Paul73

So I need both?

I was worried that it would be a case of striking a Quality vs FOV balance.

Paul

Interesting John. If it was a choice between Delos and Ethos, it would be Ethos all the way. But is the APM a match for the Delos quality wise? I’d rather sacrifice a bit of fov for better quality.

Paul

Hi Guys

I’m looking to fill the midrange hole in my eyepiece lineup. Something in the 13 to 15mm range would fit the bill. It will be used primarily in my f4 16” Dob to bring out the detail in galaxies. I’m a big fan of the Delos range having used them happily without the need for a Paracorr. But I’m wavering.... these APM wide wide eyepieces seem to get some good press...

My other eyepieces are an ES 82° 24mm (with a Paracorr)and an 8mm Delos (not with a Paracorr). I have a set of TV Plossls but they are way to narrow for this scope. I don’t want to be fiddling around with Paracorr settings when changing eyepieces. 

So APM 13mm 100° or Delos 14mm 72°?

Thoughts?

Paul

4 children at home attempting school work AND working!

You must be an expert juggler. 

My 3 are driving me up the wall 😁

Sounds like an enjoyable session.

I must go back to the H400 list. I started on it a couple of years ago but kind of lost my way. Loads of new and varied targets. 
Thanks for the reminder.

Paul

Sounds like a most enjoyable evening. NGC3079 is a new one for me. Hopefully I can give it a go this evening.

Paul

I used one in a 250 Dob and found the views good but a little washed out. However, the 24mm 82° was absolutely bang on the money. You don’t loose much FOV but you do gain in contrast. I was happy with the 30mm but found that the 24mm got a lot more use.

Hope that this helps.

Paul

That is a new one on me. I’ll have to give it a go next time out. I’ve just been playing in the same area but headed North from M44 to Iota Cancri; a really nice wide blue/yellow double. 

Paul

6 hours ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Great report Mark, you’ve given me some ideas for tonight to have a go at, just hope the transparency is better than last night, I really struggled with an a larger light pollution dome than usual, as the light scattered towards the zenith 😢😢

Not great transparency here either.

Nice to see that Mark had better luck.

Paul

2 hours ago, Waddensky said:

You're welcome! This table on Wolfgang Steinicke's website lists some other interesting statistics for both the NGC and IC catalogues.

Now there is a man with attention to detail!!

What a through piece of work. Sadly most of it is lost on me, but part of me is comforted that someone has sorted through all of the inaccuracies and brought some order to things.😁

Paul

No luck here.

Definitely one to try next time I find myself under some properly dark sky.

Paul

I’ll be out there with my 10x50’s and high expectations this evening!

Paul
 

So not beyond the realm of possibility. I’ll have to give it a try.

Paul

This evening I sat down with a cold beer and my monthly copy of the excellent Astronomy Now magazine. I was surprised to see M1 (Crab nebula) listed as a binocular (10x50) object. Granted, they did say that it could be a challenge, but has anyone seen M1 with a humble pair of bins?

If I were a beginner with a pair of binoculars I could become quickly disheartened on failing to find targets listed in the observing section as visible with my bins. Maybe expectations could be managed a little better?

Paul

Nice report Mark.

Leo is certainly a rich hunting ground for those of us who appreciate galaxy clusters. 
Paul

1 hour ago, Geoff Barnes said:

Interesting article at https://www.spaceweather.com/ today, showing its position.

Well below the horizon here, hoping it will become visible here in May as it nears the sun and its brightness intensifies.

The article is suggesting that this comet might become a bright naked eye object over the next few months..... Has anybody seen anything else reputable backing this view??

Paul

Great haul John!

I’ve just come in from a cracking session centred around the chain. Too many galaxies making navigation a welcome challenge. 

NGC4710 was a Virgo highlight. Total accident, stumbling on this little sliver of a galaxy.

Then a quick tour of the Coma showpieces of m53, m64 and NGC4565; followed by m81/82 and comet c/2019 Y4 which was a first for me.

Paul

Nice and bright greenish glow here. Glad to have spotted it.

Being close to a nice little triangle of bright stars certainly helped with the location.

Paul

Another vote for the BST Starguiders. I used them happily in my 10” f4.7 Dob.

Then the £££ Televue bug hit.....

Paul

Good luck and clear sky to all those attending. 
Hoping to join you all next year under that lovely dark sky.

Paul

1 hour ago, Ships and Stars said:

I'd love to visit Namibia. That's been on my list for a few years now. Did you take binoculars or did your lodgings have a scope?

Toyota Land Cruisers (especially old ones and any of the 70 series) are my other weak spot besides astronomy, so I'd imagine there are a few kicking about there.

I only had my 10x50’s, but had fun with those. We had a Land Cruiser with tents on top. 😁. Drives like a tractor, but will keep going through anything!
Great trip.
Paul

6 more hours!!!! 
Awesome image as it is!

Thanks for posting.

Paul

Mr O’M has better eyes than me. 

Mag 6 is doable with dark sky and ok eyes. I was under darkest sky in Namibia a couple of weeks ago. 😳😮😮What a difference! Still not mag 7 with my eyes.
Paul

That is a fine looking trio.

l’m rebuilding my eyepiece collection after  some financial excitement decimated my old Green & Black case. Have been wondering about going the APM route.....

Looking forward to the observing reports.

Paul

Expectations surly managed. I’ll give it a go tonight (cloud permitting).

Paul