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Disposal of my 4.3m/14' GRP dome project.
Nigella Bryant replied to Rusted's topic in DIY Observatories
Deepest condolences and sad to hear but understand completely. Hope you get sorted quickly. -
Thanks drdre2030 much appreciated too.
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Thanks Ian, much appreciated.
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Thanks, much appreciated.
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I observed Europa's shadow transit last night, early hours of the night plus as it moved onto the disk of Jupiter before the clouds moved in. It was fascinating to see how bright Europa was against the limb of Jupiter.
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SGL 2023 Challenge 6 - Solar
Nigella Bryant replied to MartinB's topic in Imaging Challenge Winners 2023
Goodness I won the sunspot slot, lol. They were all stunning images, well done everyone. I didn't expect to win a category, I'm humbled. The much prized mug will be with me in my solar observatory in the future, thanks Martin, much appreciated. -
How do I get my enthusiasm back?
Nigella Bryant replied to Moonshed's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
It's quite a serious question as we age. I'm coming up 65 and although I've got two permanent observatories one for solar and one for night it's the solar that gets the most use. Even though the night scope is set up I still have to physically go out in the small hour's to be in the dome. It's not automated and I have to turn it occasionally also the scope isn't set up to control from indoors. With each passing year I'm now thinking I will eventually need to replace the old pulsar with an automated dome and to control everything from the comfort of my home office. -
I have a C11, yes you can put it so out of focus that it's hard to detect anything. Focus on something in the distance during daytime and at least it'll help you complete focus during the night on a star, etc. I've just cleaned mine, corrector plate removed, mirrors cleaned and put back together. Even after focusing in daytime it was still way out on Jupiter. The focusing still had several turns to reach focus.
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Show us your set up in action at night.
Nigella Bryant replied to Peco4321's topic in The Astro Lounge
Hopefully you'll get some clear skies tonight. Hope I do too, Jupiter being higher in the sky now is making a big difference. -
Show us your set up in action at night.
Nigella Bryant replied to Peco4321's topic in The Astro Lounge
Well, you just have to do it, lol 😆 -
Show us your set up in action at night.
Nigella Bryant replied to Peco4321's topic in The Astro Lounge
A rare night excursion for me last night. I planned to image Jupiter and the night after the clouds dispersed was crisp. Io transits of Jupiter's red spot was particularly fascinating. Shot of dome with Jupiter overhead. Lovely purple colour from my mobile phone camera, lol. -
SGL 2023 challenge 7 - Deep Sky Summer Triangle
Nigella Bryant replied to MartinB's topic in SGL Challenges and Competitions
I must say I'm amazed by the quality of the imaging and processing here. I bought my AA26c a few months ago but no first light yet, been setting up the telescope hub. Not done any real night time imaging with dedicated cameras before so this is all new to me but you all have inspired me greatly. Thank you for sharing. -
3D printed Dec cover for Eq8 Pro.
Nigella Bryant replied to Nigella Bryant's topic in DIY Astronomer
Only the new one's I'm afraid.