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07-04-2007, 01:30 PM
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Moon occults Antares tonight - Reminder
Hi all
Don't forget the Moon occults Antares (a Scorpii) tonight.
Good opportunity for those who have not seen Antare's companion to do so when it emerges from the dark limb.
Cheers
JohnG
07-04-2007, 01:40 PM
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Bit low (15 degrees altitude) for us here John when that takes place.
The atmospheric disturbance will have a great effect on seeing the companion, but I'll still have a look
Might even try and capture an AVI or 2 with the ToUcam and/or DMK
07-04-2007, 01:46 PM
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lots of high cloud here
07-04-2007, 02:16 PM
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07-04-2007, 02:46 PM
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Ahhhh...
You haven't seen what I'm capable of in 7 seconds, mate!!!!
With the DMK... operating at 30fps...that's 210 frames!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOOXURY
07-04-2007, 03:29 PM
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Quote:
You haven't seen what I'm capable of in 7 seconds, mate!!!!
There's an opening there, but I ain't touchin' it
Good luck with it though Matt. It isn't looking too promising here atm unfortunately
07-04-2007, 04:41 PM
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Partial high cloud about, long sunny period, fingers crossed
I will hypertune my Toucam to do 200fps
Oh wouldn't that be nice.
07-04-2007, 05:48 PM
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A couple of days ago someone posted a link to a map of the moon and the exit point of Antares. Unfortunately I can't seem to find it now. Does anyone, by chance have a copy of it or the link.
Thanks
07-04-2007, 05:53 PM
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Hey Paul
Im off to capture a few AVI's - I agree that it is a bit low and will prove a challenge, but will give it a go!
I cannot see to locate the companion in "Starry Night"?
Cheers Petra
07-04-2007, 05:58 PM
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Clouds and rain.
07-04-2007, 06:05 PM
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Gee, you're off early Petra, it's not until about 9:30 pm here.
07-04-2007, 06:39 PM
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moon doesn't rise for 2 hour or so yet LOL. Still deciding what scope to use,, 8" f6 or 80mm F7.5 or 80mm f5.6... decisions decisions
07-04-2007, 08:13 PM
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Gotta have a go at this one.
The Canon can shoot at 60fps
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(Now where's that chain saw so I can have a good horizon.)
07-04-2007, 08:17 PM
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Hey Paul,
Page 68 of March/April 07 AST
Quote:
Originally Posted by
[1ponders]
A couple of days ago someone posted a link to a map of the moon and the exit point of Antares. Unfortunately I can't seem to find it now. Does anyone, by chance have a copy of it or the link.
Thanks
regards,CS
07-04-2007, 08:25 PM
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I think I'll just go set up the 20x80's on my EQ5 lol not the best but it will
be low any ways.
Oh! dany I'll drag out the 8" wif the 14 XW in it. I love looking at the moon
phases with that EP.
Clear as here, except on the coast to the east : ( but hopefully should still
be able to nab it.
regards, CS and happy occulting
07-04-2007, 09:11 PM
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Clouds, expecting rain here in the west ! Have fun all those with clear skies !
07-04-2007, 09:34 PM
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the rain stopped me, I have the scope setup in my room up the back, given the low horizon event and the showers I have opened and closed the door several times. Unfortunately I missed the entire event. on the high side we had 8mm rain in that 1.5 hours
07-04-2007, 09:44 PM
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That was flipping fantastic!!
The little one popped out of the dark, and before you could say, "Is that it?" Antares barges out and steals the show.
Brilliant.
I can't wait to see what you imagers captured.
I didn't want to miss seeing it so the only pictures I took were after the event.
07-04-2007, 09:47 PM
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Unfortunately ended up being 8/8 Octas of cloud and rain here on the South Coast, bummer
Cheers
JohnG
07-04-2007, 10:02 PM
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Here is a happy snap taken after the event, but you can definately make out the companion.
Kitty was keeping me company.
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