cosmic dave Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The scope is set up and the sky is clear so I am going to do my first mars obs of the year tonight, there is also a chance of seeing the northern lights acording to the weatherman they say you could see them from yorkshire last night !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Skies are clear here in Cranwell, have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Skies are clear here in Cranwell, have a good time! Cheers thanks for the heads up ! at least I know we have no cloud coming this way yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I hope you see the Aurora Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Good luck Dave , I'm stuck at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Good luck Dave , I'm stuck at work. Cheers Guys, its actually not to cold out there at the moment, I suppose the sea air is keeping the frost at bay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 How did you get on, any aurora activity last night, I was out for a few hours last night hoping to see some, but no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 No aurora unfortunately, good view of mars polar cap (took a good 20 Min's to see it) very dewy, 2 degrees no frost but damp, I am wondering if I should keep all my hardware outside in the shed/observatory and run a dehumidifier permanently ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Some one suggested somwhere (might be here or on SGL) that you buy a decent scope cover and then run a 20watt light bulb under it, apparently keeps the dew off and the electric bill down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 mmmm its a thought, I was outside last night and with the neighbours lights on and off and the old peoples home behind us had the reception lights on, got to thinking if I really waterproofed that old shed and made a lightweight detachable roof I could be comfy and away from all that stray light and dew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sounds like a project, good luck with that, be sure to put some pics up if you go ahead and build your obsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Its would be nice, the shed I have got in mind is the one one my dad (who has since past away) gave me to house my 60mm tasco scope back in 1986 ! It used to be in Lincoln (I used to live there) but I cut it up and moved it over here and rebuilt it ! Its small but solid and I'm sure my old man would be happy to see a scope back in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm sure he would Dave, an observatory is the way to go, really cuts down on your set up time, and cuts out the dreaded light pollution glow and security lights etc. And above all kkeps you a little bit warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just got to think how to make the roof now Mick. Perhaps a spring project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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