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Baz Pearce

Baz Pearce

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Hi UK star gazers.

I'm new here today from Bolton, Lancs. Was directed here from the Astronomy.com forums, RE: the epetition on LP. Done and done :)

Lets all hope we can get somewhere with it.

I have an Astromaster 130MD EQ3-2. I'm pleased with the optics but the motor was next to useless, and the mount isn't any better. I'm hoping to get a goto AZ4 mount soon. Can't afford another OTA yet, but a 5" MAK would be nice when i can save more cash.

As for light pollution, you can see what i have to deal with here:-

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket (3 images). Making planetary imaging rather pointless!

I have a Philips SPC900NC flashed webcam. I'm having reasonable success with Solar (baader film + ir cut filters), and Lunar imaging.

Albums on photobucket:-

Moon pictures by BazPearce - Photobucket

Sunspots pictures by BazPearce - Photobucket

Looking forward to some fun with more local amateurs here, as they are spread quite thin on Astronomy forum.

Regards,

Baz.

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JamesM

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Hi Baz and welcome to the forum. The Astromaster scope isn't a bad performer but your right about the mount - way too twitchy, and the red dot finder - way to bright. I like the sound of the proposed new mount and the Mak is a very good performer, you would have a very combination with those two. Look forward to your questions and general chat.

Wishing you clear skies in the meantime!

James

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Thanks for the warm welcome. Glad you like my Sun/Moon shots. I'm lacking a lappy at the mo so i'm stuck on my balcony for imaging for now, all my cash is going towards the new mount first. I forgot to mention in my intro that i'm a regular watcher and broadcaster on Night Skies Network where i have gotten the nickname the Machine because i always seem to be on. It's a great place to chat and enjoy views of the sky when the weather is at it's usual worst at home. I can't do DSOs like the big boys with their expensive Mallincams, or even track an object. I have to reach out to keep the scope up with an object, so i do easy Solar/Lunar shows mostly. Every now and then if the seeing isn't too bad i will play "astropong" with a planet for a laugh. It's completely free to watch as a guest or a member but you have to sign up for viewer/broadcaster account to chat with others. There are broadcasters form all over the planet and a show can start up at any time of the day. Not many Brits casting though, i'm hoping some SGL members might join the fun soon.

Baz.

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