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I'm not seeing anything strange.
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Sumerian. I think that's what they are called. A large Dod in its own "suitcase".
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Stop blinking.
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I still have a full head of thick luscious auburn hair. I don't need a hat.
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Totally clouded out yet again.
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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.
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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.
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Stunning work.
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I've been watching a live feed from San Antonio Tx. The ring of fire was amazing.
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First time I saw Saturn, I felt like someone stuck a picture to my telescope lens.
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I never play mind games with our Dog. She will always win.
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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 😂
Is that what that was about. It was all over RTE news.
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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.
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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.
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17 hours ago, Astroscot2 said:
DSOs are a bit further away......
This is true.
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17 hours ago, Astroscot2 said:
Very selective, tell us why?
I don't know of any others.
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I only watch Astrobiscuit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I love Bunny.
anyone know make or model
in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
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I'm no expert either, but I immediately said to myself "That's a Vixen".