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A short timelapse from last night. Regards, Mike. Aurora 16 April 2024.mp4
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Actually I haven't been out again, as indications are that activity has fallen away. The following image was taken about 11:30pm. Regards, Mike.
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Having fun with the aurora here in Cornwall - pink glow visible to the eye for a while a little earlier, despite the gibbous Moon, and pillars caught on camera. Heading out for another look shortly. Regards, Mike.
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Lots of tributes to Alyn under his last YouTube video: I was fortunate enough to be able to join him on a landscape astrophotography workshop in Tenerife in 2019. Such a great experience that I would have loved to repeat. I never got around to posting about it on StargazersLounge, though - I returned with so much data that by the time I worked through it I felt that the moment had passed. RIP, Alyn. Mike
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That’s shocking to hear, so very sad, especially given his young age. His astrophotography, YouTube channel and book really were an inspiration. Mike.
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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
mcrowle replied to andrew63's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
As mentioned, I headed out to the footpath (thankfully now less muddy) last night for another look at Pons-Brooks. I'm not sure after all whether the transparency was better, as unfortunately there were now a couple of floodlights affecting my night vision at the location (they appeared to be illuminating an entirely deserted outdoor basketball court). Despite this, the comet was easily visible in the 7 x 50s, and the tail was clearly longer in the photo frames. Here's a slightly cropped 135mm lens image, which is from a stack of 22 x 30 sec frames (with Starnet++ having been employed to temporarily remove the stars before stretching the contrast). Regards, Mike. -
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
mcrowle replied to andrew63's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
Transparency is looking better tonight, so going out for another look. Regards, Mike. -
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
mcrowle replied to andrew63's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
Yes, I have to do the same as I cannot see westwards from my observing location. There are some places along (currently very muddy) footpaths nearby that I can observe from with binoculars, and/or image with a star tracker and short telephoto. This was the comet last night, the tail showing nicely to the camera (though not to the eye, via 7 x 50s). Regards, Mike. -
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
mcrowle replied to andrew63's topic in Observing - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
I too had another look at Pons-Brooks tonight, with 7 x 50 binocs. Although it has brightened apparently since I last viewed it on 29 February, it was not easy to pick out due to the rather murky conditions. Shortly afterwards, low cloud moved in, so I was glad I hadn’t set for the planned deep sky session! Regards, Mike. -
Caught aurora on camera here in Cornwall between 8:30 and 9pm this evening, but not visible to the eye, sadly. Just going out for another look. Regards, Mike.
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Only a brief session - my first of February (good job it's a leap year ). Viewed Comet 12P Pons-Brooks via good intervals between shower clouds, easily in 7 x 50 binocs, from a local footpath (as I cannot reach its location from my telescopic observing location). Regards, Mike.
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Sessions in 2024. Per month ongoing ?? Your stats please !!
mcrowle replied to Telescope40's topic in The Astro Lounge
Not your typical January for me: 10 sessions (though some were of limited duration due to cloud). -
A wonderful report and photos, Nicola! Brings back a few memories for me - and a regret. I was lucky enough to visit the observatory during a walking holiday in the region back in 1998. I remember queuing to view the Moon through the 24” Clark, but when it came to my turn I looked at the wobbly view (due to turbulence) for about half a second, said “thanks” to the staff member managing the viewing, and walked off. I should have savoured the view through such a classic instrument for a little longer at least! 😄 Regards, Mike.
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Yes, similar here in Cornwall. Very clear from mid-afternoon, with all forecasts showing it staying so until later in the evening. I set up about 6:45pm but have a lot of thin cloud ever since. Regards, Mike.