Transit of Mercury
May 9, 2016 16:09:17 #
It was very challenging this morning , the high winds buffeted telescope all over , but a few exposures found a moment of calm . I packed it in when the gusts hit 45mph ,, but it was still fun!
May 9, 2016 16:27:42 #
SDB777
Loc: Edwards, AR USA
45!!! That's about how fast I drive on the interstate!
You're lucky, nothing but clouds here since last night, probably through next month!
Scott (fun stuff) B
You're lucky, nothing but clouds here since last night, probably through next month!
Scott (fun stuff) B
May 9, 2016 18:48:10 #
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May 9, 2016 21:13:41 #
gekko11 wrote:
Quite nicely done.added edited version
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May 10, 2016 00:53:11 #
JimH123 wrote:
Thanks Jim , this was first light for new scope , I learned I've got a lot to learn!You nailed it! In spite of those winds. Good job!
May 10, 2016 01:08:45 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Thank you Jim, very much appreciatedQuite nicely done.
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May 10, 2016 02:12:03 #
Good job! Sorry to hear the wind drove you off. Is this with the new giant light bucket? :shock:
May 10, 2016 10:26:22 #
SonnyE wrote:
Good job! Sorry to hear the wind drove you off. Is this with the new giant light bucket? :shock:
Hi Sonny, Yes! I finally got it set up OUTSIDE! ordered a Telegismos 365 telescope cover to use until observatory is ready, I think its going to be a lot of fun, lots to learn for sure.
May 10, 2016 10:43:17 #
SDB777 wrote:
45!!! That's about how fast I drive on the interstate!
You're lucky, nothing but clouds here since last night, probably through next month!
Scott (fun stuff) B
You're lucky, nothing but clouds here since last night, probably through next month!
Scott (fun stuff) B
Hi Scott , Its our windy season here , usually things calm down at night but leaves a great deal of dust in the air :| Hope you get some clear skies soon !
May 10, 2016 13:04:17 #
gekko11 wrote:
It was very challenging this morning , the high winds buffeted telescope all over , but a few exposures found a moment of calm . I packed it in when the gusts hit 45mph ,, but it was still fun!
Beautiful shot Steve glad you met the challenge.
Craig
May 10, 2016 13:36:48 #
CraigFair wrote:
Beautiful shot Steve glad you met the challenge.
Craig
Craig
Very much appreciated Craig , I think I may need a focal reducer for solar shots, any recomendations?
May 10, 2016 13:49:27 #
gekko11 wrote:
Very much appreciated Craig , I think I may need a focal reducer for solar shots, any recomendations?
I use the Focal Reducers made by the same company as the Scope.
A Celestron FR is what I use now on my C-9.25".
What Scope are you using now Steve.
Craig
May 10, 2016 14:21:33 #
CraigFair wrote:
I use the Focal Reducers made by the same company as the Scope.
A Celestron FR is what I use now on my C-9.25".
What Scope are you using now Steve.
Craig
A Celestron FR is what I use now on my C-9.25".
What Scope are you using now Steve.
Craig
Meade LX 850ACF14 Meade doesn't have one for it ...apparently they list one but it is not available yet . Im just getting setup with this scope , the transit shot is first light for it
May 10, 2016 15:00:50 #
I didn't know they made Baader film in bed sheet sizes... :lol: :twisted:
When I was trying to get a focal reducer for my Orion G3 camera, I tried cheap, then the most expensive, but the one that works (and works very well for my camera) is Orion's 0.5x focal reducer.
It was a frustrating search...
When I was trying to get a focal reducer for my Orion G3 camera, I tried cheap, then the most expensive, but the one that works (and works very well for my camera) is Orion's 0.5x focal reducer.
It was a frustrating search...
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