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Originally Posted by stardust steve
Hi Gavin. It looks like you have got astro fever 
I can relate to seeing that first bit of Nebula on the back of the camera screen for the 1st time  Mind blowing.
Does your mount have a polar scope? I have found by doing a quick line up with the Octans in the polar scope will get you closer.
I enjoy the challenge of this hobby/lifestyle ( more the latter) and the rewards it can produce and i can relate to just going outside for a quick look and end up setting up and digging in for an imaging session
I too live in Adelaide's south and am probably not too far away if you need help with something, i'll do my best (i'm still learning too).  |
Hi Steve
Good to hear from another South Adelaide astronomer!
Yes it has become a bit of an obsession
.
You are right, it was a bit of a memorable moment once I saw the image come through. Especially with M42 (on my other post), as you are aware it is right over Adelaide and all that lovely LP
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It was amazing how such a small (and I mean very small and faint) smudge turned into the very familiar Orion Nebula right before my eyes.
My Orion Skyview Mount does not have a polar scope and to be honest it is time to upgrade!
I too still classify myself as a beginner although I have been interested in astronomy for a long time. Thanks for the offer of help, I might just take you up on it! Would like to catch up with other astronomers from the South of Adelaide.
May even be enough of us to start up our own local group
.
All the best and thanks for your message and offer of assistance.
Regards
Gav