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These are fantastic, lovely work.

Very nice, really like the first image, nice and bold.

Thanks all, plenty to consider! 

Wow, the jet transit is superb!

Joel - these images are amazing, thank you. Really helpful to see what is possible!

Lovely, nice detail!

Thanks both, will have a look at some modded options.

Hi all

Been doing my research on picking up a DSLR to start some imaging and have narrowed it down to either the Canon 4000d, 2000d, or 200d in increasing price order. My question is whether it is worth the extra cost to go for the 200d? This would be my first DSLR kit and I'm likely to be trying some all round capture - solar, lunar, planetary and deep sky as well as landscape.

Thanks in advance!

Superb, so much detail

Nice one, I only noticed how clear it was on my way back from the gym last night. Hoping for a decent break in this weather like you say!

I've recently watched a couple of really good documentaries so thought I would share as a recommendation for those that are interested. 

Mission Control - The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (Netflix)

This covers the Apollo programme from start to end, including some back stories of those lucky enough to have joined NASA at the very beginning and how they ended up there. There are some really interesting insights to each of the missions that you may not already know, all the triumph and tragedy included. Christopher Kraft and Gene Kranz feature quite heavily and provide details of their involvement in some of these historic events.

The Farthest (Amazon Prime)

Probably two of the best loved missions by astronomers - Voyagers 1 and 2 - are covered in this film. Interviews with lots of the mission team and interestingly, Carl Sagan's son and discussion about the Golden Record. Plenty of images of the grand tour are included in the film, noting the landmark discoveries that were made as a result. The Voyagers are certainly my favourite spacecraft, I even have the silhouette tattooed on my arm!

Both worth checking out if you are stuck for something to watch and if there are any others that you have seen, please let us know!

Always love to see M31, one of the most inspiring sights IMO. Lovely work.

Excellent detail, really nice

Great read, very jealous! Can't wait for the clouds to finally disappear from the south coast.

Thanks, I've seen Knowlton Church online, will have a drive out there soon.

At the moment I'm just observing and only dabbling with imaging. Keeping an eye out for a second hand DSLR at the moment. I've been interested and reading about physics theory for many years and only recently (finally) got myself a scope to start observing.

I've joined the BAA and will keep an eye on group meetups here and the two local societies too.

Will be good to meet a few people at some point!

Excellent, hopefully something visible in white light shortly...if the clouds disappear!

Morning all. New the the Dorset group and relatively new to the Dorset area having moved here a couple of years ago from London! Wondered if members here would mind sharing some of their favourite spots for observing in the local area?

I've been out to the New Forest - Holmsely Car Park near Burley which was quite good but there were some curious horses around! Also tried Badbury Rings car park a couple of times. First visit there was great but next time there were a few people around which wasn't ideal.

Haven't been down to Durlston yet but will give that a go soon.

Very nice!

x2 for FLO's Clear Outside app - very good.

Amazing!

Feels like it's been clouded over and raining for so long now, great to see some action.

Wow!

Great depth on this, looks very nice

Incredible work, detail is fantastic!

Excellent images