Come on clear skies tonight

[vphotographic]

Hi

Hoping for some clear skies tonight !!!!

Here is my finished setup for a couple of years i hope. i used the extra weight to weight the whole thing even more and the eyepiece is the huge vixen 30mm npl.

Cheers

Paul

[knobby]

Looking good !

at least all the rain is making your grass lush !

[Tinker1947]

Very nice set-up, as for the clear sky's they look a bit iffy.....

[vphotographic]

Last night was clear after 9, not holding much hope for tonight though

Paul

[Jiggy 67]

Nice setup, interesting idea with the extra weights, I've got some spare ones but never thought of that, does it work??....add more steardiness??

[vphotographic]

First time out with weight so ill let you know

[JamesF]

We have beautifully clear skies to the north. Unfortunately they're too bright to see anything in for the next couple of months. I want to concentrate on objects to the south, and you can guess what's lurking there, can't you?

James

[clive luty]

sorry if this sounds like a really dumb question:confused:, why do telescopes needs weights as i have a scope (goto type) which doesn't need weights, is it just for stability or the movement of the telescope?

[TycMozo]

Weights are used to balance the scope, it should stay where it's put when the clamps are dissengaged (easier to use) but also to put less strain on the motor drive.

[clive luty]

Weights are used to balance the scope, it should stay where it's put when the clamps are dissengaged (easier to use) but also to put less strain on the motor drive.

Thank you for your reply, mystery solved:)

[vphotographic]

Looks like another night ruined by clouds, must admit this hobby is fast becoming an annoying hobby.

Must get another one ASAP !

[Bat502]

Hate to say this but had a cracking night viewing Saturn up here in sunny Donny. Could see 3 moons and maybe the Cassini Ring division but could have been imagining this.

JamesF: "We have beautifully clear skies to the north. Unfortunately they're too bright to see anything in for the next couple of months. I want to concentrate on objects to the south, and you can guess what's lurking there, can't you"?

Nope what is lurking out there? You have me intrigued?