http://www.myastronomyblog.com The sad ramblings of a novice astronomer Fri, 28 May 2010 16:11:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=208&cpage=1#comment-51 Photographing the Moon with a SkyWatcher Explorer 130P Telescope « My Astronomy Blog Fri, 28 May 2010 16:11:55 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=208#comment-51 [...] The astrophotography setup I use (telescope, camera and adapter) is described in the post Digital Camera Astrophotography for Absolute Beginners. [...] [...] The astrophotography setup I use (telescope, camera and adapter) is described in the post Digital Camera Astrophotography for Absolute Beginners. [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327&cpage=1#comment-49 Auto-tracking. ? | Audi V10 - Sports Car News Thu, 20 May 2010 09:25:25 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327#comment-49 [...] Review of the SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt … [...] [...] Review of the SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt … [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=338&cpage=1#comment-48 Moon Phase Prediction Software & EBook(R. | Camcorder Digital Cameras Wed, 19 May 2010 21:09:11 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=338#comment-48 [...] Why does the Moon (and some planets) have phases? « My Astronomy Blog [...] [...] Why does the Moon (and some planets) have phases? « My Astronomy Blog [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=350&cpage=1#comment-47 admin Mon, 17 May 2010 10:22:04 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=350#comment-47 Thanks for your comment. I'm glad that you say that it should improve over the coming month. I'll give it another shot in a few weeks' time. Thanks for your comment. I’m glad that you say that it should improve over the coming month. I’ll give it another shot in a few weeks’ time.

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=290&cpage=1#comment-46 Sextants for Sale » Blog Archive » TELESCOPE — Quality Antique Rack & Pinion + Wood Mount Sun, 16 May 2010 20:00:07 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=290#comment-46 [...] Light gathering power of a telescope's aperture « My Astronomy Blog [...] [...] Light gathering power of a telescope's aperture « My Astronomy Blog [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=350&cpage=1#comment-45 astronomyquest Sun, 16 May 2010 15:14:18 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=350#comment-45 I find even visually observing Venus to be quite difficult at the moment, so is is a good result. It's often down in the mist and murk due to its proximity to the sun, but it should improve over the coming month. Through a 200mm scope I've never really been able to really make out any atmospheric details. Clear skies my friend! I find even visually observing Venus to be quite difficult at the moment, so is is a good result. It’s often down in the mist and murk due to its proximity to the sun, but it should improve over the coming month. Through a 200mm scope I’ve never really been able to really make out any atmospheric details. Clear skies my friend!

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327&cpage=1#comment-44 Is it possible to see nebulae in any detail without using very expensive astronomical photography systems? :The Photography Shop Fri, 14 May 2010 17:50:30 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327#comment-44 [...] Review of the SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt Azimuth Mount « My Astronomy Blo... [...] [...] Review of the SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt Azimuth Mount « My Astronomy Blo… [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=304&cpage=1#comment-43 Telescope Eyepiece Mon, 10 May 2010 13:23:38 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=304#comment-43 [...] How many telescope eyepieces should I have? « My Astronomy Blog [...] [...] How many telescope eyepieces should I have? « My Astronomy Blog [...]

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=338&cpage=1#comment-42 astronomyquest Sun, 09 May 2010 09:18:46 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=338#comment-42 A superb clear explanatory post on a subject that has the potential to cause much confusion, especially, but not exclusively for beginners in astronomy!! A superb clear explanatory post on a subject that has the potential to cause much confusion, especially, but not exclusively for beginners in astronomy!!

]]> http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327&cpage=1#comment-41 Fujifilm FinePix S1800 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD | Camcorders Optical Zoom Sun, 09 May 2010 05:44:12 +0000 http://www.myastronomyblog.com/?p=327#comment-41 [...] Review &#959f t&#1211&#1077 SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt Azimuth Mount « M&... [...] [...] Review &#959f t&#1211&#1077 SkyWatcher SupaTrak Auto Tracking Motorised Alt Azimuth Mount « M&… [...]

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