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resin definately i got mine fron screwfix i think absolutely solid

thanks the last time i used my heq5 off my permanent mount it took me ages to get back to normal so dont want to go down  that route😀

eq5 better then ?

would a  Skywatcher EQ3 Pro GOTO Mount & Tripod be ok

so would the manual adjusment mounts be any good 

just not sure if  i need a tracking mount for planetary 

Hi think its time to give my c8 a tryout after living in its box for the last 12 months but dont want to upset my permanent mount so just wondered if there was a cheap mount i could get that would be ok mainly for photography ,as i believe i dont need to track planets thanks

Hi just a quick cocoon neb,20 mins each of rgb,added the lum but it just blew it out ,any suggestions or advice welcome as always thanks

the veil in ha and oii,your thoughts?Really is a marmite moment

Hi just wondered if anyone knew how to add ic catalogues to astroplanner as when i look for say cocoon nebula or ic 5146 it cannot find any coordinates cheers

3 minutes ago, Nigel G said:

Sorry for late reply, these are single exposures on a static tripod. I have since stacked 22x4 second exposures 135mm lens static tripod

great result ,what did you use for stacking and are these cropped,do you have a single image i could see thanks

superb what length time per image and do you have a single image i could view thanks

looks good to me michael

Thanks guys

Just a final question just seen the celestron skymaster Pro 15x70 any thoughts on these, for both neowisr and general astro work

Any views on the Stella helios Ii 15x70 guys

1 hour ago, Roy Challen said:

For the comet, I agree with Dave - any will show it well. 

For general use, do you mean general astro use, or daytime use as well?

I have Pentax 12x50 which are very capable astronomy binoculars, even if the field of view is on the slightly narrow side. The comet easily fits in this field.

I also have some Helios 8x20, which has a much wider fov, but is somewhat dimmer. On bright targets (such as Neowise) this doesn't matter. Not much use for galaxy spotting though.

For day use, I never regret bringing the Pentax out, but because they're a lot bigger and heavier, I don't often do that. The Helios, on the other hand, fit into almost any pocket, and are good enough for the job.

Yes Roy I mean general astro use sorry

45 minutes ago, John said:

My Opticron 11x70's have provided some stunning views of Comet Neowise including my 1st sighting of it (accompanied by a gasp !) back on the 6th July.

It's nice in a 8x56's as well but the 11x70's really show it off.

 

What's the 11x70 opticrons like in general for astro use? 

Could anyone suggest an ideal size of binoculars for viewing neowise and general thanks

3 minutes ago, AstroMuni said:

Have you tried this site? https://theskylive.com/c2020f3-info

just found it in another post ,looks great thanks

hi just wondered if it is possible to find and track neowise with your scope and something like sgp ,i know its not possible for me at the minute as its in the north(poor direction for me)but when its not would love to give it a go after some of the superb images ive seen on this sight

how long is neowise around

thanks dave now have what john and corncrake predict thanks guys(again)

thanks dave is it worth updating any more comets or just this one

thanks dave when i search for this i get this

well iloaded stellarium 20 put in my location and just searched for neowise and came up with the following do i have to update any info or is this correct thanks