIQQgiEDJPbo0rXZTEIV75chHCdbfLhlahwFAVdVtfrwkMZenBGMoTkCHEKDycJgBbhq6DZKT1K4PzTPIUx2kKQ%3D%3D&checksum=2009338578101818370e67694fa7a5bad9df0c21053f

Me and you both as long as its dry we can still have a good time, just one clear night would be good though.