Jump to content

SkySurveyBanner.jpg.21855908fce40597655603b6c9af720d.jpg

mark81

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    597

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by mark81

  1. mark81
    Those quick 15-20 minute sessions with bins are always great and although at the time you wish you had brought out the scope, when you do come in you generally feel more than satisfied...
  2. mark81
    This looks like a very interesting edition.... Got some really nice info and some great targets there to have a go at.. As always, Many Thanks
  3. mark81
    Sounds likes a great session Paul. The Coat hanger is one of my favourite binocular targets and of course anywhere around Cygnus is a great place to get lost for a while.
  4. mark81
    I just had a little trip over to Aylsham and stood looking in the window at Altair Astro at a large display of ED refractors. 🤤 Firstly, anyone who has a 150mm refractor - I applaud you, those things are HUGE. Secondly, I saw a little sticker in the 102 f7 saying it had been reviewed in skyatnight mag back in May. Some of you may have missed it.....here it is... https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/reviews/telescopes/altair-starwave-ascent-102ed-f7-refractor-telescope-review/
  5. mark81
    That's a very tricky thing to do! Looks like you nailed it! Great sketch
  6. mark81
    Wow, they look amazing and the reviews look great too... But the cost? Ouch. I don't think i could ever pay that amount of money out for a pair of 10x50s no matter how much money I had..... Although, I have never looked through a pair... Just think about what you could buy instead and have thousands left over.....but like I've said, I've never looked through a pair....
  7. mark81
    Nice session Magnus. Funnily enough, I have had great success with m13 and m92 with my 10x50s, sometimes the skies really are kind to Bins... Mark
  8. mark81
    Last year I put the scope away at the start of June as the evenings and light skies just seem to go on and on. By the end of July I was really anxious to get back outside and when the time came I felt that my enthusiasm for the hobby had doubled. So I'm doing the same this year.... And it's always good to read about the odd little sessions people manage to grab at this tricky time of year..
  9. mark81
    Fantastic sketch! They are getting better and better...
  10. mark81
    Excellent sketches as always!
  11. mark81
    Thanks Stu, I've been meaning to make a note of this... Can't wait to see if I can manage a transit with my ST80.... Mark
  12. mark81

    Jupiter

    mark81 replied to davhei's topic in Sketching

    Very nice sketch!
  13. mark81
    Brilliant as always... Thanks!
  14. mark81

    Messier 92

    mark81 replied to JackCooke's topic in Sketching

    Very nice sketch Jack!
  15. mark81
    Very well done for getting up at 3.30! I'm just going to wait for the weeks to slip by so I can view Jupiter at a decent hour. Also very nice to see one of the Moon's reappear! I am hoping to see a couple of shadow transits this year if possible with my 80mm. Nice report
  16. mark81
    I do find it quite satisfying recording each session. It always feels like a nice way to end and evening outside. I haven't made any excel spreadsheets yet.... But you never know...
  17. mark81
    Fantastic drawing! Love the detailed shading
  18. mark81
    Sounds very handy! And that EP looks like a BEAST
  19. mark81
    From one Norfolkan to another, welcome
  20. mark81

    Sinus Iridium

    mark81 replied to Mike JW's topic in Sketching

    Another very impressive sketch Mike.
  21. mark81
    Sounds like a nice session! Interesting read...
  22. mark81
    Very nice sketch Mike. Great detail
  23. mark81
    It's always a great feeling grabbing an object you've tried hard to see... Winter skies, no moon ... Who knows what might pop up Well done 😀
  24. mark81
    I use the Olymous10x50s more than any other astro equipment. The clarity under dark skies is fantastic. Although the 8x40s are lighter and give a wider FOV I find that the extra 10mm really helps pick out those fainter objects.
  25. mark81
    Very nice session with some great targets! Good read
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.