TheThing Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Out with all the kit last night, fully intending another moon mosaic.Still problems with the Atik - now displays a red outline for the moon and nothing else!Thought I'd get the big bins out for a look round instead and they are completely out of collimation! Double image of the moon and stars.Just brilliant!Gave up and came in in disgust in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Brush Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nights like that happen.For a while i try to work around, or do something else.Sometimes though I go for a 'never fails' really good solution.Put the kit away and grab a beer, or two, or three..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundaplanet Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Damned annoying when the clear nights are on drip feed.No amount of beer or wine would suffice for loosing such a rare opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Brush Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My night just went wrong.Decided to challenge the drifting cloud. Hoping for some clear spells.Nearby security lights in use while dogs in garden. Obviously dogs frightened of dark.Power cut for a couple of minutes.Scopes loses datum, take time to sort.Everyones outdoor floodlights come on 'cos of mains break.Then another bright light.Then the clouds came back.Then the moon came up.Then the scope was put to bed and the beer came out.Somewhere in among all of this Albiero and the Ring Nebula looked quite nice. So I won't sell all my kit to buy a big telly just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Those flipping security lights! The main gripe I have with astronomy is other's light pollution. Very hard to regulate unless you want to fall out with the neighbours. It annoys me more than the weather. Therefore I vow, as soon as I have transport again, I'll be looking for a dark site for regular observation sessions. I'd rather keep the peace. (I have tried...nicely...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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