LukeSkywatcher

I still have a full head of thick luscious auburn hair. I don't need a hat.

Totally clouded out yet again.

I now consider myself as an astro gear collector. Due to health and weather issues, I can't remember my last observing session. 

It must be 3 yrs.

Astronomy is a no no for me for the last couple of yrs due to Carpal Tunnel Syndronme. I have very little feeling or strength in my hands. I don't want to drop expensive astro gear.

The weather doesn't help.

Stunning work.

I've been watching a live feed from San Antonio Tx. The ring of fire was amazing.

First time I saw Saturn, I felt like someone stuck a picture to my telescope lens.

I never play mind games with our Dog. She will always win.

On 14/09/2023 at 22:14, niallk said:

It was reported on the news over here - meteorite strike on a popular beach!

Turns out some lads just dug a hole the previous day 😂

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.ie/news/11336815/meteor-crash-site-blunder-dublin-beach-report-mystery-solved/amp/

Is that what that was about. It was all over RTE news.

FLO, the best astro retailer I've found, SGL, the best online astro community I've found.

Perfect match.

Olly will probably kill me for using so many comma.

Honestly, with the way global weather patterns are going...I personally think visual astronomy and Astro Photography are in the same boat. 

I honestly haven't seen a star in about 3 months.

17 hours ago, Astroscot2 said:

DSOs are a bit further away......

This is true.

17 hours ago, Astroscot2 said:

Very selective, tell us why?

I don't know of any others.

I only watch Astrobiscuit.

Apparently here in Ireland we have had a months rain in the last 48 hrs. Yes, it's rains a lot here, but a months worth is ridiculous.

Wouldn't longitude/latitude be an issue with stacking. I saw 2 side by side images of the Moon, taken from a distance of 900 miles apart. While the rotation was slight, it was still noticeable.

It might be different for DSOs.

1 minute ago, bomberbaz said:

If you read my Heritage 130p mod thread there is a better focuser mod than ptfe tape. It simply involved 2 small pieces of loop velcro tape and gives a far better & more permanent mod to stiffen up the focuser. 

The focuser on the SWH 130P is its only fault. I found a couple of layers of electrical tape a great fix. It will probably need replacing often, so I may try the sticky velcro loop. 

4 hours ago, AstroNebulee said:

Indeed as you say about the heritage 130 or 150 scopes. 

As Steve @bomberbaz here shows as he's mounted his heritage 130 on an AzGti mount and made a fine job of it. I know Steve's set up is for imaging but easily the same for visual. So a heritage 150 too is a nice scope for the AzGti. The AzGti can put up a lot with weight as long as its balanced well in az or via a counterweight. 

Lee 

You can't go far wrong with Skywatcher Heritage 130P. It's still probably my favourite scope.

10 minutes ago, malc-c said:

I guess the moral of this story is you should always carry a spare G-String with you 😁

The wife has plenty. 

LMAO.

I love Bunny.

A heads up to fans of Astrobiscuit. Rory is posting a new video on his YouTube  channel in the next day or so. Head over to get notified when it goes out. 

Should be a good one.

Not astro related, but a letter from my Prize Bonds saying I won another €50. That's € 200 that I have won in a month.

5 minutes ago, Stu said:

It does rather, but it’s her favourite and fortunately is one of the few toys she can’t destroy in 5 minutes flat!

I thought it was a Turnip too. Mine and Lorna's least desirable veg. We both detest it.

I'd rather spend time with Molly, but she tucks herself into bed at 10pm religiously. 

She's will be 7 yrs old on 10th June.

Welcome back Barkis.

Life and health does have a way of getting in the way.