Andy ES

Always been interested in the science, art and politics of this plaque. Now I’ve got it.

Still obsessed with Apollo literature, this looked very interesting, albeit maybe not that new info.

I know I should always keep my periodic table next to me😁

shameful score, I need to buy another anorak…

Correction I’m not a nerd I’m actually a GEEK 😂

I inherited the “Nerd Gene” from both my grandfathers.

One was a Power Station Engineer and the other a Tool Maker on the GWR in the 1920’s

I didn’t stand a chance!

Still SGL is a very safe, friendly, interesting and humorous place to gain a Huge insight into astronomy and all things engineering and scientific.

this is also a fantastically well moderated site, thanks.
 

30 minutes ago, John_D said:

The first decent night that I didn't have to be elsewhere for ages

I know the feeling. It’s been very difficult over the last year to synchronise weather with family commitments, and now it’s getting lighter 😬

Morpheus 👍 very impressed with these.

On 08/04/2024 at 17:24, powerlord said:

Any other suggestions ? Sonething to really energise me into the hobby again ?

What about getting an “Apprentice”?

I found that training people and passing on knowledge was very rewarding when I was working, maybe there is someone you could teach your skills to.

This might be like when you don’t really want to go to the gym but you know someone is coming round you then usually go and enjoy it.

Personally I’ve had more enjoyable nights observing when I have shown someone something through the eyepiece.

Got in my Tardis and went to Dallas tomorrow and saw this, very nice.😊 

good luck with the weather  my American friends.

On 11/02/2024 at 07:59, PeterCPC said:

Our neighbour is moving and I am dreading to see how the new ones behave.

Never know could be a family of astronomers…

and you could also win the lottery. 😂

(my neighbours are very nice, but they do like the fairy lights a bit, but not really a problem if move like a stealthy cat and don’t trip their garden light)

On 03/02/2024 at 22:54, lrh said:

2.5m aperture Isaac Newton Telescope at the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain.

Welcome, I bet however my CPC925 weighs more than your 100 inch beast 😂

On 01/02/2024 at 18:52, Kon said:

This week I acquired a new 12" Goto telescope (Skywatcher 300P Goto).

Lol, so a goto scope, you’re spoiling yourself !

I hope you are still going to track and photograph manuals.

GOTO is for wimps like me 😂

Simply stunning (as usual😁) Nigella

I’ve found my new dark sky site.

It's my mum’s back garden! 😁

I’ve been staying round with her for a couple of weeks while she recovers from an operation.

Thing is the garden is out of the way and about 150ft long. With scrubby land at the back.

Much darker than my garden.

Had a few great nights with the Binoculars.

Think I’ll have to lug the scope round. Happy Days.

Welcome, you will find very knowledgeable people here with many years of experience. There is also a very big searchable library of posts that will probably give you any answers you require.

This is a very safe and supportive forum.

just don’t ask when will the sky clear😂

Got this quaint old school equipment.

Somehow it’s got more  appeal than Ski Safari Pro ! 😂

It's also massive, good for my ever aging eyes.

Tonight I showed my brother in law the Moon and Jupiter.

This is for someone who NEVER EVER looks up at the sky.

He couldn’t believe he could see a planet with his own eyes.

Wonderful to show this to a new astronomer.

Upshot was he said I know you have got a telescope.

When can I come and look through it?

Fantastic. (He will also make a great body guard when I’m out in the field) 😂

3 hours ago, Kon said:

8" Dob, manual tracking

Wow manual! 👍

13 hours ago, JackW07 said:

have recently gotten into astrology,

Auto correct strikes again! 😂

Best of luck with your project, it should be fascinating. if I ever finish decorating I would like to try something like this. 😂I I love my orrery app.

There was a very talented person, called Gina, on this forum, who is sadly no longer with us.

You could look at some of her posts maybe, as she made all sorts of clocks and 3D printed things.

22 hours ago, bosun21 said:

What a totally depressing outlook for the next generations of astronomers. Is this the beginning of the end for ground based astronomy?

I hear the far side of the Moon is good for visual and radio astronomy 😂

30 minutes ago, John said:

t was being considered over a decade ago:

That’s good, pity they didn’t (or ever will) use it.

Yeah, I know they’re only little bits...

Presumably the increasing amount of operational and dead satellites, combined with all the other debris to be put in orbit in the future will prevent humanity venturing out into space long before we work out how to do it. Being in orbit will just be too dangerous.

I should think getting into the space cleaning business will be very lucrative In the future.😁

A while ago after waiting 2 years for my Explore Scientific 24mm 82 degree  eyepiece to turn up I swore my EP collection was now complete.

Well  today this turned up, I think I need to sign up for EA, (that’s Eyepiece Anonymous !) I need help.

I suspect there are many other potential members out there😂

StellaLyra 30mm Ultra Flat Field 2" Eyepiece😁

I thought it was fun 😂 well it was when it worked!