I've just notice that it's been eight months since I last posted anything in this blog. So I think it's time I made amends.
I've not really been doing anything over the Summer month's, and what a Summer too.
I have been able to study the Sun now I have another scope. I bought myself a nice little Acuter AZ mount and Skywatcher 102 Maksutov back in June. And surprisingly the weather didn't break. I brought the Mak for white light solar observing and imaging. And it is perfect for this. So when the Sun is visible, you'll find me at the end of my Canon EOS 1000D, merrily imaging. I typically shoot 1/1000 second at ISO 800. This helps to freeze the seeing. The images are then resized before stacking in Registax. Here is one example.
I have been very busy with my local Astronomical Society too. I am the Observing Director for Macclesfield As, and I have recently been chosen to stand for committee at Octobers AGM. This is a great honour for me and I hope I can do some good.
Our observing night's on Teggs Nose are proving popular. We now have night time access to the visitors centre where, during the coming month's. Members will be able to go in for a warm drink and a chat. Some of us. Are able to control our imaging gear from their which will make life more tolerable, when it is sub zero outside.
Friday October 4th will see myself and Paul Canon wending our way East, to this years Equinox Star Party at Kelling Heath. You will recall how we went there last year and how much I enjoyed it. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to going back. Next years event has been booked and, thankfully it is back in late September next year. Hopefully those skies will be clear for some astroimaging.
Following on from Kelling. I return home for just three nights before we go off again to the Peak Star Party. I hope unlike last years foggy event. We are blessed with clear skies.
Paul A Brierley.
I've not really been doing anything over the Summer month's, and what a Summer too.
I have been able to study the Sun now I have another scope. I bought myself a nice little Acuter AZ mount and Skywatcher 102 Maksutov back in June. And surprisingly the weather didn't break. I brought the Mak for white light solar observing and imaging. And it is perfect for this. So when the Sun is visible, you'll find me at the end of my Canon EOS 1000D, merrily imaging. I typically shoot 1/1000 second at ISO 800. This helps to freeze the seeing. The images are then resized before stacking in Registax. Here is one example.
I have been very busy with my local Astronomical Society too. I am the Observing Director for Macclesfield As, and I have recently been chosen to stand for committee at Octobers AGM. This is a great honour for me and I hope I can do some good.
Our observing night's on Teggs Nose are proving popular. We now have night time access to the visitors centre where, during the coming month's. Members will be able to go in for a warm drink and a chat. Some of us. Are able to control our imaging gear from their which will make life more tolerable, when it is sub zero outside.
Friday October 4th will see myself and Paul Canon wending our way East, to this years Equinox Star Party at Kelling Heath. You will recall how we went there last year and how much I enjoyed it. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to going back. Next years event has been booked and, thankfully it is back in late September next year. Hopefully those skies will be clear for some astroimaging.
Following on from Kelling. I return home for just three nights before we go off again to the Peak Star Party. I hope unlike last years foggy event. We are blessed with clear skies.
Paul A Brierley.
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