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Matt Wastell
03-03-2012, 09:48 AM
Arrrrrgghhhhh!
I have a new solar scope, new mount and time on my hands.......but the weather really bites.

Here was the only image I was able to take so far this morning.

I did however use a focal reducer to achieve a full disc image - very high exp and gamma through the clouds but there it was on screen - looking forward to some disc work soon.........maybe........?????

Ric
03-03-2012, 10:52 AM
Congrats Matt

Hope the weather clear for you and looking forward to seeing the images.

FlashDrive
03-03-2012, 11:52 AM
Looks nice Matt ... btw .. is that a CG4 Mount.

Hang in there .... the weather will change.

Flash :hi:

Matt Wastell
03-03-2012, 01:17 PM
The mount is a Skywatcher EQ3-2

http://www.bintel.com.au/Mounts---Tripods/EQ-Mounts/Skywatcher-EQ3-Mount/92/productview.aspx

Since my last b%$#@ about the clouds it has now started to bucket down!!!!

multiweb
03-03-2012, 03:06 PM
Yeah we might get to see some sunrays Wednesday arvo in Sydney between 14:00 and 14:30. Yay! :cool: :rolleyes: :sadeyes: :sad:

mithrandir
03-03-2012, 06:10 PM
Typical. Business hours.

2stroke
03-03-2012, 09:24 PM
Same here lol, but on the plus side i've done a re-grease on the eq mount and tonight modded a f6 newt for ap work. But dieing here to get our new toy the ED 100 out for a good spin :)

Jen
03-03-2012, 09:44 PM
Me too grrrr :rolleyes:

Forgey
04-03-2012, 12:04 AM
Melbourians quick get the scopes out NOW its clear outside!!

Edit: to late clouded over again :(

Kevnool
04-03-2012, 05:54 AM
The rains all over here first time ive seen stars this morning for a week.
Let the land dry up.

GrahamL
04-03-2012, 06:00 AM
yes its sad times . I havn't had my scope out this year, orion much like last year may come and go withouut me catching it .

Irish stargazer
04-03-2012, 07:05 AM
I'm going home .....:(........better weather:rolleyes: