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  1. I wonder if there is something wrong with me that I want to keep electronics out of my astronomy?

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    2. Space Dragon

      Space Dragon

      I feel the same, we spend too much time as it is faffing with tech.

    3. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      I wonder if that's why? I'm a software developer, so the last thing I want to do is fiddle with computers at home...

    4. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      Yep, I'm tech free now and my asto life is much easier...

  2. I saw the Beehive cluster with my eyes-only at the weekend! That's a new one for me.

    1. cotterless45

      cotterless45

      Looks nicer than the

      Pleiades in the scope !

  3. Since Feb - 78 Messier, 14 Caldwell. Not a bad start.

    1. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      That's pretty good actually considering the rubbish cloudy weather.

  4. 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.

  5. Why can't clear nights and me being at home coincide? I've not been out in over a month.

    1. Stargazer 2013

      Stargazer 2013

      Same here,Had my new scope for around 12 days and only had 20 mins of viewing time

  6. Darn it, a clear night and I had friends visiting. The 250px still awaits a first proper outing.

  7. New scope arrived! :) Box looks a bit battered :s

    1. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      Good luck assembling :)

  8. Ordered 250px Dob at the weekend.

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    2. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      Yup. Being able to resolve M13 properly is one of the drivers!

    3. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      Glad you got one and good luck with it. :) Resolve it you will :D clusters take on a whole new dimension, even under LP skies.

    4. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      Oh, very nice! That's hopefully my next scope ...probably next month.

  9. I wondered why my 8mm was dim, but good on M57. Eventually I realised; neb. filter still on.

    1. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      LOL...twice before I couldn't see anything then realized the scope cap was still on...

  10. Gah! Unexpect windfall prompts aperture fever! It's a good complaint.

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    2. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      I'm thinking solid over flex - solid would fit across the back of my car still. But which one? SW? GSO? OO(!)?

    3. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      For me that was easy as SW are the only ones to do the flex, otherwise a hard call, the skyquest 10 has an RDF already ( minor point) . Overall I found it a hard call IMO, you have time to ponder :)

    4. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      Unless you go for one of the more expensive orion optics ones, better optics, more expensive.

  11. Nearly didn't go out last night; glad I did, the moon was wonderful

    1. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      The same, almost didn't then did. Very good conditions here in Bristol for the moon too.

  12. I'm starting to worry my 130p will look inadequate at Astrocamp...

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    2. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      Im not bringing any equipment..

    3. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      'Cos of the weather forecast?

    4. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      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.

  13. Nova Del 2013 - Check! Naked eye visible in Reading, when you know where!

    1. RT65CB-SWL

      RT65CB-SWL

      Let's hope Reading BC & Wokingham DC do something about streetlighting NOW not later!

    2. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      Wouldn't think there's much chance of that :/ People like light too much.

  14. Clear sky at dusk, "Nova" I thought. "Nope" said the clouds...

  15. 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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    2. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      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...

    3. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      .. for 50 or 60 quid, whatever it was. I've never had any luck on ebay :( expect when I press the BUY IT NOW button :D

    4. Naemeth

      Naemeth

      £60. Cost £7.90 in bus fares to get there and back :).

  16. I'm going to Astrocamp!

    1. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      see ya then :)

    2. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      :) It'd be good to put faces to names ... or handles, at least!

  17. Yay! UHC filter has arrived. Looking through it in daylight is trippy.

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    2. Pig

      Pig

      LOL you may get to use it tonight

    3. AlexB67

      AlexB67

      I'd be interested to hear a little report what it brings in your scope, seeing we got pretty much the same equipment :)

    4. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      Will do, if I get a chance to take it out - real life is taking up a little time at the moment, and it was a bit hazy last night anyway.

  18. Had a look at Venus after sunset. A bit .. unimpressive. I might have been spoiled by Jupiter and Saturn

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    2. Amra

      Amra

      The flaming volcanos are there! Only they are hidden beneath a thick layer of opaque clouds made of sulfuric acid. :(

    3. nephilim

      nephilim

      And the Deathstars are hidden inside the volcanoes & doubly protected with a cloaking device. :0)

    4. AndyWB
  19. I've decided to call last night "Night of the Teapot". First good look at Sagittarius.

  20. Right, log book up to date!

  21. Saw M52 and Cat's Eye Nebula tonight!

  22. I've just learnt about the Ursa Major Moving Group!

  23. Panstarrs - check!

  24. Still recovering from Collimation Panic

    1. T-J

      T-J

      What happened? Remember the famous words from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy: "Don't Panic" ;) Anyway. it seems like you managed to solve the situation, so glad you did. =) By the way Happy Easter!

    2. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      Oh, just saw the comment - well, I still have a tilt/rotate error, but it doesn't seem to affect the views...

  25. Good forecast for tonight.

    1. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      In Berks., UK, on 25th March, at least.

    2. long_arms

      long_arms

      Looking pretty unlikely now :(

      From across the border in Hampshire

    3. AndyWB

      AndyWB

      Aye, it was rubbish here in the end too. Met Office were wrong!

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