Report Area 51. Apr/30/2005
I was at Area 51 my goal was to take at least two objects M81 and M101; the good news is that I also took a quick picture on...
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Anyone planning to go to Area 51 tonight? If so, what time will you be heading out there? Jay...
Dear Charle, Would it possible to get the pictures from Saturday night from the DVD presentation. I have to post them along with the rest of the stuff so NASA...
Paul, I was out there last night with Fred, Manuel and someone from the Palm Beach Club. The sky was phenomenal. Fred is going out again tonight and I will...
Jakub, they're in the Photos Section... one thought - you might want to consider not using the flash when you're pointed at the screen... ... afternoon!...
I'd like to use the 14 for this month's SAC challenge - I'm planning on heading out to Fox to have a look, although I may not be able to image with the SAC7b...
Cool - bring your dob if it showed up! ... From: sfaaa_members@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sfaaa_members@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Milam - KMS Sent:...
Monday at area 51! The weather was perfect, the transparency and the clouds cooperated this time. Fred, Brain, Don and I were there from 8:00AM to 2:00AM. It...
Oops, I just saw your messae Charlie. ... From: sfaaa_members@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sfaaa_members@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Charlie Hein Sent: Tuesday,...
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Hey guys, Is it reasonable to expect to find and see galaxies M51, M101 and M105/95/96 with a 8" Dob in skies just slightly more light poluted than Markham...
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... Galaxies are generally pretty dim... try going after brighter globbies like M3 first to verify that your star-hopping is working out the way you think it...
Fellow Astronomer, Next month, around the new moon, consider going to Area 51, if the sky is clear you will find your galaxies and much more. There are usually...
I totally agree with this, Bill - You'd definitely be able to make these out at area51! Charlie ... sky ... usually ... gladly ... posts ... your ... light ......
Thanks for the input, Charlie and Paul! I am most definitely looking forward to the next New Moon weekend and becoming an Area 51 regular. I changed my target...
Manuel, The star arching is a result of poor polar alignment (if I remember, you are using a wedge). The Meade DSI software will compensate (to a point) with...
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Wow, I didn't think that Manny was using a wedge... Manny, can you confirm one way or the other? I'm an EQ mount guy Paul (so I have a very limited experience...