My queries are based on the fact I have decided there is no way I can see much of anything in a usually orange
The fault is not with my binos. I love them, but I am just wondering how you yourselves get around suburban or urban
Not in the least, Gabby. I need some sort of baffle.
Excellent Michael, thank you. Your reference helps me with my situation. I had the very same issues when I had my 10"helicon wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:27 pm I manage, though the LP is worse now than it was in 2012, when I started up in the hobby again. Aperture is a bit helpful with fainter objects. In my Bortle 6/7 skies I was able to see M81 and M82 as well as NGC 4565 last night - three of my favorite galaxies. I couldn't see M51 because it was right at the zenith (the Bermuda triangle for Dobs as it is very hard to maneuver the scope).
I understand the materials you are speaking of, but I can't picture the construction. Do you have a link or picture? Is it like a pup tent?Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:53 pm Some black tarping and PVC/ ABS plastic piping can be used to make light shields so you can become more ark adapted.
I sent a PMBuckethead 2.0 wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:57 pmI understand the materials you are speaking of, but I can't picture the construction. Do you have a link or picture? Is it like a pup tent?Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:53 pm Some black tarping and PVC/ ABS plastic piping can be used to make light shields so you can become more ark adapted.
Duly receivedLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 7:20 pmI sent a PMBuckethead 2.0 wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:57 pmI understand the materials you are speaking of, but I can't picture the construction. Do you have a link or picture? Is it like a pup tent?Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:53 pm Some black tarping and PVC/ ABS plastic piping can be used to make light shields so you can become more ark adapted.
Check my gallery. I've modified the design. but it's a basic idea. And I use black shower curtains - very quiet and light weight.Buckethead 2.0 wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:57 pmI understand the materials you are speaking of, but I can't picture the construction. Do you have a link or picture? Is it like a pup tent?Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 6:53 pm Some black tarping and PVC/ ABS plastic piping can be used to make light shields so you can become more ark adapted.
Now, how will I ever find my way home without your pizza beacon?JayTee wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 10:30 pm Where I live, I have found that observing after midnight which means after most folks have gone to bed and turned off a significant portion of their house lights, I typically get a half magnitude gain in my NELM.
It doesn't sound like much but it does help.
Cheers,
JT
To be clear, not you Jay. I meant the guy two houses down the street.Buckethead 2.0 wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 12:47 amNow, how will I ever find my way home without your pizza beacon?JayTee wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 10:30 pm Where I live, I have found that observing after midnight which means after most folks have gone to bed and turned off a significant portion of their house lights, I typically get a half magnitude gain in my NELM.
It doesn't sound like much but it does help.
Cheers,
JT
This d****** leaves his porch light on all night.
Thank you Carole. My older sister is named Carol.carastro wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 5:43 am I am in the suburbs of London UK, Bortle 8 and it sucks. These days I don't do much in the way of observing, naked eye I can only see the most major stars.
I do imaging and find that narrowband works well for the "brighter" targets, so I take myself off to darker skies (Bortle 4) about an hours drive away where I can do so much more, on a regular basis, though with the coronavirus lockdown rules that currently isn't happening.
Carole
I feel for you there Carol my Village iscarastro wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 5:43 am I am in the suburbs of London UK, Bortle 8 and it sucks. These days I don't do much in the way of observing, naked eye I can only see the most major stars.
I do imaging and find that narrowband works well for the "brighter" targets, so I take myself off to darker skies (Bortle 4) about an hours drive away where I can do so much more, on a regular basis, though with the coronavirus lockdown rules that currently isn't happening.
Carole
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