Observing session photos / images

[firehills]

That is pretty close! Did you post process the image?

I managed to finally get out and give my new (and your old?) MAK150 a play with last night. My best shot here...

https://plus.google.com/u/0/100239870198233635513/posts/gWuFkWnasp7

Though I've completely forgotten the lesson you gave me on polar aligning. I did try the internet guides, but I think its simpler for someone to actually talk me through it on a real observing session.

Phil

First Pics of the moon with the C11 and DFK21

I was just amazed with how close it is.

[valleyman]

Thats a good pic Phil.

Did you download the Polar Finder page

http://myastroimages.com/Polar_FinderScope_by_Jason_Dale/.

Pm me with your phone number if you need any help next time you try it.

Have some dry runs in daylight to practice

Pat

[GJBC]

Guys and Gals

took a few shots last time we went to Blaenavon for the meteor shower that never happened though id share one or four

sunset Blaenavon2 by gjb.carter, on Flickr

sunset Blaenavon by gjb.carter, on Flickr

M&S by gjb.carter, on Flickr

L&S by gjb.carter, on Flickr

Edited August 25, 2013 by GJBC

[L8-Nite]

Nice pics Grahame !

[Matthew]

Nice set of pictures Grahame,the sunset image is stunning.

[stevetynant]

Lovely set of photos, beautiful sunset

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[stevetynant]

The  2nd S Wales Group star party at Pencelli in Brecon

We had to wait a long time for clear skies but at close to midnight on the last night they arrived and we had some great views into the early hours.

Thanks to Mr Flibble for organising everything and everyone else, including Dai and Paul who are not in the picture, thanks for your company for another great event- roll on next year.

Edited October 6, 2013 by stevetynant

[L8-Nite]

Glad everyone had a good time, would liked to have been there; looking forward to it next year. 

[Ganymede12]

I took this image of Rupes Recta Tuesday before last. 

All feedback appreciated! 

[valleyman]

Well, went out on the 17th evening for the first time since last may and did a quick take of M42, new scope, new Mount

Feel as if I have got back on the horse, as while I was outside got the buzz again.

Here is the Pic

Skywatcher  Mag 125

Skywatcher EQ3 goto

Canon 600D

15 x 20 sec lights, stacked in Nebulosity

Had to reduce the  quality to post it, but the main file was to big to post here

Edited February 20, 2014 by valleyman

[texaspete1973]

Outstanding photo there pat and so glad you're back doing what you love, hope to see you real soon

[L8-Nite]

Well, went out on the 17th evening for the first time since last may and did a quick take of M42, new scope, new Mount

Feel as if I have got back on the horse, as while I was outside got the buzz again.

Here is the Pic

Skywatcher  Mag 125

Skywatcher EQ3 goto

Canon 600D

15 x 20 sec lights, stacked in Nebulosity

Had to reduce the  quality to post it, but the main file was to big to post here

Nice image Pat.  Glad to see your back in the the groove and up and running again.   

[valleyman]

Sunday night in the garden, seeing was awful but went out to do some practise with the PHD and Nebulosity and SW 80ED Pro

Praesepe

Edited March 10, 2014 by valleyman

[texaspete1973]

Fantastic image there Pat.

[valleyman]

Last night from the garden with  my Mak 27 and Canon 600 ISO 100, exp 1/30

on my ALt/AZ goto

[bats]

Taken from my back garden in splott on sunday

[bats]

better image ( I hope ) taken using the dob and my iphone

[stevetynant]

Nice one Paul

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[bats]

Got the dob out in the back garden last night for an hour with great views of Jupiter. Could make out the big red spot ( I think? ) and Also caught a quick glimpse of Mars, but a bit disappointed with the lack of detail as it just seemed a bit of a fuzz although that may be down to light pollution.

[valleyman]

Will be the seeing and depending on what time you was observing Mars is still low for any decent viewing, Also don't try to over Power the Dob, sometimes a lower magnification will get better results than higher, so I would not go much below a 10m EP to see it, 

Another point is the longer you look at it, the more your eyes will see over time.

Mars is a tough one to observe but the dob should do a good job of it

Pat

[valleyman]

Two thirds of the Triplet M65 and M66 taken last night using Astroart for the first time.

Capture and processing

[bats]

Staying in cheddar in a campsite and just seen saturn for the first time ...... Just beautiful !

[Freff]

Saturn always looks good for me whenever I get it in the eye piece Paul.

It sure is a beautiful planet, and always a wow when first seen.

[stevetynant]

I'm pretty sure May , about the 10th is going to be the best time to see it this year but any time is a real pleasure.it's probably the biggest showstopper in the sky.nice one Paul

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[bats]

I have go say that it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck