barkis

Thank you Alan, it's great to be back to SGL again.

Thank you Pete. I do remember you at that Fest. Great site for Astronomy Lucksall. I enjoyed all the meets SGL had there, very enjoyable and I would enjoy another trip there for sure. It's a fairly long drive from Carlisle. I'm a bit older now though, and I would need to assess my ability to get there and back in one piece 😀.

Thank Bob. You must be well into your pictorial project of Bristol's wonderful structures now. Ron.

Heh/Heh. Some of the blighters have invaded the house too. Not a day goes by that the wife emits a scream from the bathroom. I can't get up there quick either, the knee is still in healing mode. Thank for welcome back guys. it's been quite a while.

You certainly have the setup for Imaging Jupiter, and most of what I see here is pleasing indeed. So much detail captured. Processing is always challenging, and expert I certainly am not, but you have some fine results, from your data. As said, you must decide what is satisfying to you, and be very happy with that. The James Webb doesn't have the conditions scopes on earth have to contend with, so what you have achieved is pretty remarkable. Good stuff. 👍 Ron.

Heaven Forbid Steve. 😇

Many thanks for the kind words. I appreciate the welcome back. SGL is such a warm place, and the long lay off was a time of despair at times, so your welcome has eradicated that memory. I will probably be seeking help and advice, so I hope I don't turn into an inquisitive pest and become an annoyance 😀.

I'm still recovering from knee replacement Surgery. That that time added to the long wait for the operation has kept me away too long from any astronomy, and most of all from this forum. Covid 19 alone caused many cancellations SGL. seems to have developed some changes too, which I'll need to get accustomed too, so forgive me if I make some errors. I have been absent from my Obsy. for so long I have encountered so much change in the procedures, for example, in trying to install drivers for mount, focuser, and cameras, Ascom itself has been dramatically altered, and frankly has me baffled. The long lay off has created a lazy brain, so I may need to ask for help in getting back to some kind of normality. Perhaps Admin. can explain any changes in the way SGL now operates, and rules and regs now in place. I've sorely missed this place, so I hope to fit back in, and get to know the new members who have joined during my absence. Best Wishes to everyone, Ron. AKA Barkis. 👍

A warm welcome to the SGL Astronomy Forums. Great people, great knowledge, and always ready to help newcomers. You will fit in well, and look forward to your input from your local observations of our universe. Best Wishes. Ron.

Thanks for that Steve, I think I will do the Upgrade today and put the setup to the test. It hasn't been active for two months but I don't anticipate any problems 👍. Ron.

Glad you find It OK, although Microsoft did say some components of10 would no longer work, I don't think those would be really important. I want to stay up to date with upgrades, and although I have a Desktop, and another Laptop, neither have The TPM security required for the Windows11OS. Thanks for your reply matey, My visits to SGL have been few and far between, I will certainly get back to normality as soon as the gloom and doom lift. It's surprising how limited movement can affect enthusiasm. Soon be Christmas, that should help 🙂. Best Wishes. Ron.

I am considering updating my Asus Laptop to Widows11. The only computer I have that conforms to Microsoft's requirements, is my observatory machine, having all the necessary Astro. equipment drivers installed. Upgrading to 11 is not mandatory I know, so I'm driven only by curiosity as to trying the upgrade at all. It is reversible if required I know, but If anyone has experienced any problems with their installation of their Astro. drivers on Win.11, please add their particular issues if any, in this thread. I have not been in my Obsy. for quite a while now, due to being badly restricted with severe knee problem. The pandemic produced a major setback to Orthopedic operations, but I have now had the Pre.Op. checks, and deemed fit for surgery and now await the call to hospital. It has been a long wait, but just as bad for many others in the same boat as me. I just hope the wait isn't another long one. Life ain't been a joy for a long time now, and I need to get back to what I enjoy very much. Many thanks in advance. Ron.

