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Fric'n and frac'n Monday night

Last post by terrynak « Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:22 am
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by Thefatkitty » Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:28 am

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Hi all :D

Hope your weekend was good or even clear. Mine was not clear, but my other half completed another orbit around ol' Sol, so that was cause...

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Thanks Mark for sharing.

I need to get out my red Tasco 'frac (or other 'classic' 60mm 'frac) back out.

I'm currently in Hawaii, but didn't bring...

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Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:22 am
Testing a 3" Tasco Newtonian from 1985

Last post by terrynak « Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:12 am
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by terrynak » Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:21 am

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Finally got a scope outside for the first time since April 30th. The scope is a red Tasco 76/700mm Newtonian from 1985 (3T-RB):

The scope...

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Thanks Mark! You are right - the focuser on this scope (and my other Tasco pre-86 scopes with R&P) were solid and smooth. Again, I would like to add...

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Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:12 am
Clear Skies

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:18 am
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by Graeme1858 » Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:41 pm

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Looking good for tonight! Best go start setting up now.

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Hello Graeme. Lots of rain here, but that didn't stop you from achieving some great DSO photos. Thanks Graeme, and the very best of regards....

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:18 am
Well played Anza

Last post by Don Quixote « Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:01 am
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by Bigzmey » Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:50 am

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Last weekend I gambled on iffy weather forecast and got a nice observing session.

Today I went with sure thing : clear night forecast was holding...

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All in all Andrey your batting average at Anza is pretty dang good !

To another night then ! 😊

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Last post by Don Quixote
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:01 am
Too Much Glass

Last post by Don Quixote « Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:49 am
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by Don Quixote » Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:19 pm
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Last night, Thursday, Oct 3-4, Hankmeister and I were at it again in Penfield.

This was our sky:
Screenshot_20191003-220143_Samsung Internet.jpg...

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Nice session and report Mark and congrats on the mystery nebula. Too much glass - no such thing! More like not enough glass. :D I had same dilemma in...
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Last post by Don Quixote
Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:49 am
Observing Report for 29 September 2019 - now that was funny!

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:55 pm
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by kt4hx » Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:10 am

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As with the evening before, after coming on duty I stepped outside to see a clear sky with only a few little clouds off to the west. I didn’t have...

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You did get a couple of views and one new Galaxy, but sorry that your evening was swallowed up by clouds. It is definitely disappointing being...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:55 pm
Observing Report for 21 August 2019 - on the road again

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:39 pm
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by kt4hx » Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:23 am
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I am back on the road for another business trip to the same location I’ve traveled to before at about 5° south latitude. This is my fourth trip here...

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Hi Alan. The best of wishes on your trip to 5° south latitude with the Apertura 6” f/5 Newtonian reflector.

Thank you Marshall. Overall has been a...
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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:39 pm
The Moon, Saturn and clouds

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:44 pm
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by Thefatkitty » Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:44 am

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Hi everyone, hope all is good :D

I've been hoping for some clear skies at least this month. A lot coming up, sky-wise. Thursday night (May 3) the...

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Hi Mark. Thanks for your excellent report and photos of your vintage telescope photos. as us old timers can relate to these old instruments....

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:44 pm
Lunar "X" & "V" and Pineapple Rain

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:03 pm
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by JayTee » Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:33 pm

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According to the schedule we published in the lunar discussion forum, last night showed the display of the lunar X and V.

I setup my new grab & go...

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Hi JT. When the alignments are right, I call it the Neon Pretzel , due to the play off light off of the lunar surfaces. Thanks for your report JT,...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:03 pm
September 2019

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:28 pm
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by Baurice » Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:45 am

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September was wet and cloudy at times but I still managed some interesting photographs. This is the blog entry:

This is the video:

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Hi Philip. A very nice video from you on your September astrophotography work. Thanks for sharing these with us on here Philip, and keep up this...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:28 pm
Clouds in SW Missouri. It's my fault!

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:12 pm
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by madperk » Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:32 am

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After waiting over three weeks, the additional weight for my SkyGuider Pro arrived today. I read the forecast, threw caution to the winds and set up...

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Hi madperk. Don't feel bad, as I haven't purchased any astronomy gear for quite a while, and when I look up lately, all I see is rain too. :lol:

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:12 pm
The Eagle/Spire and Omega nebulae

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:07 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:40 pm
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September 22, 2019

Temp: 17*C
TIme: 8:00 pm to 11:15 pm
Place: Glenlea observatory 25 km south of the city.
Scope: 14.5 DIY dob; Nexus II,...

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Hi Ian. A great report from the Glenlea Observatory and some very nice sketches from you too. Thanks for sharing this with us Ian, and the best of...
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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:07 pm
Binocular Tour and NGC7000

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:47 pm
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by Don Quixote » Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:46 am

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September 27-28, 2019
Rural Dark Site
40.009685,-87.832128
Elevation 670 ft

Pentax 8.5X43
Oberwerk 25X100

2100-0100

Transparency was very good all...

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Hi Mark. A fantastic binoculars report with the Oberwerks 25X100 binoculars from you. Lots of nice objects in your report here. Thanks Mark, and keep...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:47 pm
A few old ones

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:38 pm
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by milanpicard » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:10 am

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Last night it was clear so I went out. I viewed Neptune, which presented a minuscule orb at 300x, though fuzzy. But kinda cool, I love our planets....

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Hello again Milan. It is always fun to re-observe old friends of the night sky. Congratulations on getting Neptune and the the nice globular M2.

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:38 pm
Equinox night

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:36 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:24 pm

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9/22/19

High clouds were playing pica boo all weekend. I took a chance and went on overnight trip to Anza on Sunday. Can’t win if you don’t play. :D...

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Hi Andrey. A superlative report from the Anza dark sky site. And, you have a nice catch of excellent NGC objects. Thanks for your report Andrey, and...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:36 pm
Oh the difference!!!

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:16 pm
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by goldstar » Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:38 pm

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I live and do AP on the EDGE of the Adirondak Park in Plattsburgh.It's a Bortle 5-6 area which many of you will consider an utter luxury!
The...

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Hi Paul. A great report on a great night, and an excellent photo of the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory.

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:16 pm
Comet Africano and faint fuzzies through the 25x100 binoss

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:11 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:48 pm

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Hello friends,

as my first posting I am putting on you the observing session of the 21st September:

The comet has been spotted with my hand held...

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Hi JG. Thanks for a great on Comet Africano, even without the tail, as well as several interesting faint fuzzy objects..

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:11 pm
MrShorty's first winter dark site visit

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:08 pm
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by MrShorty » Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:25 am

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I was going to call this the last summer dark site visit, but it was just so cold (upper 20's F), and frosty, and a little breezy (that lets the cold...

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Hi Mr. Shorty. Thanks for you fun read observing report, and the best of wishes for more dark sky observing opportunities.

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:08 pm
Visit to Observatory

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:05 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:23 pm

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The night looked promising so I drove the the U of M observatory site and set up to bang off a few dozen images of M31 and its attendant satellites....

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Hi Ian. Sorry to come in late, as I am still catching up here on TSS. Great photos of the observatory and also your images. Thanks for sharing these...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:05 pm
StarLog 9/21/2019 - Impromptu Star Party

Last post by Makuser « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:00 pm
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by avid.astronomer » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:15 pm

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I spent most of today in Houston, just enjoying the day with my wife. The day was nice, but partly cloudy all day and I had no real plans to observe...

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Hi Tom. Sorry to come in so late. You have some great photos from the Star Party, and Mark's observatory. Thanks for your report Tom, and keep...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:00 pm
Best Night Sky Events of October 2019

Last post by Markmjm « Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:09 am
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by Makuser » Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:34 pm

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Here is the latest report from Starry Night Software, at Space.com. It provides information on several interesting observing opportunities throughout...

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Thanks for the heads up. Lots of interesting things to check out. 😊

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Last post by Markmjm
Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:09 am
Two comets in one evening

Last post by milanpicard « Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:01 am
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by milanpicard » Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:34 pm

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So here is my first report here, such as it is. I went out on the balcony to catch the Africano comet at 9.8 mag. Haven't been out for months. :(
It...

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Whaa? 😊never heard about such a thing. Intriguing, though more equipment on that crowded balcony with bbaby diaper smell is kinda impossible.😁but...

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Last post by milanpicard
Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:01 am
Attempted Obs of Comet 2I/Borisov [AKA Borisov 2019 Q4 /]

Last post by OzEclipse « Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:36 pm
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by OzEclipse » Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:56 am

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On Tuesday September 24 at 945 UT I had a look for comet Borisov with Orion 15x63 binocs. It was easily located that night but whether I used direct...

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Making silly mistakes is normal.
Admitting it makes an observer a great observer.

Thanks John & Michael. I had a birthday recently and as my...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:36 pm
Just teasing my 6 inch Achro, but she struck back!

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:08 pm
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by John Baars » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:16 am

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Last evening the atmosphere seemed clear and dry, so I went out with my new' telescope, the 150 f/5 Skytraveller.

Earlier that morning I had...

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Nice session John, with a good set of doubles in the mix! :) I am glad your 150ST working for you. My Celestron tween of yours is certainly a keeper.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:08 pm
Jupiter-moons

Last post by bladekeeper « Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:32 pm
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by JCINGA » Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:53 am

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So let me apologize if my format is not in line. But this is exciting and wanted to post ASAP so anyone else can enjoy.

Right now looking at...

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Nice! Jupiter and entourage always put up a good show! :)

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:32 pm

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