Astroshed Update
So after much heaving and very precise setting up with the new tube extension the scope fits and clears the sides. It’s definitely touch and go though, I’m having to
January Blues
So January, what can you say? Orion in the sky, fabulous targets to image, nice long nights. On the other hand here in Cambridge, wet cloudy skies all month, locked
HEQ5 Now Working Again!
I sometimes question the wisdom of taking up a hobby that requires clear skies whilst living in the UK (one of the lowest points in the UK to boot!). Most
I really have been tardy lately (well for the last 18 months)
I really should post here more often. Oh well, here’s an update for the last 18 months. Firstly Equipment The ES ED80mm is really superb and I’ve been having fun
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Sunday 20/01/2019
Plan Try removing diagonal from optical train Recalibrate PHD2 after adjustments of RA gear Field test ‘biscuit tin’ control computer Site Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, UK Class 4 bottle Log So finally
Adventures with SkyWatcher EQ3-2 Pro (part 1)
After the fun with getting guiding working on Saturday night I had even more trouble on Sunday night.The symptoms were a bit weird. For starters I had no luck getting
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New Kit
I’ve been splurging some money on some new toys over the last couple of days. Not huge amounts but enough that I don’t want to total all the individual purchases