Astronomy Thread

[Nally Stand]

Gentleman Tony.

You have one yourself? Serious amount of research needs done before buying!

[Tony Baloney]

Gentleman Tony.

You have one yourself? Serious amount of research needs done before buying!

I have a really old Tasco that I got for my birthday about 20 years ago and took it up from the home place a few weeks ago to give to the eldest but the field of view is so small and the mount so lightweight that it's hard to maintain any focus on even something as big as the moon. I'm seriously considering investing in a new one but not crazy money either*. I'd say the night skies of the past few weeks have seen sales shoot up!

*But I also want to buy an iPad and the missus won't let me I've decided I can't buy both.

[Nally Stand]

Gentleman Tony.

You have one yourself? Serious amount of research needs done before buying!

I have a really old Tasco that I got for my birthday about 20 years ago and took it up from the home place a few weeks ago to give to the eldest but the field of view is so small and the mount so lightweight that it's hard to maintain any focus on even something as big as the moon. I'm seriously considering investing in a new one but not crazy money either*. I'd say the night skies of the past few weeks have seen sales shoot up!

*But I also want to buy an iPad and the missus won't let me I've decided I can't buy both.

Buy the telescope and then insist that it needs the google skymap app on ipad to for it to work. I'm like an agony uncle.

No idea which to go for. Been reading up on them on and off for months, but in fairness, that's probably going to be the way it'll be for a good few months yet!

[Tony Baloney]

Gentleman Tony.

You have one yourself? Serious amount of research needs done before buying!

I have a really old Tasco that I got for my birthday about 20 years ago and took it up from the home place a few weeks ago to give to the eldest but the field of view is so small and the mount so lightweight that it's hard to maintain any focus on even something as big as the moon. I'm seriously considering investing in a new one but not crazy money either*. I'd say the night skies of the past few weeks have seen sales shoot up!

*But I also want to buy an iPad and the missus won't let me I've decided I can't buy both.

Buy the telescope and then insist that it needs the google skymap app on ipad to for it to work. I'm like an agony uncle.

No idea which to go for. Been reading up on them on and off for months, but in fairness, that's probably going to be the way it'll be for a good few months yet!

We're man, it's what we do! That's why we don't have wardrobes full of clothes and shoes we don't wear. Take your time, choose carefully and use it when you buy it. It's genetically pre-destined that you spend months researching every possibility.

I've already been spending ages working out various iPad permutations and I don't have that many choices!

[Lecale2]

I took this on Monday night.

[ludermor]

Did you leave the lense cover on?

[Tony Baloney]

Did you leave the lense cover on?

[Hardy]

Did you leave the lense cover on?

Retort of the month.

[Lecale2]

Jesus boys that's fine photograph of the new Moon over belfast.

[ludermor]

Jesus boys that's fine photograph of the new Moon over belfast.

Ah im kidding, it is a cool photo.

[Dougal Maguire]

Just after seeing the International Space Station cross the sky there.

[Sandino]

I see some people had great views of the Northern Lights last night did any one mange to see them. Posible views tonight also I think.

[orangeman]

I see some people had great views of the Northern Lights last night did any one mange to see them. Posible views tonight also I think.

What time and where's the best place to go to ?

[ONeill]

Had a good go on a GTX-70 recently, including tonight. http://www.amazon.com/Meade-ETX70AT-Telescope-Tripod-Software/dp/B00005ATSR

It's fine for constellations and the moon but perhaps not strong/sharp enough for planets.

[ONeill]

How wrong I was. Took the scope out for a lookaround tonight and noticed Saturn was lurking due south. Managed to get the eye pieces lined up and it blew my mind - the rings were as clear as day. Great personal moment. It can only happen the first time once.