Mag Clouds from Lake Arragan Ne-Nsw

[astronobob]

Camped under the Mag clouds

[gb44]

Good one Bob.
Can you get M31 like that?

Looks like youve got a fulltime mobile observatory there.

Cheers
GlennB

[astronobob]

Cheers and good xmas your way Glenn, doubt see much of M31 in the 20mm Lens mate, here is a shot of it with a 50mm, above the yacht Mast, mind you this was taken 20klms south of Newcastle City L-Pollution, Nsw.

Yes, Mobile for traveling, time to see a bit more Aus and its Night Skies,,,

[Dave882]

Great shots Bob that’s come out really clear. Nice one!!

[astronobob]

Thnx David,

I didn't plan much or gauge the conditions/seeing prior, just no clouds and a bit of spontaneity, helps using read-glasses when focusing these days too, Lol.

[Leo.G]

With DSLR's and other normal cameras (non astronomy) they usually have an adjustable diopter at the viewfinder you can adjust to get it right for your vision. With my telescopes I get my son to focus them for me (for imaging not visual, obviously), he has great eye sight.


They are lovely photos Bob, I used to love pointing my old Nikon 35mm towards the heavens when I was out at dark camping locations. Mostly though I'd just lay under the stars and admire the most amazing view to be had from earth.

[astronobob]

Indeed Leo,
I' m understanding the younger generation having 20/20 vision etc, a little envious I might add, not just looking at stars either,, :thumbsup:
As with my Manual Focus lenses doing Live Video I use glasses to see screen clearer works a treat...
Yes time enjoying the skies with-out a telescope rig and the rest of it is quite attractive these days, Im looking forward to finding interesting locations in the future ,
Kind Rgrds :thumbsup: