AndyWB
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I saw the Beehive cluster with my eyes-only at the weekend! That's a new one for me.
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Since Feb - 78 Messier, 14 Caldwell. Not a bad start.
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Last night I finally fitted the Rigel, and got my finderscope to align through the judicious use of gaffer tape as a shim on the shoe.
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Why can't clear nights and me being at home coincide? I've not been out in over a month.
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Darn it, a clear night and I had friends visiting. The 250px still awaits a first proper outing.
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Ordered 250px Dob at the weekend.
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I wondered why my 8mm was dim, but good on M57. Eventually I realised; neb. filter still on.
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Gah! Unexpect windfall prompts aperture fever! It's a good complaint.
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Nearly didn't go out last night; glad I did, the moon was wonderful
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I'm starting to worry my 130p will look inadequate at Astrocamp...
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Well, long story...I bought a giro mount then when it arrived it was faulty and it's been returned and currently awaiting a replacement ffrom Explore Scientific. My NEQ6 is on a pillar, which I can't use in the field. And most importantly the weather forecast is not promising - so even if I manage to secure a tripod for the EQ6, I don't see why bother really.
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Nova Del 2013 - Check! Naked eye visible in Reading, when you know where!
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I continue to love my Heritage 130. I know it's not a 250 - but it still offers some satisfying views.
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I expect also some people new to the hobby perhaps see the Heritage as a halfway house between a toy scope and a proper scope, because it is so small and compact. After all, it is actually less than 1 inch smaller compared in aperture compared to much bigger looking 6 inch sky-watcher DOB. I am glad I got this scope, it ain't no toy :D As bang for buck goes, I would think it must be hard to beat as an all-rounder, unless you are a lucky git like Jonathan and managed to get that 6 inch f...
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I'm going to Astrocamp!
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Yay! UHC filter has arrived. Looking through it in daylight is trippy.
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Had a look at Venus after sunset. A bit .. unimpressive. I might have been spoiled by Jupiter and Saturn
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Still recovering from Collimation Panic
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Good forecast for tonight.