In my attempts to progress as a beginner, I've had a few stumbles. I try to note these down to ensure it doesn't happen again. Here are a few examples, which all seem obvious but the mistake was still made:
- Drive to a star party and forgot my mount! I now have a checklist before leaving home.
- The cam drops to the ground as the telescope skews. I have to double check all screws are tighten.
- Blame the equipment when it was all user errors. During first light, I could not obtain focus as the scope was very jumpy upon the slightest touch. I've since bought an electronic focuser to reduce touching the scope.
- Take over 30mins to PA. I still struggle with this, but am improving.
- Dew. I had to use an iron to combat it ever so delicately. I now have a dew heater band and a shield on it's way.
I could think of worst things to happen, like knocking over the scope. *touchwood*.
What are your horror stories? Hopefully I can learn from them.