Eastman

On 12/08/2023 at 09:21, cotterless45 said:

Then “blue flash “in Delphinus. NGC 6905 and it does flash .

Nice report, have to look at NGC 6905 that one is new to me.

Hello,

It had been a while since I sat behind the eyepiece, it may have been over 2 years since I had a proper observing night.

But last night it seems to be a clear night, so I went out to do a garden session and visit some old acquaintances. Also a good chance to test out my new scope as I sold my flextube and went back to a 10'' solidtube dob. I only took 2 eyepieces with me, my trusty 2" 26MM and 13MM both SWA. Keeping it simple with 46X and 92X magnification.

M13 and NGC 6207, saw the propeller in M13 easely but the spiral galaxy NGC 6207 is a little fuzzy in the eyepiece.

M92 much smaller but also a beautyful GC.

M57 the Ring Nebula.

M56 GC

M27 Dumbell Nebula, always amazing big in the eyepiece.

M71 GC really nice view with this GC, I remember it much harder to see in the past.

Then heading for the NW skies and Cassiopeia.

NGC 7789 Caroline's Rose, big OC

M52 OC

NGC 457 the Owl cluster one of my favourite OC's 

M31

heading back south, as the sky is getting more and more filled with moisture.

NGC 6934 GC in Delphinus

And last but not least the majestic Saturn.

Had a really good time out in the garden.

Clear Skies all

Main question, what are you guys using.

Greets

Hello All,

I'm looking for some help.

I have a 10"dob SW flextube and want to protect it against foging up.

Whats best to use for the secondary mirror?

Can I use a heating strip for that and if so which size is best to buy?

Thanks in advance

gr Gert

On ‎14‎/‎05‎/‎2019 at 17:14, Nyctimene said:

I love the setup - scope with Seben 8-24 zoom and Baader 2.25x barlow in one hand, small stool and a plywood "T" (as a scope riser) in the other one; just two minutes.

Great grab and go  scope with a zoom eyepiece. Nice report.

On ‎16‎/‎05‎/‎2019 at 23:27, ronl said:

LunarMap HD

+ 1

Great report and beautiful area the Brecon Beacons

Welcome from the Netherlands 

After more than a 1000 views and no enthusiastic user reviews I guess I have a answer too!?

Maybe 5 years later? 

I do have the same question.

thanks in advanced

One of the best upgrades got delivered today.

4 hours ago, Waiffle said:

i changed the focus i saw it.. the famous ringed planet, it was the first time for me seeing it and it really made me happy!

Superb, seeing Saturn for the first time, I remember my first time Saturn, saw Venus and Jupiter before but those rings arround Saturn are something else!

Now you are hooked for life and that's good?

10 hours ago, Stu said:

Afraid not, the focal length is just too long. 

Okay Stu thanks for the explanation. Have to enjoy it in sections then. 

9 hours ago, 25585 said:

Not just the sight, but knowing  the whole is a supernova remnant is what I find so fascinating

Sure is, if you think of the power that it took to create such a remnant.

7 hours ago, John said:

and lovely sections they are 

They sure are John. Can't wait to explore more of it, thanks for the map.

And many thanks everyone for your reactions and usefull tips, its going to help me to enjoy the veil nebula even better!

1 hour ago, Paul73 said:

10” is a great Veil scope. The whole complex on one view!!!

Is that going to be possible, what eyepiece do I need?

1 hour ago, Paul73 said:

Next time. Try identifying the different elements, and also try upping the mag. As with a lot of nebulae, it will take a lot of magnification. 

Thanks Paul, sure going to try that next time

2 hours ago, estwing said:

Not just there any dark site will produce the same results...

Sure, but i've been there before ( before the hobby). Really like to go back but this time enjoy the nature and the dark skies as well. It's a beautiful place.

6 hours ago, estwing said:

better than any photograph I've seen

Amazing, I have to go there sometime.

On 08/07/2018 at 23:13, Littleguy80 said:

I’m sure you’ll be even more impressed when you get to see it under dark skies! I’d love to see this target in a wide field scope where I could see the whole complex in a single FOV!

Can't wait to bbserve it under dark skies. Must be great to see the whole complex in the eyepiece. Which scope and eyepiece did you use?

On 09/07/2018 at 08:01, alan potts said:

veiwing only this is worth the cost of the Olll filter

Sure is, I find it also helpfull on ohthe nebula objects.

This report is about those moments that you really be amazed .

For as long as I'm into this hobby I want to take a look at the Veil Nebula, I must have tried a hunderd times. But this hobby is all about trial and error and I soon learned you need a bit extra's like a O-III filter. Before buying one I ask a buddy if I could borrow one. No problem he said, but he also said "Gert if you want to take a look at the Veil buy one mate".

He has a Explore Scientific O-III and was very pleased with it, so I took his advice and orderd one. On saturday 7 July the sky look very promising so I took out the 10"dob.

I went right away to the Cygnus to take a look the Veil Nebula, nothing there only weird green looking stars due to the filter. It still not dark enough. Lyra was beginning to pop up. So I went for the Ring Nebula. First without filter followed with filter, the filter makes the background more dark and let the light of the Nebula pop out a little more. I Like wat I'm seeining good purchase allready. Then some more Nebula testing on the Dumbell Nebula, same results especiailly with 80X magnification.

The Sky is becoming much darker at this time so back to the Veil nebula, star hop to the right spot and woooooow there it was and it is huge! I I'm looking at the west part of the nebula with my 32mm eyepiece and it fills it completely. Stunning beauty like a half cirkel of misty clould filling the eyepiece now. I'm really impressed of this filter but also of the size of this Nebula. I was a little concerned what the O-III filter would bring me but it brought me the Veil Nebula from my garden, I'm a happy camper.

greetings Gert

13 hours ago, Ama Noody said:

Ooo. Look what Santa forgot and I've had to buy myself.

Well you bought yourself the best present ever!

This is my set up for the holiday's.

The Pentax 20 X 60, useless without it's tripod.

I like the 20 X gives my just enough magnification to see the ring of Saturn. It's small but it's there.

It has given many passersby on holiday there first glimpse at Saturn, Always great reactions.

Use to own this Vixen 102mm refractor made end '80's, apeture fever made me sell it.

I should have kept it.........great frac

28 minutes ago, Muzz said:

My first telescope

Well beter start good, great scope and setup.

It's the week of buying big scopes on the SGL forum.

Great scope you got there and some good assistance. 

2 hours ago, Alan White said:

Eastman, that is one nice scope you have.
Something I rather like the idea of myself.
Please post a first light report when you get out with it.

Thanks Alan,

First light report will follow.

But first I have to wait for the clouds to disappear. 

6 hours ago, 25585 said:

Shroud to follow?

Hopefully today