May Bank Holliday Weekend Observing?
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May Bank Holliday Weekend Observing?
Just throwing this one out there Dave..
WEATHER PERMITTING,...
Is anyone up for an observing session this (may bank holiday) weekend
at the Burren?
I'd be able to go Saturday & bring the club's 12'' Dob for the members
without scopes.
(If you do have a scope, no matter how small you should bring it!!!)
Maybe those interested in imaging could bring thier cameras, webcams
etc?
We could show the results at the next meeting?
What do ye think!?
WEATHER PERMITTING,...
Is anyone up for an observing session this (may bank holiday) weekend
at the Burren?
I'd be able to go Saturday & bring the club's 12'' Dob for the members
without scopes.
(If you do have a scope, no matter how small you should bring it!!!)
Maybe those interested in imaging could bring thier cameras, webcams
etc?
We could show the results at the next meeting?
What do ye think!?
I'm game, and hopefully I will be able to bring a shiny new piece of equipment
Fri, Sat or Sun night suits me.
Fri, Sat or Sun night suits me.
Mikkel Bo Rasmussen
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+55° 49' 28.38", +12° 4' 8.24"
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Yea, I've been watching the weather and it isnt looking good so far despite the nice Friday morning, if its clear, then we'll go for sure. !
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me, but what a way to go.
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Saturday night migh be better, as we can be better rested before we go.
Anyway, Dave if we do go tonight could you post it here in this thread as well as sending out text messages. (I forgot my mobile today ).
Anyway, Dave if we do go tonight could you post it here in this thread as well as sending out text messages. (I forgot my mobile today ).
Mikkel Bo Rasmussen
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+55° 49' 28.38", +12° 4' 8.24"
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No problem, will do !
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The AstroTrac is looking better than the weather, I can tell you that!
I had hoped to give it a test drive tonight but the weather is miserable.
I had hoped to give it a test drive tonight but the weather is miserable.
Mikkel Bo Rasmussen
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Here it is INSIDE
The AstroTrac w/ polar scope is mounted on a Gitzo 1228 tripod, using a Manfrotto geared head. My Nikon D200 w/ 180mm f/2.8 AF-D lens and right angle finder is sitting on a Linhof ball head. (Note, the tripod is not fully extended so the AstroTrac and camera look rather large, but the tripod has another two lengths of legs to be extended).
The AstroTrac w/ polar scope is mounted on a Gitzo 1228 tripod, using a Manfrotto geared head. My Nikon D200 w/ 180mm f/2.8 AF-D lens and right angle finder is sitting on a Linhof ball head. (Note, the tripod is not fully extended so the AstroTrac and camera look rather large, but the tripod has another two lengths of legs to be extended).
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The Right Angle Viewers come in two flavours -- camera brand (better and more expensive) and generic with a multitude of adapters. I got one of the Nikon brand ones, but I might as well have bought a third party one. The only tricky thing is that now you have to focus TWO places, as the Right Angle thingy also needs to be focused.
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Mikkel Bo Rasmussen
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Very nice Mikkel !!
As for the weather, maybe sunday night is possible??
As for the weather, maybe sunday night is possible??
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Thats the one John, lets hope we get at good night there soon.
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me, but what a way to go.
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me, but what a way to go.