M. Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) I am now a dark site member it seems;) Edited July 2, 2015 by M__ tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I am now a dark site member it seems;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I've started to log some of the interesting satellites or 'space junk' too, early morning got a glimpse of the spent rocket body 2219. I did attempt to get a good view through the telescope when it shot past Vega, but did easily see it with the naked eye. Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I've started to log some of the interesting satellites or 'space junk' too, early morning got a glimpse of the spent rocket body 2219. I did attempt to get a good view through the telescope when it shot past Vega, but did easily see it with the naked eye. Nice idea After seeing shape and form to the ISS the other week, I would be interested to know of any other satellites with a shape that could be made out through a scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I use the sky guide app on iPad. I'm guessing a lot use it here too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Just back from a long view of Saturn, now having spent some time with the C8; I've now mastered the tracking..... well I'm getting better:) I did find myself getting the most clarity whilst using the 16mm (125x) over the 10mm Hyperion (200x) I'm thinking 160x mag would have been a good trade off between the two, so looks like my shopping list is getting bigger for this weekend. I'm finding the hobby very rewarding and addicting so far I need to get myself a support made and get to the Belper dark site! It looks like a few stacked milk crates will have to make do, needs must and all that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Don't think I have the budget to upgrade to 2" I had a trip to local shop earlier and picked up another low cost Meade plössl 40mm, and a lumicon filter (perhaps for future use) I think I'm going to make the switch to 2" when the missus gets a scope. It's like, too much stuff to buy and the list only grows..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M. Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 ^ much needed grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Just back from a long view of Saturn, now having spent some time with the C8; I've now mastered the tracking..... well I'm getting better:)I did find myself getting the most clarity whilst using the 16mm (125x) over the 10mm Hyperion (200x) I'm thinking 160x mag would have been a good trade off between the two, so looks like my shopping list is getting bigger for this weekend. I'm finding the hobby very rewarding and addicting so far I need to get myself a support made and get to the Belper dark site! It looks like a few stacked milk crates will have to make do, needs must and all that haha 200x might have been a bit to much. Saturn is quite low and if the seeing isn't brilliant you'll just magnify the atmospherics. Brantuk and M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 I agree, I'm looking at 12 or 13mm eyepieces at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 The moon looks fantastic at 3 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 I think I'm suffering from corrector plate misting, it's a first for me! I think I may invest in a dew shield of sorts. I refuse to go powered, keeping this scope old school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Camping mats cut to the correct length and velcro placed along one side to secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I am guessing this is a cheaper way over buying a branded one, or do they work just as good if not better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Lots of people use them, and yes a lot cheaper then the branded ones and I think they work just as good. Of course you cannot beat a proper dew controller and dew strip but then you need a battery as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I am trying to avoid the temptation of powered gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 SCT corrector plates are dew magnets. If you make one from camping mat then ideally make its length at least 1.5x the diameter to be effective. On the dampest nights the corrector will still dew up eventually. A low powered 12v hair dryer blown gently over the corrector can sometimes provide a quick temporary fix to keep you observing a little longer. If you find the home made one is not working well enough, then the heated dew shields are the best in my opinion. But of course, you then need wires a dew controller and a battery. Try the cheap home made version, but if it isn't good enough then invest in one of these and the other paraphernalia mentioned above... http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dew-prevention/astrozap-flexi-heat-dew-shields.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks, I will look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 In other news, my B&W case is here. Its a small hard case but the hyperion fits in perfectly, I like that it comes with adjustable velcro dividers too. I will get some images up here and in the other thread in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M. Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Building up a small collection now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 A working finder scope is next on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Well, I'm just back in from a quick viewing, was very clear until a huge cloud came over! Anyways, the Hyperion 13mm seems a good between sizes and the magnification on Saturn was much easier to focus over the 10mm. I'm happy with it, just waiting for the shorter days and my first visit to a dark site to really put the eyepieces to the test. Edited July 9, 2015 by M__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Got M31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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