Jump to content

Banner.jpg.b89429c566825f6ab32bcafbada449c9.jpg

Wolves and Black Country observing group...

wulfrunian

By wulfrunian
in Star Parties & Astro Events

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 1k
  • Created
  • Last Reply
ubertank

ubertank

Posted
Posted

Here is the mugshot with the scope, as requested (sorry about the size) :p

20121130_201245.jpg

Didn't have enough time to take it out tonight and there was a bit of cloud cover which ruined the views somewhat. But aiming it out of the house with the front door open for 30 minutes, I could still see the moon and make out the bands around Jupiter. Don't know what the neighbours would have thought if they'd seen me.

It's a pretty nice bit of kit! Very happy. Just need to do some research into eye pieces and what not now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Northern Soul man

Northern Soul man

Posted
Posted

Well the scopes goin outside in a bit. Gonna be on jupiter watch the grs is due on the central meridian at 7.45 ish tonight so should be visible about an hour before and after an i think a little moon watch is on the cards.

Nice pic Anthony bet your pleased with the new scope mate. Paul

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ubertank

ubertank

Posted
Posted

Hope you have fun Paul. I will be heading out to a dark site I have obtained though a friend of my brother tonight. If you are all heading somewhere in the next couple of weeks I would very much like to come along though.

Steve, once I have been to the place and am comfortable with the farmer who is letting us use it I will give you a shout. It's about 5 minutes away from the Bassetts Pole island on the way to Tamworth.

Bought a Celestron X-Cel LX 7mm EP today and a 2 x barlow, so should be a fun night.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
steve_bham

steve_bham

Posted
Posted
Hope you have fun Paul. I will be heading out to a dark site I have obtained though a friend of my brother tonight. If you are all heading somewhere in the next couple of weeks I would very much like to come along though.

Steve, once I have been to the place and am comfortable with the farmer who is letting us use it I will give you a shout. It's about 5 minutes away from the Bassetts Pole island on the way to Tamworth.

Bought a Celestron X-Cel LX 7mm EP today and a 2 x barlow, so should be a fun night.

Sounds good. Let me know how you get on.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Archie Tureous

Archie Tureous

Posted
Posted

According to both the Met Office and AccuWeather there is a clear band passing over Birmingham between midnight and 4am. I will be grabbing the opportunity, even if it's just a couple of hours lying on the sun lounger in the garden.

(I don't know why it's called a sun lounger, I've never used it in daylight!)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 4 weeks later...
Dan Watts

Dan Watts

Posted
Posted

So has anyone managed to get out and do some observing?

Found any more good sites to use?

It's terrible at the moment, I haven't been out for ages due to the bad weather and being sooo busy over Xmas! :(

Had a 2" Skywatcher UHC for Xmas and really want to get out for a look at Orion's Nebula and the like!!

Dan.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.