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Observing Saturn with two scopes

Last post by helicon « Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:06 pm
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by StarBru » Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:39 pm

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This last Saturday night the sky was clear, so I decided to observe through two of my smaller scopes: a classic 60mm F/15 Jason #313 refractor on its...

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Good session. I second Bigzmey's idea about stepping down the aperture. If you can get the focal length to f8-f/10 that should be helpful. I haven't...

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Last post by helicon
Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:06 pm
observation Jupiter, 11-4-23 and 11-5-23.

Last post by messier 111 « Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:35 pm
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by messier 111 » Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:58 am

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observation Jupiter, 11-4-23 and 11-5-23.

the sky was not really good at first glance. Visually speaking to the naked eye.
but at the eyepice wow....

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For me, Jupiter looks great as a small orb with only the two main cloud bands visible. Maybe the GRS if I’m lucky!
Your magnificent views and...

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Last post by messier 111
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:35 pm
A Short Visual Report From an Imaging Guy

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:33 pm
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by Juno16 » Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:33 pm

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Hey all,

Like the title says. I rarely take a scope out for a visual spin. But, visual is how I started and even though I want to get out to view...

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Hi Alan,

The somewhat unplanned trip out back was a lot of fun. Just common targets, but lots of fun to see them live again (well, you know what I...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:33 pm
Meteor Captured on my WyzeCam, aka the ScopeCam

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm
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by AstroBee » Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:36 am

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I have a WyzeCam mounted on the top dovetail bar on my scope and pointed towards the area I'm imaging. It works out great because I'm able to see...

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A interesting view.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm
Binocular session, the comet, and the planets

Last post by JayTee « Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:02 am
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by Bigzmey » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:04 am

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12/26/2021

Location: home, Bortle 6.0. Equipment: Orion Little Giant II 15x70 binoculars, free hand.

After week of clouds the sky cleared up...

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Hi alain31 you are a little bit late to the show on this event. It occurred in 2021. But I'm sure Bigzmey very much appreciates your comments.

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:02 am
Morning session at Anza with Space X Falcon 9 launch.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:18 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:28 am

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10/21/2023

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 4.0.

Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT on SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount.

EPs:
Pentax XW 10mm, 70...

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Thanks Mark!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:18 pm
International Observe The Moon Night Anyone?

Last post by helicon « Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:40 am
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by Unitron48 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:28 pm

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NASA declares an International Observe the Moon (IOTM) night every year. Per NASA, International Observe the Moon Night occurs annually in September...

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You gave it a truly commendable effort Dave! Sorry things didn't work out for you. I had no idea it was IOTM either. I usually spend most of my time...

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Last post by helicon
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:40 am
SBAU campout

Last post by SkyHiker « Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:01 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:52 pm

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I just got back from the campout by lake Cachuma by our club the SBAU (SB Astronomical Unit). I arrived on Friday afternoon and found a backward...

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A very nice report, thanks.
Good to read there is no cone error.
Congratulations on the VROD!

Actually there is a slight cone error due to the...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:01 pm
Observing Report for 18 October 2023 - a simple galaxy hunt

Last post by kt4hx « Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:33 am
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by kt4hx » Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:03 pm

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I made a quick (one night) trip over to our dark site house to take care of a couple of chores related to our well-water system there. It had been a...

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Congratulations on the VROD!
You went as deep as 14.6, amazing!
As always a very nice report!

Thank you John, much appreciated.

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Last post by kt4hx
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:33 am
Partial Solar Eclipse at Anza

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:11 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:17 am

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10/13/2023

Location: Anza desert dark site

Equipment: eclipse eyeglasses, Meade 80ST achro with projection setup on SW Skytee 2 manual mount....

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Thanks John!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:11 pm
Pisces and Cetus galaxies

Last post by John Baars « Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:21 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:06 am

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10/13/2023

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 4.0.

Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT on SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount.

EPs:
Pentax XW 10mm, 70...

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You did a good job mixing and matching!
Congratulations on your VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:21 pm
Observing Report: Solar Eclipse 10/14/2023

Last post by John Baars « Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:44 pm
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by StarBru » Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:34 pm

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Here in Casa Grande, Arizona we saw only a partial eclipse. I set up my telescopes that have solar filters on my Twilight II mount: my 80mm f/5 ST...

