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Hope to join you all later for this (if work permits it....) Hope everyone is doing well
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All the best to FLO, IKI and all involved with this project. Looking forward to following it. I have had experience using remote telescopes with @Helen primarily through Faulkes and SALSA. They are a great resource for everyone involved. As for science imaging. Would you consider opening the observatory up to 'Targets of Opportunity' (i.e. GRB, SN, X-ray systems in outburst etc) to contribute to the data collection of those systems?
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An extension to @Helen's comment, welcome from Newport . Helen I think a star party in our area is over due I need to get out more often lol
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Very sad news, but completely understand. Thank you to everyone who put so much into organising this. It has always been great to attend and I will very much be looking forward to the next Hope everyone has a good weekend and can get the equipment out for a little bit
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@wormix I will be arriving on the Thursday as well. Look forward to meeting you :)
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Old picture time....I'm sure my parents and brother won't mind me sharing this.......... I was in Dartmouth for the day, it is one of my childhood memories, although I do remember the British weather getting in the way and us only being able to see little bits of the eclipse when the clouds thinned a bit.
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@Helen That looks great, we will definately need the try that out......maybe a cheeky meetup before hand to 'hone our skills'
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I have some experience of Radio Astronomy from my Uni days, would be very interested if you're doing a talk on it I would love to try it out again one day
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Booked Thursday - Sunday. If SGL/FLO or anyone needs a hand during those days please give me a shout .
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From the album: Imaging Challenge #17 - Through the Eyepiece
Image taken with my Galaxy S6. 1/24s EXP at ISO400 -
Amazing image
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This morning I took delivery of this lovely little camera. Paired with one of the new Lynx Astro finder - T adapters I am turning my rarely used 9x50 finder into a guide scope. This is the first step in my movement towards a photography set up. I look forward to playing around with this and PHD2, fingers crossed I will be able to post something into the EQ3-2 challenge thread before too long. Many thanks to FLO for a very prompt service, having ordered only yesterday morning.
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NEW! Sky-Watcher EvoGuide 50mm ED GuideScope
SimonS replied to FLO's topic in Sponsor Announcements and Offers
That is very eye catching, I really like it. I have been looking at getting a guiding bundle to pair with my ED80. Have been looking at the Mini Guide Scope Bundle (https://www.firstlightoptics.com/guide-cameras/mini-guide-scope-bundle.html) but I am now torn between that and this new 50ED one. Which would you suggest would be the better option? and what is the weight difference of the 2 guide scopes? Thanks in advance -
Very jealous!
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My set up from the SGL camp this year. Managed to get some very nice views while there, next step is to invest in a new camera and start experimenting with Astrophotography
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I don't see why you can't have 2 cars, but I have read in the forums that Lucksall now have a barrier with number plate recognition, so you would have to let reception know about the second car etc so they can get in
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Sadly due to work, I don't think I will be getting there until about 4.30 - 5 on Friday depending on traffic. looking forward to the curry and quiz
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I will bake some form of tray bake or biscuits....
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Second to Grant, the pitches are a good size. Last year I was able to fit 2 tents (a 4 and a 3 berth) on a single pitch with plenty of room to spare for telescopes and my car on the grass in front.
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Same pitch as last year looking forward to seeing you all again.
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Not too late to book at all (unless of course for other reasons). I booked about this time last year and had a great time
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All booked for the 13th and 14th. Enjoyed meeting everyone last year, despite the dull weather. See you there. Simon