Mu Lup, Pi Lup, Xi 1 Lup & Sabik Oph

[Dennis]

Hi

Last set from 17th July 2007 – I promise! In this set, Sabik is recorded as a clean split at 0.63 arcsec, which is the Dawes limit for a 180mm ‘scope.

I can’t wait until the return of the better observing conditions of summertime in Brisbane. The Mewlon 180 is proving to be a great performer and so far, appears to be holding collimation very well.

Cheers

Dennis

[jase (Jason)]

An impressive piece of work Dennis, especially considering the jet stream of late. You've got the Tak Mewlon working like a charm. Well done!

[Dennis]

Thanks Jase. I really like the refractor-like images of the Mewlon. I guess I was born a refractor guy!

Cheers

Dennis

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Nicely done Dennis.
I'd like to know two things though;
1. where did you get 4/10 seeing in the past three months?
2. we get better observing conditions in summer????? I gather you mean when we can see the sky.


Oh and 3. Are you bringing the Mewlon out to AF?

[RB (Andrew)]

Wow they're gorgeous Dennis !
Lovely work, well done and nicely presented as always.

[Dennis]

Thanks Paul & Andrew; it has been a very nice and enjoyable experience to be outdoors capturing these jewels of the night, although it has been somewhat chilly in this unseasonable cold snap that has hit Brissie.

Paul – we’ve had some clear, albeit windy and cool nights down here in Brissie, so I’ve managed to get out several times recently. The M180 will be coming to Duckadang although I might mount it on the venerable GPDX as I can control that mount with Digital Sky Voice (voice operated astronomy application) whereas the Tak EM200 doesn’t have drivers for that.

Cheers

Dennis