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  1. Moonshane

    I am all Lovejoyed up having seen this comet for the first time this morning. Missed Ison but maybe another time or hopefully after the sun visit.

  2. Moonshane

    I have reverse aperture fever. I have a 16" f4 dob and bought a 12" f4 dob and have now bought a 4.5" f4.3 newtonian and am loving it. I still have the others but the little guy is so dinky.

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    2. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      £23...that's brilliant!! Ok, I'm outta here... :)

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      LOL. I can see the benefits of fracs and why people like them, I just prefer newts and see no reason to change my view. I am easily confused and the left right reversal of fracs drives me mad.

    4. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      I swap my eyes...this works for me :)

  3. Moonshane
    I don't profess to be either an expert or an expert speaker but was asked to do a couple of talks at the Peak Star Party recently. I have attached below my written handout notes for each session in the hope they will help the odd person with how to find objects in the sky and also how to ensure you get the best views when you do find them. These notes are based on my own experience and also information gleaned from many sources since I started observing; thanks to anyone who recognises their work or comments. If one person finds them useful then I'll be delighted and it's been worth the minor effort uploading them. They have been put into a couple of other threads but I felt they were somewhat hidden and might be more easily located here. Cheers Shane Locating Objects in the Night Sky.pdf Collimation of Newtonian Telescopes-1.pdf This post has been promoted to an article
  4. Moonshane

    Finally managed to detect M74 last night. It's tricky from home but found it!

    1. Qualia

      Qualia

      Nice one, Shane. I managed it a few weeks back but no more than a smudge. No detail as such.

    2. emadmoussa

      emadmoussa

      Good stuff. What was your scope?

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      cheers guys :0)

      It was with my 12" f4 dob. hoping it will be pretty nice from a dark site with the 16"

  5. Moonshane

    Well, my new scope is ready and I'm hoping for some clear skies!

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    2. estwing

      estwing

      clear skies mate...can't wait for the first light report.

    3. nightfisher

      nightfisher

      what new scope?

    4. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      Don't worry Jules, it's not a frac! Believe it or not, another dob

  6. Moonshane

    Made a dob base for my 12" f4 yesterday. Just need to fit the bearing surfaces and the finish and I can finally use the thing!

    1. estwing

      estwing

      nice one shane,clear skies mate

    2. Qualia

      Qualia

      If it matches anything else that is conjured from the Moonshane laboratory, it is going to be amazing...

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      Fitted all bearings and a couple of coats of black stain. Just adding the clear top coats (x3) and it will be usable at last.

  7. Moonshane

    Gut still aching from Thursday's hernia op but on the mend. Good for long term picking up of the 16"!

    1. M00NMonkey

      M00NMonkey

      Good to hear you're on the mend! when you're fully recovered, these pesky clouds might have dispersed!!

    2. garethmob

      garethmob

      get better soon shane! the sky can wait, go out slowly with bins while your getting better! :)

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      cheers guys. here's hoping things settle down soon, my brother in law is bringing his scope later this week (or maybe moving one of mine for me) I think if the weather looks any good for the asteroid pass.

  8. Moonshane

    Peak Star Party tonight!! (and the weather actually looks like it might play fair).

    1. crashtestdummy

      crashtestdummy

      Im about 25 miles north and its not looking good for you,sorry.

    2. Qualia

      Qualia

      If you guys from the Peak Party are reading this I did a little asking and found tha the best clear skies for your guys will be around 4am this 'evening', that is Saturday early. Should be great to catch some of those winter joys. Hope you all have a great time.

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      Well Rob

      you were absolutely spot on mate. best skies certainly (Friday) Saturday 2-6am with the best at around 4am

  9. Moonshane

    Peak Star Party tomorrow!

    1. nightfisher

      nightfisher

      Too right! im so keen to get there

    2. Qualia

      Qualia

      jammy gets. Here it's been strorms and rain for the past week and it won't let up till after the weekend. Anyway, usually around winter things calm down again.

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      I am sorry to say Rob, I am struggling to feel sorry for you :0)

  10. Moonshane

    She's got her hand on your Pilchards.....

    1. rory

      rory

      classic !

    2. Qualia

      Qualia

      I don't get this one :-(

    3. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      you'd have to watch the clip Rob. unfortunately, I cannot find a link

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