OK – I’ve decided this before, but I have to learn a lesson at least three times before it takes hold: Binoviewing is not for me. Oh – and the Denkmeir “Big Easy” is big, but it’s not easy. Alright, in fairness to Denk, when they said “Big Easy” I think what they meant [...]
Archive for November, 2011
Bye bye BV – it’s been good to know you!
Posted in Astronomical tools, Deep Sky, Open Clusters, Uncategorized, tagged 10x35IS Canon, binoviewer, Hyades, Pleaides, TV85, Unitron 50 on November 27, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Nothing went as expected – which isn’t all bad . . .
Posted in Astronomical tools, Deep Sky, Multiple stars, Open Clusters, Planet, Uncategorized, tagged binovieweer, Denkmeir, light loss, LT-8, straight-through, TV85 on November 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
, , , for example, I dressed as if it was going to be below freezing – way below freezing – and I stuck a pair of chemical handwarmers into an extra pair of gloves on my pockets – and the temperature went from 36 at 3:30 am to 39 at 5:45 am when I [...]
New binos and binoviewers – first light!
Posted in Astronomical tools, Deep Sky, Galaxies, Open Clusters, Uncategorized, tagged 10X30 IS Canon, binoculars, binoviewers, light loss, TV85 on November 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Also, a new observing routine: I have decided to halt my public programs and focus on my own observing projects – something i haven’t done for five years or more. As part of that change, I’ll try to keep a record here since I think it’s always good to reflect on what you’ve done. True [...]
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