Sunshine

Mars is on the menu for tonight, can’t wait to have a looksee.

The clicky dance reveals so much detail!

Great image!

Welcome to SGL!

5 hours ago, Alien 13 said:

I would be up for a dip into outer space for a few seconds, cant be worse than sticking hour arm into a hot oven or a freezer, things we do most days or even a flame..

Alan

Perfect! so we apply for a ride on the ISS but say nothing about our experiment or the party poopers at NASA will revoke our tickets.

I do understand the effects, but I wonder how long it would take before exposure would be irreversibly fatal, maybe a few seconds, a minute? is there something someone can do to prolong the onset of fatal effects? interesting.

If I were on the ISS or any other ship for that matter, I would be so inclined to just pop the airlock open for a few seconds or roll down the window and feel the vacuum. If I stood in the airlock and opened the door for say 5 seconds while holding my breath, would that be the end of me? I don’t know. It’s safe to say that I should never be allowed on the ISS, my curiosity is only matched by my stupidity. No one would be able to stop me from feeling empty space for a few seconds, anyone feel the same way? I have a feeling I’m not alone.

Ah the classic observe through a window, don’t do it, it’s pointless and will only leave you questioning your telescope.

Welcome to SGL! you’ll find lots to learn and laugh about here! 🤣

Welcome to SGL! 

52 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Your reviews of the SW ED 150 saved me quite a bit of money, John 👍🏻

I had been itching to get one from the time they were first announced…….😊

You mean to say you have or are considering a SW 150? but it’s not a Tak! my gosh, have your temperature checked, Jeremy. 🤣

Those are awesome, lucky you have such a clear sky up there in the deep sticks, Gerry.

FLO: Please send me a TOA130 for testing, I will need it for a good 5 years to conduct my tests.

Thank you! 

On 30/03/2023 at 12:54, jetstream said:

spacial frequency and angular resolution.

These thoughts could not be further from my mind when I'm looking at the moon through either of my telescopes, sorry Gerry.

A wonderful Andromeda!

Wow this is beautiful!

Stunningly crisp lunar views between the clouds.

TSA-120 binoculars, good lord! I bet the views are hmmm nice? 🤣

48 minutes ago, globular said:

Great comparison - thanks for posting.

I note that you were observing in a bortle 6 location with the moon up.  Do you think these conditions might be a bit of a leveller - and perhaps more differences might be noticed in darker conditions?

[Genuine question / no axe to grind.  My only similar experience is when I was comparing different EPs - and sometimes only really noticed differences in the darkest and best conditions.] 

Maybe, but by the same note whatever conditions affect one affect the other, if the skies were better all around then both scopes would benefit. Just a few weeks ago I had another chance to look through a Starfield 115 at a local park and I was not left wanting in any way. This says a lot about the starfield considering I was looking at favourite doubles I have observed many times through my 102.

Just now, edff3d said:

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'm also in to 3d printing, so that's something I hope I can use in the hobby for things like adaptors  etc

Oh yes, I just made some stuff for a member on a printer, super handy.

Welcome back! a small scope is often our most used, something portable ad easy to set up fits anyone’s lifestyle, maybe even a tabletop like the 130P would be great.

19 minutes ago, Ibbo! said:

You will love it.

Sad thing is, I had one and stupidly sold it years ago, won’t happen again.

These are fantastic, I see Mars as a bright red dot, Star like.

These are great! aw man I can’t wait for my Lunt 60, should be any day now!.

Like being in lunar orbit!