As above member said, you must unscrew one bolt, then screw in it's opposite number the same amount. Do that until you get the scale pointer reading your Declination. Do this in small increments of course. The procedure should be reversed as necessary until you reach the desired number on the declination scale. Your particular site declination is 52.3079 Degrees. The adjustments should be done with the mount loaded, which is why it should be carried out in small measures, it is easier that way. Is your Mount sited on a permanent pier,? If so , then it is good to get it as accurate as possible, especially for guided Astrophotography. If you are sited on a site in your garden, and the mount is removed after a session, then you should carefully mark the tripod legs on the ground to ensure you can replace them exactly in the same for you next outing. Ron.

A warm welcome to the SGL Astronomy phenomena. Your Avatar of a Ronchigram stirred some great memories for me. You must have been a Newt. Mirror Creator yourself, or perhaps you are still manning the grinding post 😀. It's a fascinating task, and a very rewarding one too. I need to keep this post from my good lady, who has disturming memories of me depositing pitch fragments onto my pillows in bed, which had found their way into my hair when trimming the lap squares became necessary.😅 Enjoy the company of fellow members here, they are a great bunch of folks of all nationalities. Ron.

Best of luck filling that post Steve. I'm sure there must be someone in the Exeter population tailor made for that role. Of course it's another indication of how well Flo. has progressed over the years, and another addition to the fine and efficient staff you already have down there will further enhance your reputation. Here's to a successful appointment. 👍 Ron.

Itr's never a good Idea to venture out on an Observing spell on ones own. Much better to organize these outings with a couple of friends, preferably people who share your interest, but even folks who don't will appreciate the sights you and your scopes will afford them. They will be enthralled, and may well take up astronomy themselves. Is there a local Astronomical Society near you perhaps, that would be the best way to get a group together. Ron.

Ctikey! Looks like Santa's Grotto just before he has to Clock On . Lots of Mouth Watering Goodies there Flo. Get them Sold Mucho Pronto and make room for the next batch. 😀😀.

May he rest in perfect peace. His job may not have seemed as glamorous as Neil Armstrong's or Buzz Aldrins, but his role was overwhelmingly important to the Lunar landing mission. Can't have been very easy to bear the strain so alone, waiting for the LEM ascent . Nerves would be jangling for sure. All their names will live in Space Annals for all time. Ron.

The bolt on the Lockdown has been released, if only tentatively, and in the hope that the human element within this treat it with great care and respect , and thereby permit it to go forward and prosper. There have been recent incidents of a kind that will give many of us room for doubt, but we sincerely hope that no more temptation is offered to this deadly Virus through foolhardy behaviour. Practical Astronomy is an outdoor pusuit in the main, so we all wish the future has a good outcome for all. Enjoy the freedom everyone, and I'm looking forward to that first Martian Copter Flight 👍. Ron.

The weather has played a little part from a spirits raising viewpoint, but I just hope it isn't a false dawn. I will be overjoyed when I see the possibility of another SGL Star Party hatching on the Forum pages. Well, I can hope can't I ? 😀 Lucksall Again would be just fine. Ron.

How about The Strawberry Nebula, surely that can't offend anyone. I would just hope "And Cream"

Welcome aboard the Goodship SGL Captain K. Enjoy you stay among some of the finest amateur Astronomers online. Any problems you may need addressed will be readily be resolved for you if needed, just post your problem in the Astro. Lounge. Best Wishes. Ron.

It's quite aggravating when you want to get a reasonable delivery time after you commit payment based on the answer you are given. One has to wonder if the fear of losing an order is enough to persuade some dealers to be a little conservative with the truth. I have used TS in Germany twice, but for small payment Items only, but they they were were delivered in very reasonable time. I always use UK dealers for major Astro. items, mostly our sponsor, less trepidation that way. These are very difficult times for dealers of all genres, and one has to afford them some sympathy and patience. I hope your item arrives safe and sound soon. Ron.