Looking forward to your hands-on report. Craig ... weekend. We'll be going to a dark(er) location in the southern part of Belgium, and it's going to be quite...
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Hi, just in from a long weekend in the relatively dark southern part of Belgium (the "Ardennes"). Unfortunately, the weather wasn't really what I was hoping...
... Belgium (the "Ardennes"). ... clear skies on Saturday-evening, but only for a couple of hours. Clouded out for the rest of the night, and same thing on...
My tripod as well has only 1/4" screw, so I found a Manfrotto part. Have a Google search on "manfrotto 148kn" and you will get it. Sold in France by pack of 5...
Must be cloudy everywhere like it has been in Georgia for the past month. My astrotrac is under the Christmas tree so hopefully it clears up by the end of the...
Yep, cloudy here. My AstroTracs are in their cases, waiting for another clear night. Just finished renovating a Mak-Newt Astrograph. Can't wait to try it out...
... How heavy is that critter? I have been doing the math with my Manfrotto 410 (11lbs) and ball head (forget the model #) which supports 13lbs. It turns out...
Hi all Have just uploaded 4 images to my photo album 'Paul'. M31, M45, M42 and M38 regions. These were done from 2200m on La Palma last dark moon. All taken...
The Mak Newt, with one of my Canon DSLR's on board, weighs in at about 17 Lbs.. Fortunately, the head holding my TT320X supports over 80 Lbs, so the weak point...
I saw it Mike a while back and was impressed. Especially with the machining needed to make it. Maybe with metal prices coming down it won't cost a minor...
In SC rat across the Savannah "Riva" from Augusta, GA it's been purty cloudy this week until today when the front finally got thru and the Gulf low went...
very nice pictures paul! congratulations. you must have had a wonderfull time on the island. thanks for sharing your images. merry christmas to you rainer ... ...
Those are very nice! I haven't seen the M38 and friends shot before - looks very nice. Star clusters are often hard to do in my opinion (nicely anyway). Tim...
Is there anything better than setting up your Astrotrac in the sunset and waiting for darkness under a crystal clear sky?? To have your kit ready and be out in...
Thanks Paul, It seems a shame that under our cloudy conditions over here...those moments only seem to make an appearance once or twice a month! Best skies Gain...
Gain, There is no mention of the hot wassail necessary for warming-up purposes!! Good thread, BTW. The silhouette tells it all. I enjoy going to your site if...
Now why didn't I think of that Perry!!!. Some hot wassail poured from head to toe would have been a life saver that evening. It was extremely cold with what...
Gain Asked: "Are there any other Astrotracs out there???" Just wait till Richard finds out - or have he and Martin already been there?? An inspiring and...
Gain, I visited your web site yesterday for the first time and I must just say to you that some of your photography (not just astro) is truly stunning! Some...
David Said: Glad to hear you were battling the elements (as usual?) to get it but you'll learn!!. Funny that...When I returned home with frozen fingers, Adele...
Thanks Tim for your compliment (blushing with red - ish face). Good Photography tip>> When a good picture comes your way. Take it! Thanks for looking. Keep...
My older version AstroTrac was in a hard shell case which seems to have been lost by the airline I flew with last weekend. I still have the polarscope which I...
... Thanks. I have had problems every once in a while making sure that my polar scope was properly seated while fumbling around in the dark. Although the cost...
I'd just like to say thanks to Richard and the Astrotrac staff for their excellent customer service, second to none. Always helpful, speedy and efficient. I...
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