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06-11-2017, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff45
Absolutely stunning Mike. Simply has to be seen at full res to do it justice. Colours, detail, framing all great.
Geoff
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Thanks so much Geoff  and this was a pretty thin on the ground quicky taken on opening night by an impatient (big) kid in an astro lolly shop  I have faith that things will only get better from here  ...can't wait for the impending Orion season  ...I've just taken the Ha for an LMC shot I am working on and I just can't stop looking at it  ...to my eye, that has been hammering narrow field close ups for 4 years now...it is quite literally mesmerising 
Mike
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10-11-2017, 11:09 AM
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Billions and Billions ...
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A late response from me ... things have been a tad hectic here with the move!
Anyhoo ... this is just plain excellent Mike ... in every respect!! And the full res post is a bonus!!  Nice to appreciate it in all it's glory!
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10-11-2017, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by marc4darkskies
A late response from me ... things have been a tad hectic here with the move!
Anyhoo ... this is just plain excellent Mike ... in every respect!! And the full res post is a bonus!! Nice to appreciate it in all it's glory! |
Hay thanks Marcus ...down in Sale VIC for Rileys JBAC grad. Hanging to get out to the scope when I get back..hope I get some clear skies over the coming new moon, this scope and camera is really exciting 
Mike
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11-11-2017, 04:14 PM
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Even later response from me (have been in NZ walking the Milford Track in rail, hail & sleet!)
That's a damn fine image, Mike Look forward to your LMC.
Cheers,
Rick.
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13-11-2017, 06:46 PM
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Even later response from me (have been in NZ walking the Milford Track in rail, hail & sleet!)
That's a damn fine image, Mike Look forward to your LMC.
Cheers,
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How did your feet pull up?
Thanks mate, one of the best quickies I have done I recon?
Hope to finish the LMC over the new moon
Mike
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13-11-2017, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
How did your feet pull up?
Thanks mate, one of the best quickies I have done I recon?
Hope to finish the LMC over the new moon |
No significant injuries, thanks Mike. All good walking around wineries when we got back to Queenstown I am now a believer in trekking poles. Climbing downhill with rushing water they were a godsend.
You have some pretty good quickies but this one is up there
Well hurry up that moon then 
Cheers,
Rick.
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14-11-2017, 07:47 AM
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Yep it is up there Mike. From wide to close-up it is engaging.
Ted
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14-11-2017, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Star Catcher
Yep it is up there Mike. From wide to close-up it is engaging.
Ted
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Cheers Ted ...weather is looking good for tonight  , organising tomorrow off, hopefully finish the LMC..?
Mike
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14-11-2017, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RickS
Well hurry up that moon then
Cheers,
Rick. |
See comments to Ted
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25-01-2018, 07:27 PM
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Pretty chuffed...
New scope and a dusted off resurrected camera, first light quicky test image only and in the space of a short time...sheesh
Gallery Australian Sky & Telescope
Photo of the Month in Sky at Night magazine
Picture of the Month in Astronomy Now magazine
Sorry...even after so many years doing this, often lonely, imaging caper, it is still just so cool when something you create is enjoyed like this ...and my wife thinks a little less about the err?.. monetary outlay
Mike
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25-01-2018, 07:37 PM
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Politically incorrect.
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Pretty chuffed...
New scope and a dusted off resurrected camera, first light quicky test image only and in the space of a short time...sheesh
Gallery Australian Sky & Telescope
Photo of the Month in Sky at Night magazine
Picture of the Month in Astronomy Now magazine
Sorry...even after so many years doing this, often lonely, imaging caper, it is still just so cool when something you create is enjoyed like this ...and my wife thinks a little less about the err?.. monetary outlay
Mike |
Nothin worse than a show-off 
Congrats!
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25-01-2018, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by el_draco
Nothin worse than a show-off
Congrats! |
Ha ha Yeah, I know Rom, I know, posting trumpet blowing like this always risks that interpretation and I understand but hand on heart, I just love this game and the acquisition of this scope had a lot of emotion attached, so to see it come to fruition..well.. I'm just beaming and had to share it with a bunch of guys on a forum I have frequented for well over a decade 
Mike
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25-01-2018, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Ha ha Yeah, I know Rom, I know, posting trumpet blowing like this always risks that interpretation and I understand but hand on heart, I just love this game and the acquisition of this scope had a lot of emotion attached, so to see it come to fruition..well.. I'm just beaming and had to share it with a bunch of guys on a forum I have frequented for well over a decade
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25-01-2018, 10:51 PM
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Seriously astounding wide field 
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29-01-2018, 11:42 AM
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Wow!
Gallery Australian Sky & Telescope
Photo of the Month in Sky at Night magazine
Picture of the Month in Astronomy Now magazine
Congratulations Mike!!
Cheers,
Tim
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29-01-2018, 01:43 PM
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Thanks a lot Col, Rod and Tim, just a bit of fun news sharing
Mike
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29-01-2018, 03:23 PM
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I get the feeling that you know how to use that FSQ Mike.
Riley is gonna be a JBAC...he'll be grey before you!
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29-01-2018, 04:46 PM
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I get the feeling that you know how to use that FSQ Mike.
Riley is gonna be a JBAC...he'll be grey before you! |
Cheers Lewis...and Riley was posted to HMAS Albatross and has just completed his first hands-on week in the tower, actually talking to and directing aircraft...amazed and proud for sure
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30-01-2018, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Cheers Lewis...and Riley was posted to HMAS Albatross and has just completed his first hands-on week in the tower, actually talking to and directing aircraft...amazed and proud for sure |
Thank goodness he takes after his Mum
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30-01-2018, 10:59 AM
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