Members' observations, Things we see through our humble 'scopes... |
Members' observations, Things we see through our humble 'scopes... |
Mar 4 2009, 11:46 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
Gorgeous clear night in Kendal tonight, the Moon looked spectacular in my 4.5" scope. Took some pix, didn't turn out too bad...
Saturn looked really nice too, with at least 3 of the "other" moons visible. -------------------- |
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Sep 19 2010, 12:28 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
I'm facing SUCH a dilemma re this solar scope.. I can see now why people get addicted to solar observing - there's literally something new to see EVERY time you look at the Sun, some new prominence, or detail on the surface, and that thrill of looking at our own friendly neighbourhood star and seeing it in all its fiery glory and beauty is just incredible... but yep, they are pricey, and with the current economic climate here in the UK (chilly with 1000% chance of frostbite next month) I can't really justify going out and buying one. But I want one soooooooo bad!!
Re Uranus - I spotted it myself the other night, with my trusty 4.5" Tasco, and I was quite taken back by how beautiful its subtle green-blue colour was as I looked at it, so very different to the stars beyond it. It looked, literally, other-worldly. Very impressed, and even a little moved, I have to be honest. -------------------- |
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