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Always a nice experience, together with you grandchildren. Thanks for you report, You've got nice granddaughters!
Congratulations on the VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:44 pm
My experience of the Solar Eclipse

Last post by John Baars « Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:39 pm
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by Shelby » Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:01 am

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I had the honor of being able to experience today's solar eclipse. From my location, it was only a partial eclipse with about 75% coverage, but it...

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Very , very nice report. Thanks!
Congratulations on your VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:39 pm
Naked Eye Eclipse Notes

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:31 pm
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by helicon » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:22 pm

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Around 8:45 AM PDT I noticed that the annular eclipse was scheduled to start at 9:13 and continue until 9:25 am.

Since the sky was partly overcast...

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Same here. Rain on and off all day. There really wasnt anything to see. You just noticed that for a little while it was darker.

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:31 pm
Fall Galaxies

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:19 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:42 pm

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10/06/2023

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 4.0.

Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT on SW SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount.

EPs:
Pentax XW 10mm,...

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Great report!
Nice Galaxy-peeling with a great instrument.
Congratulations on your VROD!

Congratulations on the well deserved VROD Bigz!...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:19 pm
Observing Report: Guests, Upgrades, & Double Stars

Last post by StarBru « Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:24 pm
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by jrkirkham » Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:32 pm

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:alien:

I haven’t had a chance to be out much for the past two weeks, but a lot has happened. Here are some highlights:

GUESTS: My observatory had...

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Thanks for this observing report (and the image of the Pleiades also)!

Congrats on receiving the APOD!

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Last post by StarBru
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:24 pm
Oct 9, 2023 Shorty

Last post by John Baars « Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:23 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:33 pm

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Woke up surprisingly refreshed about 0230 today and the Windy sat pic showed me between two east-west cloud bands, so I figured, Why not? But I...

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Very nice! Congratulations on the VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:23 pm
September full report

Last post by Baurice « Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:26 am

by Baurice » Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:26 am

#astronomy blog entry for September is now complete:

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:26 am
Observing Report for 03 October 2023 - short but sweet

Last post by kt4hx « Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:56 pm
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by kt4hx » Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:42 am

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Mary and I took a road trip back to Indiana (our home state) for about a week to visit family and attend a wedding. We stayed with her sister, and...

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Well done, Alan! We've missed your outstanding reports! Congrats on your VROD!!

Dave

Thank you Dave. While it was simple and short, the...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:56 pm
September Video

Last post by Baurice « Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:41 am

by Baurice » Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:41 am

September video with Pictures of Matchstick Men by Strange Hobby:

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Last post by Baurice
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:41 am
Observing Report for September 29/30

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:09 am
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by jrkirkham » Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:46 pm

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SCENE 1:
Friday night as amazing in West Central Illinois. The sky was clear. The temperature hovered around 70F (21C). The air was dry. Smoke from...

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Well done Rob, with some nice doubles action, plus a fantastic image of Jupiter. Congrats on the well deserved VROD.

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:09 am
September Summary

Last post by Baurice « Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:20 pm

by Baurice » Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:20 pm

My September summary of photos and observations is finally ready:

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Last post by Baurice
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:20 pm
Comets, asteroids, and Fornax galaxies

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:54 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:58 am

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09/24/2023

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 4.0.

Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT on SW SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount.

EPs:
Pentax XW 10mm,...

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Thanks Joe and Dave!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:54 pm
Second Light for EQ6-R Pro Mount

Last post by StarBru « Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:00 am
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by StarBru » Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:15 am

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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Where: My backyard in Arizona

Meade 127mn f/9.3 refractor on Skywatcher EQ6R-PRO w/WiFi
Meade 25mm, 18mm, 12mm, 9mm,...

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Well done!
A small investment of time in the manual and some guts save the nights to come during the rest of your observing career. The nice thing...

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Last post by StarBru
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:00 am
EQ6R-Pro frustrating First Light

Last post by jrkirkham « Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:23 am
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by StarBru » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:28 pm

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Date: September 23, 2023
Time: 1530, Temperature is 97° F (36° C)
According to the Nightshift app, tonight will be an excellent night for stargazing....

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Oops, I read your posts in backward order. All's well that ends well. It always takes me forever to get comfortable with a new mount.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:23 am

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