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Old 29-08-2014, 06:57 PM
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Razor blades

My throat feels like I have swallowed a packet of Gem razor blades... the sneezing has started, and it is a PERFECT night up here! THE INHUMANITY! I am not risking making it worse just for some photons.

I decided today to finally rearrange the spare bedroom on the 3rd floor that looks south, remove the windows at night, and image from there. Get's a magnificent view of Orion, so I can start imaging M78 again in earnest for 3 or 4 hours uninterrupted. Initial polar alignment will be a little tricky, but once set, it's set.
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Old 29-08-2014, 07:01 PM
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It is absolutely stunning out there tonight.

My first focus run just finished; HFD of 1.2 -- that is the lowest I have ever got. :O

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Old 29-08-2014, 07:48 PM
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My throat feels like I have swallowed a packet of Gem razor blades... the sneezing has started, and it is a PERFECT night up here! THE INHUMANITY! I am not risking making it worse just for some photons.
Thats what codral is for, Princess
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Old 29-08-2014, 09:45 PM
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You can always get better when the weather goes bad. So, yeah, time to suck it up and go for it.

I'm enjoying 10min exposures in the 'burbs atm. That's a first for me... I might even try a longer exposure soon.
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Old 31-08-2014, 08:24 PM
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Well, sitting outside last night was enough - razor blades in the throat, phlegm, spasm coughing fits.

But it was worth it
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Old 31-08-2014, 08:58 PM
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I never heard of Gem razor blades till two years ago.

Have you gone to a decent Doctor?

There are some around who don't believe in antibiotics unless you are near the really bad. I avoid them, the more drugs the better. Life is too short for toughing it out.

Hope you get well.
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Old 31-08-2014, 09:07 PM
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Well, sitting outside last night was enough - razor blades in the throat, phlegm, spasm coughing fits.

But it was worth it

atta boy!

You gotta go automated, sonny.
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Old 31-08-2014, 09:27 PM
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I never heard of Gem razor blades till two years ago.

Have you gone to a decent Doctor?

There are some around who don't believe in antibiotics unless you are near the really bad. I avoid them, the more drugs the better. Life is too short for toughing it out.

Hope you get well.
Cheers,
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Thing is, I don't feel sick. Sore throat, not much voice, but other than that and the occasional coughing fit and sneeze attack, it's rather sedate.

Thanks anyway.

Automation... heck, I even gave up my autofocus stuff. Not my idea of enjoyment. I actually LOVE focusing, etc. Besides, gets me out of the house...
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