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BeanerSA

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  1. BeanerSA
    Yup, that's them. I'm always stunned by Omega Centauri, because it is a naked eye object. I can see it without the aid of binoculars or telescope. Let me know how you go with your hilltop observation attempt!!
  2. BeanerSA
    I would recommend a southern declination. We have the 2 best globs ;-)
  3. BeanerSA
    One of my favourite objects. Nice capture!
  4. BeanerSA
    The only magazine I buy is Astronomy, not to be confused with Astronomy Now.
  5. BeanerSA
    Any "Go-To" telescope, or Go-To mount will do that. The "push-to" scopes, will allow you to aim at something, and it will tell you what is in the view.
  6. BeanerSA
    Anytime it's up, regardless of it's illumination, it affects seeing. Hunting for faint fuzzies is best done around new moon. Filters don't really help.
  7. BeanerSA
    The PCF WPII's are fairly 'bottom end' of the Pentax range. That said, I own a pair and am happy with them for the price. Coma is pretty bad for about the outer 40% of the view. I like them because they sit nicely in my hands, and the locking focus means I grab them and they are ready to go. HTH
  8. BeanerSA
    Mobile Observatory is the app I use the most.
  9. BeanerSA
    What Can I Expect To See Astro-Baby's guide to collimation DO NOT buy the eyepiece kit. Stick with the supplied eyepieces for a while, and then buy just a few select eyepieces.
  10. BeanerSA
    Membership to the local astro club. Access to their dark sky site (and toilet) is well worth it.
  11. BeanerSA
    I don't think you saw Saturn. Mars is currently 10.1" apparent diameter, and Saturn is 17.0" (39" if you include the rings). Also it definitely looks like the other planets to the naked eye. Meh, I could be wrong.
  12. BeanerSA
    I had my best views of Jupiter last night too! That GRS was so big. And red!
  13. BeanerSA
    Aha. It says it's a beta for the yet to be released Star Adventurer Mini. It won't work with your current mount.
  14. BeanerSA
    Do you have a link to this app?
  15. BeanerSA
    Not sure if serious.......
  16. BeanerSA
    Have you tried running it off the mains?
  17. BeanerSA
    How are you powering the mount?
  18. BeanerSA
    My youngest son. When he was 12 years old he asked for a telescope. I knew nothing about astronomy, which is a bit embarrassing as I have always been interested in science/engineering. I knew he would look to me to guide him, and I needed to get up to speed fast. It's been a wonderful journey so far.
  19. BeanerSA
    Lens flare
  20. BeanerSA
    Beautiful.
  21. BeanerSA
    Yep, that's a cracker. I call that "my home turf".
  22. BeanerSA
    Cool! If you found Jupiter, then Saturn shouldn't cause you too many problems.
  23. BeanerSA
    One of my favourite DSO's. A great couple of shots. I love the widefield.
  24. BeanerSA
    If this is only for visual observing, near is enough is going to be good enough,
  25. BeanerSA
    Good skies, persistence, and dark adaptation are all crucial. I've seen all the things you want to see with a 6" dob. So it's all possible.
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