I have my doubts. They had 16 years to get us back to the moon and they couldn't, but now, in the next 19 years, they are supposedly going to Mars. ...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 15, 2011 5:03 pm
Hi Heather Thanks for posting – it sounds fantastic! Adrian From: nastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Evoleuna Sent: 15...
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Evoleuna
heathernallie
Sep 15, 2011 5:01 pm
Hi Nastro I thought id bring this to the attention to the news group The odeon at the metro centre having a IMAX film festival included in the showcase is the...
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Bob Scott
bmgscott
Sep 15, 2011 3:35 pm
Hi Adrian  I would have loved a look at M 101 for the super nova but with all these clouds it's been impossible. BTW John Hendry imaged M101 just before the...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 15, 2011 3:24 pm
don't know what happened to the spelling but i'm sure you all know what i meant cheers malcolm ======================================== Message Received: Sep...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 15, 2011 3:14 pm
hi all here is an image of comet garradd taken last night. i took it with my astrotrac my 20Da and my 400mm lens, it is three 2 minute exposurers and darks...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 15, 2011 12:12 pm
Hi again, It was good to finally get some time with the telescope last night. I went with the objectives of seeing Comet Garradd and the SN2011fe in M101. I ...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 15, 2011 12:37 am
Hi everyone Got some great pictures this evening but I'll just post this one for now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajannetta/6148829266 Regards, Adrian ... Dr...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 14, 2011 6:56 pm
Me and Emma are leaving now. See you all at Hauxley! From: nastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of malcolm robinson Sent: 14...
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Robert Mcintosh
beadservice...
Sep 14, 2011 5:22 pm
Hi Adrian,  I'll be turning up.  Regards  Robert From: Adrian Jannetta <adrian@...> To: nastro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, 14 September...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 14, 2011 5:01 pm
thats a first ======================================== Message Received: Sep 14 2011, 03:36 PM From: "Adrian Jannetta" To: nastro@yahoogroups.com Cc: Subject:...
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Dave Scott
dscottmobile
Sep 14, 2011 3:16 pm
Cool. I'll be there if it's on. For the benefit of those who have not been out observing much before, we should also tempt you out with news that we should...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 14, 2011 2:30 pm
You beat me to it! From: nastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of malcolm robinson Sent: 14 September 2011 15:25 To: nastro Subject:...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 14, 2011 2:27 pm
Hi everyone, There's a reasonable chance of clear sky tonight so I propose meeting at Hauxley to do a bit of observing. About 8.30pm I think. Anyone want to ...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 14, 2011 2:25 pm
bonjour if the wind drops and stays clear is anyone up for a few hours at hauxley tonight cheers malcolm...
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Bob Scott
bmgscott
Sep 12, 2011 2:32 pm
Hi Malcolm  It has been terrible weather over the past few months let's hope for some clear skies in the near future.  Cheers Bob From: malcolm robinson...
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Bob Scott
bmgscott
Sep 12, 2011 2:29 pm
Hi Tim  I know the problem with remembering what goes where with this wide field set up I have PHD guiding, Skymap Pro and  Nebulosity plus two ccd camera's...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 12, 2011 9:51 am
hi all sounds familiar tim thats why mine got sold and i moved oner to the dark side. keep at it mate i'm sure it will work,well done bob that a nice image. ...
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Tim Kent
timgkent
Sep 12, 2011 8:04 am
Well done Bob, a good strong image despite Mr Moon!! Your tracking seems to be very good for the 6min subs. I was out Saturday but had the old...
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Bob Scott
bmgscott
Sep 11, 2011 5:40 pm
Hi Robert  It was poor conditions for imaging Galaxies with the big moon around but I was keen to try out the gear. I am pleased you got out to view Jupiter...
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Robert Mcintosh
beadservice...
Sep 11, 2011 4:28 pm
Hi Bob, Â Debbie & I thought your picture was fab. You can make out the whole disc of the galaxy. Â I got lovely views of Jupiter and 4 moons last night...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 11, 2011 4:07 pm
Hi Bob Great picture of the Andromeda Galaxy - love it! Have tried M101 and the supernova yet? Cheers, Adrian From: nastro@yahoogroups.com...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 11, 2011 4:04 pm
Hi folks Please don't click on the link sent by "David Tyler" in an earlier email. Without investigating it further, the email looks like spam or something ...
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Bob Scott
bmgscott
Sep 11, 2011 11:09 am
Hi all  I wanted to test out my equipment with the new observatory so for all there was a full moon out I had a try for M31 as it is bright the moon was...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 9, 2011 6:47 pm
http://www.spaceweather.com/ Watch out for Northern Lights tonight! Geomagnetic storm in progress NOW! Watch the "current auroral oval" intensity over the UK...
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Emma
moth_lady
Sep 3, 2011 10:44 pm
New for the website! Article by Emma Simpson: http://www.nastro.org.uk/the-large-hadron-collider.html Talk to follow.... Emma Jane Maddison Events Officer ...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 2, 2011 7:08 pm
Cloudy skies tonight so we'll postpone until same time Saturday night. Adrian From: nastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adrian...
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Adrian Jannetta
jannetta3008
Sep 2, 2011 2:06 pm
Hi everyone If the sky is clear this evening then the observatory will be open from about 9pm. Final confirmation, dependent on the weather, will be issued at...
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malcolm robinson
macas131
Sep 1, 2011 4:49 pm
hi robert well done on the new scope, disregard daves coments about chuckin it in the river those days are gone lol. i would be glad to offer any advise. ...
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Mark Tait
markdeflep
Sep 1, 2011 7:33 am
Hi Robert, I've got the 4inch version of the Celestron Nexstar Se and the Neximage ccd camera and I can't fault it. It's been the best of the three scope's...