Pete Presland

January 12, 2020

Nicely captured, good to see it blazing away every evening at sunset.

It has become very prominent in the evening sky now, climbing very quickly over the last couple of weeks. Its almost above some nearby conifers and will in range very soon. Looking forward to using the UV filter again!

January 12, 2020

Most of the equipment i have sold has been to fund upgrades, so i have had very regrets about selling equipment. It is also a nice thought that it is going to another astronomer who is also going to get hours of pleasure from it.

January 12, 2020

A beautiful set of images, good to see some new cycle activity.

January 11, 2020

On 10/01/2020 at 16:39, paulastro said:

Thanks Pete, you are very kind.

The forecast doesn't look any better for the coming week. Not managed a single proper session yet, with the weather and family commitments.

January 10, 2020

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire

January 10, 2020

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire

January 9, 2020

Very nice, some decent detail visible there

January 9, 2020

Very nice set of images to start the year.

January 9, 2020

Very effective, looks very nice.

January 9, 2020

Pretty good end result, considering the conditions.

January 9, 2020

A fine capture Avani, any detail captured on Uranus is fine achievement. I have ever once manged the Polar region.

January 9, 2020

Beautifully detailed images

Member Equipment Reviews · January 9, 2020

Just now, Sunshine said:

Do you keep it stored in the deep freezer? lol

I had a very early morning session. Once it got light i went in for breakfast, came back and things had got a little cool!

Member Equipment Reviews · January 9, 2020

Cant add much to the discussion about whether it uses its full aperture or not.

I really enjoyed using my MAK180 for several years, my best ever Mars image was captured with it. Mine did suffer with some annoying mirror slop though.

I did get a dew shield eventually 😀 it was a very capable scope on the planets.

January 8, 2020