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Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 10-05-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,632
Posted By Blue Skies
Watched it from home this morning, the cloud...

Watched it from home this morning, the cloud clearing just in time. A much better view than last November's eclipse.

Face-palm moment tonight - visiting a Facebook page for storm chasing and one...
Forum: Software and Computers 01-05-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By Blue Skies
Modem issues

A bit of a non-astronomical question, but I'm not getting much joy with the local services here:

About two weeks ago my modem suddenly stopped working, even though it was flashing all the right...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 24-04-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By Blue Skies
They do have a "home" parking position that I...

They do have a "home" parking position that I find holds it positioning quite well after you have turned the scope power on and off again. The secret seems to be in the leveling and pointing south -...
Forum: General Chat 20-03-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By Blue Skies
I was just about to suggest the same thing......

I was just about to suggest the same thing... :thumbsup:
Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy 20-03-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By Blue Skies
Oh dear. Sounds as bad as the story I heard of...

Oh dear. Sounds as bad as the story I heard of the woman who denied that the Moon could be seen in the daytime, even though it was plainly visible that day!
Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy 20-03-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By Blue Skies
Ah, yes. I believe you have a point there. ...

Ah, yes. I believe you have a point there. Perhaps you should include the Welsh in there, as I have run into an ornery Welshman as well, to my misfortune...I'm still confused as to whether its...
Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy 19-03-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By Blue Skies
I would take that to mean countries with a...

I would take that to mean countries with a European heritage/influence, or English as a first language. It's probably not the best description, I agree, but nothing to get offended over, surely?
Forum: Observational and Visual Astronomy 19-03-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By Blue Skies
Here in Perth we can't see all of the "Big...

Here in Perth we can't see all of the "Big Dipper.," so it doesn't get called anything. The bits we can see, mainly the Bear's legs, are just belonging to Ursa Major. That's when anyone even...
Forum: Beginners Talk 13-03-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Blue Skies
Well, if you're going to spend that much I'd say...

Well, if you're going to spend that much I'd say go a little bit further and get a Telrad. Well tried and tested! Gives you a bulls-eye pattern rather than the red dot and you can adjust the...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 09-03-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By Blue Skies
Hi Jeff, I don't use my Gstar video camera...

Hi Jeff,

I don't use my Gstar video camera for general viewing or imaging at the moment, it's largely for trying to record occultations, which is a slightly different game to plain imaging, so I...
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By Blue Skies
I think the shiny surface is what they call...

I think the shiny surface is what they call "desert varnish". It is a common occurrence out in the arid areas, where the rocks on the surface develop a smooth shiny look. I don't think anyone has...
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 674
Posted By Blue Skies
I would like to recommend Mike Brown's book "How...

I would like to recommend Mike Brown's book "How I killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming" as an excellent summary of history of solar system bodies discovery as well as his personal involvement in...
Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions 24-02-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Blue Skies
Doesn't matter where you are in Australia you...

Doesn't matter where you are in Australia you need them, I would think. You certainly need them here in the west, but we do get times in summer where the air coming off the desert is quite dry and...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 16-02-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,447
Posted By Blue Skies
I managed a brief bit of video ...

I managed a brief bit of video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJohIFWHzzk&feature=youtu.be)near time of closest approach. It moved so fast that it was pretty hard to keep up with! I tried to...
Forum: General Chat 15-02-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 703
Posted By Blue Skies
There are some vids around with sound - it was...

There are some vids around with sound - it was BIG, with pops and crackles continuing for at least a minute.
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 03-02-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,968
Posted By Blue Skies
I saw it last night in binoculars and found it...

I saw it last night in binoculars and found it quite easy to locate. The green colour is quite distinct in this one.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 02-02-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By Blue Skies
Just seen this - not sure if it's still wanted? ...

Just seen this - not sure if it's still wanted? Pretty sure I've got a brand new one stashed away somewhere that was a left-over, never been used.
Forum: General Chat 31-01-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By Blue Skies
It depends on how many discoveries there are each...

It depends on how many discoveries there are each year, really. Some years there's only been two or three who've had to share, meaning they get a bigger bite at the time.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 30-01-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,087
Posted By Blue Skies
Thanks for the info, Phil. I will definitely...

Thanks for the info, Phil. I will definitely look into the wrench and get in touch with Graham on the mods.:thanx:
Forum: Equipment Discussions 29-01-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,087
Posted By Blue Skies
Hi Phil, This is great, as I have one of...

Hi Phil,

This is great, as I have one of these and currently have the Alt/Dec clutch locked solid and haven't been able to undo it for fear of breaking it! So I can get the teflon clutch from...
Forum: Beginners Talk 10-01-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,546
Posted By Blue Skies
The Great Island of the Land of Fire? I can't...

The Great Island of the Land of Fire? I can't think where this is. Do you mean New Zealand, which is also known as the "Land of the Long White Cloud"?
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 510
Posted By Blue Skies
Here in WA I would recommend the Cancer Council...

Here in WA I would recommend the Cancer Council for stuff like that. Do have them over there? Or something similar?
Aha: have a look at this (http://www.cancervic.org.au/store/shop-accessories)
...
Forum: Beginners Talk 05-01-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By Blue Skies
I think there a problem right there for starters....

I think there a problem right there for starters. DEC is all about north/south. RA is east/west.

I'm on Murphy's side - MUCH easier way to do this - just point the scope at it!! I personally...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 29-12-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By Blue Skies
When I got my MiniTower Pro I had to do a...

When I got my MiniTower Pro I had to do a firmware upgrade to get it to work. That did the trick for me and I've had no problems since. It is known fault with that model, which is a bit sad they...
Forum: General Chat 29-12-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,681
Posted By Blue Skies
Hey, hey, not all of us are like that! I'm a...

Hey, hey, not all of us are like that! I'm a woman who still appreciates a door held open for me, and I usually say thank you to the door holder as I pass, too, to let them know that I appreciate...
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