Bagged Neptune tonight.
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Bagged Neptune tonight.
Hello all, just wanted to say I was able to find and see Neptune this evening prior to the clouds rolling in. Thanks to stellarium and Venus being close by I was able to see this rare sight. I saw the planet as a small blue dot at 75x and was able to see this as a small blue disk at 202x magnification. Ill consider this a win for this week.
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
Excellent!
It was a superb alignment of planets !
It was a superb alignment of planets !
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
A win indeed! Congratulations!
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
Congratulations on seeing Neptune!
What telescope and eyepiece were you using?
What telescope and eyepiece were you using?
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
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Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
Hey there, I was using an Orion Starblast 6i. Had my 10mm eyepiece which made it appear like a small blue dot. Definitely looked different than other nearby stars. Then I moved to my 3.7mm eyepiece which enhanced the image to a fuzzy gray blue disk. Probably need a better high resolution eyepiece for clarity.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:45 am Congratulations on seeing Neptune!
What telescope and eyepiece were you using?
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
Actually that's pretty darn good for 6" f5 dob . Probably about as good as it gets!
You should be quite happy. And from your description I am pretty sure you did indeed see Neptune.
You should be quite happy. And from your description I am pretty sure you did indeed see Neptune.
Tom
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
I’m pretty content at this point, it’s been a challenge trying to find this planet. I saw it Monday as well but the glare from Venus was so bright that the conditions were poor, so I tried last night with success.UlteriorModem wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:19 pm Actually that's pretty darn good for 6" f5 dob. Probably about as good as it gets!
You should be quite happy. And from your description I am pretty sure you did indeed see Neptune.
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
The telescope has a focal ratio ofmlecaros86 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:59 amHey there, I was using an Orion Starblast 6i. Had my 10mm eyepiece which made it appear like a small blue dot. Definitely looked different than other nearby stars. Then I moved to my 3.7mm eyepiece which enhanced the image to a fuzzy gray blue disk. Probably need a better high resolution eyepiece for clarity.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:45 am Congratulations on seeing Neptune!
What telescope and eyepiece were you using?
If the skies are very stable your 3.7mm (what brand is it?) will work but not often.
You will start blurring things out with to much magnification and possibly have to deal with more eye floaters as the exit pupil shrinks.
Gabrielle
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
I was using the Orion Epic ED-2 eyepiece wide-view. It was okay. I appreciate the advice and will look into a 5mm eyepiece as well. The sky’s were not very stable and I live close to a major city.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:14 pmThe telescope has a focal ratio ofmlecaros86 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:59 amHey there, I was using an Orion Starblast 6i. Had my 10mm eyepiece which made it appear like a small blue dot. Definitely looked different than other nearby stars. Then I moved to my 3.7mm eyepiece which enhanced the image to a fuzzy gray blue disk. Probably need a better high resolution eyepiece for clarity.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:45 am Congratulations on seeing Neptune!
What telescope and eyepiece were you using?f/ 5 so a 5mm eyepiece will be your best resolution/ exit pupil for very high power viewing.
If the skies are very stable your 3.7mm (what brand is it?) will work but not often.
You will start blurring things out with to much magnification and possibly have to deal with more eye floaters as the exit pupil shrinks.
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
I have found the Orion Epic to be reasonably decent on axis but really start to degrade the view as you move to the edge of field.
Depending on your budget I would look at the Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces or Meade HD-60 (same eyepieces so go for cheapest price) a true 60°AFOV (the Epic is closer to 55°) and they work well with Newtonian telescopes.
Depending on your budget I would look at the Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces or Meade HD-60 (same eyepieces so go for cheapest price) a true 60°
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
You are awesome! This is great information. I’m going to look into these eyepieces. Thank you so much.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:47 pm I have found the Orion Epic to be reasonably decent on axis but really start to degrade the view as you move to the edge of field.
Depending on your budget I would look at the Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces or Meade HD-60 (same eyepieces so go for cheapest price) a true 60° AFOV (the Epic is closer to 55°) and they work well with Newtonian telescopes.
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Re: Bagged Neptune tonight.
Nice catch, congrats!
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Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
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Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
Observing: DSOs: 3106 (Completed: Messier, Herschel 1, 2, 3. In progress: H2,500: 2180, S110: 77). Doubles: 2437, Comets: 34, Asteroids: 257
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