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mwalke36
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Is this Ursa Major (Great Bear)?
mwalke36 replied to Emperork's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
How can you see so many stars in your garden when I can count them all using both hands in my garden??? Where are you located in london? Here's hoping for a clear sky and a power cut for a few hours:cool: Cool picture. thanks Mark -
Hi Steve, after reading the letter properly it states that I will receive the Jan 2010 issue. Below this in bold 'Titles are published during the month PRIOR to the date shown on the cover'. I assume this means I should receive the January issue this month??? Mark
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Steve I ordered 3 weeks ago and just received a letter telling me that my 1st issue will be delivered in january. mark
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Just come across this website and from what I've seen, it seems pretty cool. I hope some of you find it of use. SKY-MAP.ORG Mark
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Educational new channel on Youtube: Sirius Stargazing
mwalke36 replied to Sky Beast's topic in Primers and Tutorials
This is an excellent resource for a beginner like me. Thanks:headbang: -
Thanks everyone. I'll look into this tomorrow. Mark
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Hi, can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a subscription of Sky at Night magazine? I have looked at the BBC magazine website, but was wondering if anyone new of any other sites that have subscription offers. thanks Mark
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How can I tell if I have a Crayford focuser?
mwalke36 replied to mwalke36's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Thanks Ian. It has the smooth surface as you described. It doesnt mean a lot to me at the moment, but I thought Id check as I was told that it came with it. Here's hoping for some clear skies. -
Any heard of a company called Astronomia?
mwalke36 replied to mwalke36's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
Thanks to all that replied. I've just gone for the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130. At £116 delivered for my 1st scope I cant complain. I would have loved to have spent more, but its a recession after all:). Heres hoping for lots of clear skies. Mark -
Any heard of a company called Astronomia?
mwalke36 replied to mwalke36's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
Definately Astronomia. https://www.astronomia.co.uk/astro/index.aspx -
Whats an Explorer 130PM worth second hand
mwalke36 replied to mwalke36's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Thanks everyone. I offered the guy on Ebay £110, but he said he would rather let the auction run. Oh well, at least I know how much to go up to. Worst comes to the worst I'll have to break the bank and go for the Explorer 150P. thanks again. Mark:icon_salut: -
Hi Mike, my father in laws scope is an old Tasco refractor of which I think may be on a par of the Lidl scope if that. I live on the outskirts of London, so light polution is not bad, but it is a problem. I was hoping not to spend any more than £200 as mainly my wife will kill me. Will the 130P and 150 be that much better than the Explorer 130 and Skyhawk 1145PM? If so I could just order one and tell my wife over dinner later. Thanks Mark